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‘Let’s Talk Data Centers’ and Latino Cinema Series Wednesday, animal welfare open house Saturday: Quad Cities Dailies for 8-18-26
On Wednesday: six environmentally concerned groups host “Let’s Talk Data Centers” in Rock Island, and the Quad Cities Latino Cinema Series shows “Stand and Deliver” in Davenport. Saturday, the Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center celebrates its 10th anniversary with an Open House in Milan. Read about it in Quad Cities Dailies for 8-18-26.
Work as a scare actor in Orion, join a silent book club in Galena, jam with The Sweet Lillies: Northern Illinois Dailies for 8-18-26
Colorado’s “Americana roots pop fusion” band The Sweet Lillies performs in Cambridge. Miss Kitty’s also hosts a Silent Book Club along with the Galena Public Library. And Orion’s ‘Torment at Twelve Hundred’ seeks scare actors and parking attendants for the October haunt season. Check out Northern Illinois Dailies for 8-18-26.
Seek LGBTQ+ support Tuesday, discuss ‘racial injustice’ Wednesday, celebrate no-kill shelter Thursday: Southern Illinois Dailies for 8-15-26
Find the LGBTQ+ Support Group by Out Mt. Vernon Tuesday, delve into racial injustice at Carbondale’s First Christian Church, or celebrate St. Francis CARE’s 20th anniversary at Hangar 9. It’s Southern Illinois Dailies for 8-15-26.
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Cedar Valley Pride Choir and National Theatre Live Sunday, Marshalltown ponders data centers: Central Iowa Dailies for 8-14-26
The Cedar Valley Pride Choir still welcomes singers to join its debut rehearsal Sunday. Also, The Varsity Cinema presents a rendition of the original version of “Dangerous Liaisons,” recorded live in London. Plus, Marshalltown takes a step toward pausing data centers while more information is gathered. Check out Central Iowa Dailies for 8-14-26.
Pekin Pride calls for volunteers, Normal native offers clean standup, Gender Euphoria holds two events: Central Illinois Dailies for 8-13-26
Jazz Upfront hosts “clean and edgy” comedy with Dr. T. (Terri Ryburn) Sunday. Gender Euphoria hosts a “free clothes” event and button-making this weekend. And Pekin Pride seeks volunteers for its Aug. 22 fest. Check out Central Illinois Dailies for 8-13-26.
More To the Story: Clock Inc. financial crisis started years ago and persists despite strong grant funding, constant fundraising
Clock Inc. triggered a new fundraising flurry and widespread media coverage when it announced it had lost grant funding because of the Trump administration and might close in August without more donations. A look at public records shows the Quad Cities LGBTQ+ nonprofit had one of its best grant years ever in 2025, has been in financial crisis since 2024 and began losing revenue in 2023 during the Biden administration.
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Cirque Risque special guests, Beadology ‘lamb-work’ and bracelets, Johnson County Jail referendum: Eastern Iowa Dailies for 8-13-26
An array of performers from throughout the Midwest join the Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha cast for “Cirque Risque” Saturday. Beadology Iowa offers two DIY jewelry classes this weekend. And the highly debated Johnson County Jail goes to a citizen vote in November. It’s Eastern Iowa Dailies for 8-13-26.
Three days of Trans-ilience, ‘Free 4 All’ at Woodstock Unity, popcorn fundraiser by Joliet Pride: Chicagoland Dailies for 8-13-26
Check out the three-day Trans-ilience Pride Festival in Chicago to celebrate gender non-conformity. Help raise money for the upcoming Joliet Pride Fest through “Popcorn with a Purpose.” Or, explore Woodstock Unity’s “Free 4 All” no cost garage sale Saturday. It’s Chicagoland Dailies for 8-13-26.
Volunteers for Siouxland Humane Society, data center showdown near Salix, Karaoke at Kings & Queens: Western Iowa Dailies for 8-10-26
The nationally-lauded Siouxland Humane Society invites new volunteers to an orientation Tuesday. A showdown involving the tiny town of Salix, Woodbury County, Mid-American Energy and Google is developing over a possible data center. And Kings & Queens-Sioux City opens an hour early Thursday for its weekly Karaoke with Capt. Steve. It’s Western Iowa Dailies for 8-10-26.
