Peoria libraries host Read Out Proud bookmark competition
PEORIA — You have until March 31 to enter your bookmark design into “Read Out Proud,” a competition to choose three bookmark designs that will be distributed throughout the month of June at Peoria libraries. The Peoria library system is encouraging bookmark designs that celebrate “the vibrancy of LGBTQ+ characters, authors, and pop-culture icons.” A winning design will be chosen for a design by a middle schooler (fifth through eight grade); a teenager (ninth through twelfth grade); and an adult (age 18 and older). Swing by the main branch downtown or at Lakeview, Lincoln, McClure, and North to seek more information, including bookmark templates. library branches at McClure,
Donate to Canathon at Kroger's stores through March 29
PEORIA — You can donate to the 40th Annual Canathon at any Kroger’s in the greater Peoria region through March 29 (25 News Now). The food drive has inspired the donation of 3 million pounds of food over four decades, including 57,000 pounds of food just last year. The annual effort is conducted by the Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition, writes CIProud, and helps stock the area’s food pantries. One of those pantries, the Peoria Area Food Bank, is seeking volunteers to help collect donations at the East Peoria Kroger’s store on March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. You can sign up to volunteer here. Â
Pekin rejects data center
Pekin rejects data center
PEKIN — The City Council here is expected Monday to officially reject a proposed data center (WCBU). Pekin Mayor Mary Burress announced March 10 that any tentative deal was off, following resident concerns about Western Hospitality Partners’ proposed 300-acre data center. “When a project creates this level of uncertainty and division, it’s important to step back and carefully consider whether moving forward is truly the right path,” she said to an audience that applauded the announcement. Prior to Burress’ announcement, which she said was based on numerous interactions with community and council members, a citizens group opposed to the data center had distributed 1,100 signs against the project (People’s World)
