Original "Devil Wears Prada" free screening Wednesday
PEORIA — Catch a free matinee screening of “The Devil Wears Prada” Wednesday just before the sequel is released in theaters. Starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blount and Stanley Tucci, the 20-year-old film classic follows a young journalist at a fashion magazine dealing with a demanding boss. Its long-awaited sequel debuts in theaters May 1. Wednesday’s screening is part of the monthly “Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee” series at Peoria public libraries featuring movies based on books, every fourth Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Catch this free screening at Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Parkway.
Champaign County says no data centers for a year
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY — Data centers larger than 10,000 square feet won’t be allowed in Champaign County for 12 months after a County Board vote, reports WAND-TV. Two hours of public comment preceded the vote, and all but three speakers supported the moratorium, including sixth-grader Samuel Tomory, who said, “We need the water, but we do not need AI. We can just have intelligence ourselves, but we don’t need AI as we need our water.” This moratorium isn’t a ban on data centers; the county’s Data Center Activities Task Force will use the next 12 months to draft regulations on future data center projects.
BloNo Housing and Resource Fair Wednesday
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL — Learn about renters’ assistance, help with down payments for homebuyers, help with maintenance for homeowners, and more at Wednesday’s Housing and Resource Fair. The fair will also feature resources for unhoused people, and the Carle Mobile Health Clinic will provide substance abuse support and resources, and on-site care. The event will also include fun for kids. The fair is organized jointly by the Mid-Illinois Realtors Association, City of Bloomington and Town of Normal. Attendance includes lunch, and Connect Transit buses offer free transportation to and from the event. free transportation from Connect Transit buses. Find the fair at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
