Current Edition: May 23-June 4, 2026

This edition is a deep dive into AI and data centers. Plus, a new Youth/Teen events section to go with sections on Animal Welfare, Spirituality, Bars/Adults Only, and regionalized calendars for all eight regions of Illinois and Iowa. And a PACKED Volunteer Needs section.
 
(special thanks to the Prairie Pride Coalition and Peoria Proud for collaborating to provide focused Central Illinois coverage)

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