The public will have opportunities to learn more at several events.

Registration is required and ends Thursday Oct. 17.

The event is at the Dana Thomas House Carriage House

Reggie Britton is the lead vocalist, drummer, and harmonica player for central Illinois blues band Black Magic Johnson.Reggie discussed the path of his musical journey including playing with Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks and others. He also shares his challenge with cancer.

Kate Schwartz (formerly known as Mark Schwartz) is a central Illinois musician who has recorded over 40 albums under her own name and with bands End Times Trio, Forest Saints, Tin Ghost, Demons on Wheels, and collaborations like Petulant Clark. Kate shares how she recently transitoned and how she facillitates a trans support group at the Phoenix Center.

Two CWLP crews and a supervisor have been working in Douglas, Georgia — a town of 11,000, where a lot of damage occurred.

The incident happened in Normal as the local team faced a Springfield squad.

Two people are in custody.

See the location and hours available for city residents.

The boy died Sunday night.