You hear the message frequently, GIVE BLOOD. Well, there is a reason for that. We are always in NEED for Blood in Central Illinois. YOU may be the next person who needs blood, you just never know. Today, at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria, please join us here at the X for the “Hometown Heroes Blood Drive” with the Par-A-Dice Hotel, and the Pekin United States Army Recruiting Station. “Who is a HERO to you?” Please give blood today, and do it for the HERO in your life. This could be someone in our Military, A First Responder, could be a Teacher, a friend, or relative. Bottom line, we need the blood, and today is the day to give! The Blood Drive is at the Par-A-Dice Hotel, from Noon-6pm. For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-773-2767), OR visit ‘redcrossblood.org., sponsor code is “HometownHero.’ All presenting donors will receive $5 off Buffett coupon, and a FREE Red Cross T-Shirt while supplies last! See you there today, we will be Rockin’ starting at Noon!

-Bahan