Gillespie will host a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, at 900 Broadway, inside the United Methodist Church gym.

To donate, contact Brenda Lowe at 217-710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60020 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. Masks and appointments are required.

Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID. is required. For questions about eligibility, call ImpactLife. Donors who last gave blood on or before 7/25/22 are eligible to give...