September 11, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Peoria Public Library, North Branch, McKenzie Room, 2001 W Grand Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615

Do you have breathing trouble on some days and not others ? Have you ever wondered about the air quality in the Peoria area? Air pollution issues for the Peoria Illinois River Valley region and the impact of the Edwards power plant on air quality will be discussed by Kady McFadden, Sierra Club staff, and members of the Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance. An Ameren representative has been invited to participate in this event.

Learn about the health affects of sulfur dioxide air pollution and particulates from coal fired power plants, and the public health costs to our area. The Edwards power plant is currently owned by Ameren, however, a Texas corporation named Dynegy plans to take over the plant. Significant questions for this area include the Dynegy bankruptcy in 2012 and other management concerns.

League of Women Voters is a member of the Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance and is acting on national League policy regarding clean air concerns. Refreshments will be served. The meeting is free and the public is invited to attend.