Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
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🎭 Culture
The Penguin Project is presenting Mary Poppins Jr. this weekend at Parkland College with performances today at 7 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. The production stars 80 young artists (ages 10-23) working with volunteer mentors over 14 weeks of rehearsals.
For the Culture hosts Mind & Soul: A Black Mental Health Awareness Dinner on Sunday, Sept.
6 at Neil St. Blues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. + nominate a community member who makes a positive impact in mental wellness.
🏥 Health
City staff from the Champaign Police Department and Equity and Engagement attended the dedication ceremony for the new behavioral health inpatient unit at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center.
The facility, which will serve about 65 people facing a mental or behavioral health crisis, hosted a tour after the ribbon cutting.
Local advocates plan to break ground this fall on a 120 bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Savoy with home like cottages to help meet Champaign County’s need for about 700 skilled nursing beds; county leaders are asked to consider reallocating part of the $1.75 million annual tax revenue.
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