Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur Community Dance will present its stage adaptation of The Nutcracker Ballet from December 5 to December 7 at Richland Community College’s Shilling Auditorium (the shows are at 7:00 p.m. on December 5, 4:00 p.m. on December 6, and 2:00 p.m. on December 7) as tickets go on sale November 1 with prices ranging from $5 to $15.

City leaders approved an ordinance Monday night, allocating $400k to renovate the former Wee Folks building into a 24-hour daycare center called Love, Learning and Laughter.

Additional repairs above the allocated cost will be paid by new owner Cheri Johnson before the city issues a certificate of occupancy and sells the facility for $10.

SIU Medicine will open a new multi-specialty clinic in Decatur—several departments including Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and a redesigned Pediatrics floor will move to Physicians Plaza West by October 27; additional surgical specialties will relocate in spring while Otolaryngology and Family Medicine remain at their current location.

Sarah Bush Lincoln announced plans to expand its Regional Cancer Center by adding about 15,000 square feet to its 22,000-square-foot facility.

The expansion will be partly funded through the Expanding Hope campaign (more details pending) (project in planning).

Autism Awareness Walk: Donuts for a Difference

9 AM – 12 PM — Fairview Park — Free entry — Enjoy delicious donuts while supporting autism awareness and acceptance in the community.

Open Mic Night with Bob Besser

6 PM – 9 PM — Golden Fox Brewing, LLC — Free entry — Showcase your talent in music, comedy, or poetry at this lively community event.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

4-6 p.m. — Kirkland Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a festive spectacle of dance and music in a magical holiday setting.

Live Comedy Night at Golden Fox Brewing

7:30-10 p.m. — Golden Fox Brewing, LLC — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with 3 national touring comedians in Decatur.