🌱 Patch AM: How often are CARE mental health teams now dispatched in Lakeview?

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In today's newsletter:

• How often are CARE mental health teams now dispatched in Lakeview?

Also on today's calendar: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Ceremony Comes to Chicago! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago's CARE Program Sees 51% Increase in Mental Health Crisis Responses (news-usa.today) — Lakeview residents are seeing more mental health support as Chicago's CARE teams now respond to significantly more 911 calls in the neighborhood after a citywide expansion. Clinicians and EMTs handle crises with medical care, supplies, and follow-up visits, aiming to reduce police involvement. Neighbors can also request non-emergency clinician-only visits directly by email within 72 hours.
   

📸 Around Lakeview

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeview

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Ceremony Comes to Chicago! →
  Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
  1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Cross Country: Varsity Invitational vs Freeburg (Away)
  Freeburg High School
  8:30 am
• Cross Country (Away) at Freeburg Invitational
  Smithton Park , Smithton, IL 62285, USA
  8:30 am
• Soccer: Boys Varsity Game vs Maryville Christian (Away)
  Maryville Christian High School School
  10:00 am
• Hall-Music Trivia
  Wood River Moose Lodge #1349, 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Smokin Aces
  Wood River Moose Lodge #1349, 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River
Monday September 28
• Mexican Monday
  Wood River Moose Lodge #1349, 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River
• Golf: Boys Varsity Match vs Multiple Schools (Home)
  Belk Park Golf Club, Belk Park Golf Course
  3:30 pm
• Golf: Girls Varsity Tournament vs Multiple Schools vs. Marquette (
  The Woodlands
  3:45 pm
Saturday October 10
• Lincoln Brunch Fest →
  2971 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• National Face Your Fears Day at 360 CHICAGO →
  360 CHICAGO, 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
  4:00 pm

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Edwardsville

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Ok Lakeview! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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