Eighty-three percent of those who voted in yesterday's elections said "yes" to the proposal to build a new Wishard hospital and healthcare complex downtown. The project will result in a 1.2-million-square-foot facility with approximately 300 inpatient beds, and will carry a price tag of $754 million.

Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital and the Board of Health buildings between West Michigan and West 10th streets will soon be demolished to make way for the new construction.

Wishard's mission places special emphasis on the underserved and vulnerable populations of Marion County, and the hospital has received many awards in recent years for excellent service.

If you're someone who's at high risk for catching the H1N1 virus, you can take comfort in the fact that the Marion County Health Department will be hosting two more free vaccination clinics this week. The H1N1 vaccinations will be given at Lafayette Square Mall this Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 3-7 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The health department plans to administer 3,000 doses each day. Get yours while supplies last!

Chivalry isn't dead. Two local men, Robert Skaggs and Lonnie Hood, were honored by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard in a ceremony prior to today's Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium for their heroic efforts in rescuing the driver of a propane tanker that exploded on the northeast side Oct. 22. The men were working at a nearby apartment complex when they heard the crash, and they selflessly rushed to pull the 70-year-old driver from his burning truck minutes before the explosion occurred.

And speaking of the Colts, they posted their seventh victory of the season, beating San Francisco 18-14, to remain undefeated. The New Orleans Saints are the only other NFL team that can make that claim, with a record of 6-0. Way to go Colts!!

The Irvington Branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (5625 E. Washington St., phone 275-4450) will be featuring free Halloween-themed movies for kids Tuesday and Wednesday this week, with free hot dogs and drinks to boot.

Tomorrow's show will be Coraline, rated PG, for kids ages 7-17. Wednesday's show will be Monster House, also rated PG, for kids ages 6-17. Showtime both nights is 7 p.m., but arrive at 6:30 to take advantage of the free hot dog and drink offer.