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November 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for Architecture and Design Services. 📐 Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp
November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for Architecture and Design Services. 📐 Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp
Today, IMD Commission staff took an excursion to the Rush Archives to view their amazing collection of historical artifacts that preserve so much of Rush, Chicago, and IMD History. 🖼️ To learn more about the Rush Archives, click here ➡️ library.rush.edu/archives
November 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Today, IMD Commission staff took an excursion to the Rush Archives to view their amazing collection of historical artifacts that preserve so much of Rush, Chicago, and IMD History. 🖼️ To learn more about the Rush Archives, click here ➡️ library.rush.edu/archives
Yesterday, we were honored to attend City Club of Chicago’s West Side United lunch where founding leaders came together to discuss their $350 million commitment to closing Chicago’s 20-year life expectancy gap. ❤️ You can watch the discussion here ➡️ youtu.be/HgejA4aR_5M
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Yesterday, we were honored to attend City Club of Chicago’s West Side United lunch where founding leaders came together to discuss their $350 million commitment to closing Chicago’s 20-year life expectancy gap. ❤️ You can watch the discussion here ➡️ youtu.be/HgejA4aR_5M
📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for General Contracting Services. 🛠️ Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp
October 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for General Contracting Services. 🛠️ Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp
Yesterday, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of everyone who took part in the 2025 Chicago Lighthouse Rise to Shine 10K/5K/1M Run and Walk in the IMD! 🎉 🏃 Hundreds of runners and walkers showed unstoppable energy and determination — thank you to all who participated, we’ll see you again next year! 🧡
October 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Yesterday, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of everyone who took part in the 2025 Chicago Lighthouse Rise to Shine 10K/5K/1M Run and Walk in the IMD! 🎉 🏃 Hundreds of runners and walkers showed unstoppable energy and determination — thank you to all who participated, we’ll see you again next year! 🧡
Chicago has opened its first family justice center in the Illinois Medical District to help domestic violence survivors access legal, medical, and advocacy services all in one place. 💜 Read more ⬇️ www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago...
Chicago opens first family justice center to support domestic violence survivors
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Tuesday, Chicago opened its first family justice center.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Chicago has opened its first family justice center in the Illinois Medical District to help domestic violence survivors access legal, medical, and advocacy services all in one place. 💜 Read more ⬇️ www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago...
A Tremont man is receiving care and bravely recovering from the rare Powassan virus — with Guest House in the IMD providing vital housing, support, and comfort to him and his family in their time of need. ❤️ Read more ➡️ www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-n...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A Tremont man is receiving care and bravely recovering from the rare Powassan virus — with Guest House in the IMD providing vital housing, support, and comfort to him and his family in their time of need. ❤️ Read more ➡️ www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-n...
📰 Read the October 2025 issue of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2510
October 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
📰 Read the October 2025 issue of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2510
The IMD Commission was honored as one of the Chicago's Best Workplaces 2025 by the @chicago.suntimes.com! ❤️ Working for the IMD is inspiring, and being able to make a difference uplifts us everyday. Read the full list of winners here ➡️ marketing.suntimes.com/top-25-chica...
October 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The IMD Commission was honored as one of the Chicago's Best Workplaces 2025 by the @chicago.suntimes.com! ❤️ Working for the IMD is inspiring, and being able to make a difference uplifts us everyday. Read the full list of winners here ➡️ marketing.suntimes.com/top-25-chica...
Meet the bees! 🐝 Today, Alvéole held a workshop in the IMD where participants opened and inspected a live hive. 🍯 Last year, in partnership with @uihealth.bsky.social, we installed a hive at one of our buildings to bring urban beekeeping to the IMD. Follow the hive at ➡️ imdchi.co/buzz24
September 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Meet the bees! 🐝 Today, Alvéole held a workshop in the IMD where participants opened and inspected a live hive. 🍯 Last year, in partnership with @uihealth.bsky.social, we installed a hive at one of our buildings to bring urban beekeeping to the IMD. Follow the hive at ➡️ imdchi.co/buzz24
Calling all history lovers! 🏛️ Join us in the IMD on Sunday, September 28 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a special walking tour hosted by Rush University and UIC as they take you through the history of this remarkable Chicago neighborhood. 🚶 Reserve your spot today ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-m...
Illinois Medical District Walking Tour
Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of the Illinois Medical District, covering neighborhood history, architecture & developments.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Calling all history lovers! 🏛️ Join us in the IMD on Sunday, September 28 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a special walking tour hosted by Rush University and UIC as they take you through the history of this remarkable Chicago neighborhood. 🚶 Reserve your spot today ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-m...
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Cook County Hospital. (These buildings predate the 1916 building at 1835 W. Harrison.)
August 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Cook County Hospital. (These buildings predate the 1916 building at 1835 W. Harrison.)
Host your event at IMD — our flexible rental spaces are ready for your next big idea. ✨ Rent our spaces for events, meetings, trainings, community gatherings, and more. Contact us today to learn more ➡️ imdchi.co/space
August 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Host your event at IMD — our flexible rental spaces are ready for your next big idea. ✨ Rent our spaces for events, meetings, trainings, community gatherings, and more. Contact us today to learn more ➡️ imdchi.co/space
📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for Owner’s Representative and Project Management Services for Lab Renovations. 🔬 Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp
August 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for Owner’s Representative and Project Management Services for Lab Renovations. 🔬 Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp
📰 Read the August 2025 issue of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2508
August 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
📰 Read the August 2025 issue of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2508
Did you know the IMD has a farm that sells locally grown organic produce supporting a great cause? 🥕 Urban Autism Solutions Growing Solutions Farm stand is open until Oct 31 on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Fridays from 2 - 6 p.m. To learn more visit ➡️ urbanautismsolutions.com
August 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Did you know the IMD has a farm that sells locally grown organic produce supporting a great cause? 🥕 Urban Autism Solutions Growing Solutions Farm stand is open until Oct 31 on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Fridays from 2 - 6 p.m. To learn more visit ➡️ urbanautismsolutions.com
In 2022, The @mortonarboretum.bsky.social Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) partnered with the IMD to plant 30 trees during a community event. 🌳 Only July 30, we returned to the site for a re-mulching workday to care for those young trees.
August 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In 2022, The @mortonarboretum.bsky.social Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) partnered with the IMD to plant 30 trees during a community event. 🌳 Only July 30, we returned to the site for a re-mulching workday to care for those young trees.
Congratulations to our Project Sidewalk raffle winners! 👏 The IMD has partnered with Project Sidewalk to help to make the streets of the IMD safer. Scan the QR code to learn more or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/side25
August 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Congratulations to our Project Sidewalk raffle winners! 👏 The IMD has partnered with Project Sidewalk to help to make the streets of the IMD safer. Scan the QR code to learn more or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/side25
Today, we were privileged to visit the UI Health Institute for Healthcare Delivery Design located in the IMD, a multidisciplinary design‑focused unit within UIC’s health sciences system. 📊 To learn more visit ➡️ ihdd.uic.edu
July 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Today, we were privileged to visit the UI Health Institute for Healthcare Delivery Design located in the IMD, a multidisciplinary design‑focused unit within UIC’s health sciences system. 📊 To learn more visit ➡️ ihdd.uic.edu
Today, we were honored to host State Representative Yolonda Morris to discuss ways to build a stronger IMD and west side community. 🤝
July 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Today, we were honored to host State Representative Yolonda Morris to discuss ways to build a stronger IMD and west side community. 🤝
In 2015, we were proud to welcome Vertiport to the IMD! 🚁 As Chicago’s only vertical helicopter landing facility following the closure of Meigs Field in 2003, Vertiport serves as a regional hub for lifesaving EMS services, sightseeing tours, and more. To learn more visit ➡️ vertiportchicago.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In 2015, we were proud to welcome Vertiport to the IMD! 🚁 As Chicago’s only vertical helicopter landing facility following the closure of Meigs Field in 2003, Vertiport serves as a regional hub for lifesaving EMS services, sightseeing tours, and more. To learn more visit ➡️ vertiportchicago.com
Let there be light — and color! 💡🎨 It's been almost a year since we opened the IMD Welcome Plaza and the large "IMD" letters are now illuminated and a colorful ground mural has been painted to make it more inviting. 💙❤️
📸 credit Confluence Landscape Architecture
📸 credit Confluence Landscape Architecture
June 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Let there be light — and color! 💡🎨 It's been almost a year since we opened the IMD Welcome Plaza and the large "IMD" letters are now illuminated and a colorful ground mural has been painted to make it more inviting. 💙❤️
📸 credit Confluence Landscape Architecture
📸 credit Confluence Landscape Architecture
Yesterday, we were proud to host our first ever IMD LGBT Resource Fair! 🌈 Partners came together to share health and housing resources. Thank you to everyone who attended! 🩷🩵
June 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Yesterday, we were proud to host our first ever IMD LGBT Resource Fair! 🌈 Partners came together to share health and housing resources. Thank you to everyone who attended! 🩷🩵
📺 WATCH: On June 4 we were proud to host the Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3) for a summit to address ongoing challenges in mental health and substance use care. You can watch the full event here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvbu...
Strengthening the Frontlines of Behavioral Health: HC3 Q2 BH Summit
YouTube video by Third Horizon
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June 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
📺 WATCH: On June 4 we were proud to host the Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3) for a summit to address ongoing challenges in mental health and substance use care. You can watch the full event here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvbu...