Illinois Medical District

Today, the IMD Commission — joined by Vice Mayor and 27th Ward @AldermanBurnett, @ChicagoDOT Commissioner Tom Carney, and over thirty civic leaders — gathered to officially open the new IMD Welcome Plaza, a new public space for the IMD and west side community. 👏 ✂️ 🎉

Great job @thisisUIC! 🌿

"Doors open on the right at IMD." 🚆

If ketchup doesn’t belong on a Chicago dog, unsafe riding doesn’t belong on Chicago streets 🌭🛴 #Chicago #RideSmart #ScooterSafety #CDOT

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is stepping in to help make the annual ritual of spring cleaning more sustainable by hosting the fourth annual Trash Bash series, offering people a one-stop shop to unload items for donation or recycling. to.wttw.com/4c3gCCn

📰 Read the April 2026 issue of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD including Earth Month events, our CTA train wrap, galas and fundraisers, community councils, and more ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2604

In an interview with @ChiHealthMag, CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis spoke about the threat to the health care safety-net system posed by impending cuts to Medicaid. Read more: chicagohealthonline.com/when-the-saver….

¡Quedan menos de dos semanas para solicitar la beca del Hospital Provident! Hay disponibles becas de hasta $20,000 para estudiantes de medicina y de profesiones de la salud. ¡Haz cliq en la aplicacion para invertir en tu futuro! cookcountyhealth.org/.../provident-…

Today, IMD Commission staff took an excursion to @UIHealth 🏥 — one of the four major hospital systems that anchor the IMD — to learn more about their work. Thank you to the team at UI Health for welcoming us! 🩵 To learn more, visit ➡️ hospital.uillinois.edu

Yesterday, we were pumped to visit the @UnitedCenter and #SeeRed for the @chicagobulls vs Pacers game and for IMD Day — where a portion of the proceeds went to support the IMD Foundation benefitting the IMD Community! 🏀 Thank you to everyone for your support! 🫶

Join us in the IMD on Saturday, 4/18 at 10 am for a Street Cleanup event! 🗑️ We’re meeting at the IMD Welcome Plaza, 1900 W Harrison St and providing all the supplies — we just need you! 🫵 Scan the QR to register and let us know you’re coming or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/clean26

Put your old electronics and batteries to good use by recycling them responsibly. 🖨️♻️🔋 We’ve partnered with @PCsforPeople for two Electronics Recycling events in the IMD. To learn more, including which items are accepted, scan the code below or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/recycle26

All aboard the IMD Express! 🚆 We're hitting the CTA and rolling across Chicago. Catch us in transit and ride along — and if you spot us, tag us ➡️ @imdchicago

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! 👩 We recognize and thank the dedicated women whose hard work, vision, and leadership make a difference at the IMD Commission every day. Thank you for your contributions and impact that continually drive progress and growth for the IMD community! 💜

Proud to see the Old Cook County Hospital in the IMD on this list, caringly restored with a new life as Hyatt Place hotel, celebrating our history and a true Chicago architecture preservation success story. 🏛️

Happy birthday, Chicago. 🫶 189 years of the best city on Earth. 🎥: @ durrcreative 📢: Tim Sinclair #NeverOutdoneChi

Congratulations to the @ChiLighthouse for Foglia Residences in the IMD being featured in the @nytimes! 🧡 Read more about this pioneering building — one of the first of its kind in the country that will act as a model for the future. nytimes.com/2026/02/27/rea…

📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for General Contracting Services for Lab Renovations. 🔬 Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp

One in four Chicago adults live with a disability. The “Neighborhood Conditions for Adults with Disabilities in Chicago” report aims to better understand the experiences and needs of Chicagoans with disabilities across neighborhoods. to.wttw.com/4rRYVuE

📰 Read the February 2026 issue of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD including scholarships, our summer paid internship, IMD Day at the Chicago Bulls, and more ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2602

Today, we were excited to join @GirlsintheGame for a "Day of Play" at the @ChicagoParks. 🏈 GITG empowers girls through sports, leadership development, and health education in Chicago neighborhoods. 💜 To learn more about GITG, visit them online at ➡️ girlsinthegame.org