📰 Read the August 2025 issue of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2508
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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.
04.08.2025 18:29 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
01.08.2025 16:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
29.07.2025 21:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today, we were honored to host State Representative Yolonda Morris to discuss ways to build a stronger IMD and west side community. 🤝
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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
11.07.2025 18:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
26.06.2025 19:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
YouTube video by Third Horizon
Strengthening the Frontlines of Behavioral Health: HC3 Q2 BH Summit
📺 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...
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Today, CEO and Executive Director Allyson Hansen joined Lifeway Kefir in the IMD to announce National Kefir Day! 🥛 🎉 Kefir Day highlights the growing connection between gut health and immune health and overall wellness. 🌎
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Join us Tuesday, June 24 from 3 - 6 p.m. for the IMD LGBT Resource Fair! 🌈 Sharing health and housing resources, lots of music and fun, collecting non-perishable food and having a raffle. This event is free and open to the public ➡️ imdchi.co/lgbtfair25 — see you there! 🩷🩵
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On May 21, we were honored to host the first recipients of our IMDC Scholarship Program for a lunch and awards ceremony. 🎓 Congratulations to the 2025 recipients, we look forward to seeing the great things you do in the future as you further your education! 👏
22.05.2025 20:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Yesterday, the IMD Commission honored our Commissioner Michael Eaddy for his exceptional service, leadership, and community impact. His dedication to faith, service, and civic responsibility exemplifies true leadership and compassion. We proudly recognize and congratulate him on this achievement! 👏
21.05.2025 22:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📣 Calling all IMD and Chicago organizations! We're looking for exhibitors to promote their LGBT focused or inclusive programs at our first IMD LGBT Resource Fair taking place on Tuesday, June 24. 🌈 Apply by Friday, May 16. Scan the QR code or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/lgbt25
01.05.2025 20:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The IMD has partnered with Project Sidewalk and we need your help to make the streets of the IMD safer! 🫵 Join Team IMD for the chance to earn $50 and $100 gift cards. Our Incentive Program runs from May 1 to June 30 — scan the QR code to learn more or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/side25
29.04.2025 18:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thanks for visiting the IMD!
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We’re hiring! 💼 The IMD Commission is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join our growing team. Scan the QR code to apply or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/cfo252
16.04.2025 14:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Catalyst: April 2025 - Illinois Medical District
All about the IMD community, including parks, Community Councils, electronics recycling, street cleanups, gala fundraisers...
📰 Read the latest issue of The Catalyst newsletter. In this community-focused issue: Updates on the new IMD park, win $4k in a poetry contest, join an IMD community council, Earth Month events, and a roundup of galas and fundraisers from IMD partners ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2504
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Join us in the IMD on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. for a Street Cleanup event! 🗑️ We’re meeting at 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/clean25
10.04.2025 17:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Put your old electronics to good use by recycling them responsibly. ♻️ We’ve partnered with PCs for People for two Electronics Recycling events in the IMD. To learn more, including which items are accepted, scan the code below or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/recycle25
10.04.2025 17:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Last Thursday, we were proud to attend the 2025 Construction Summit organized by the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services to share more about the exciting development opportunities in the IMD. 🏗️ With 30 shovel-ready acres and 25 opportunity zone acres, the IMD is open for business! 🦺
31.03.2025 18:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’re hiring! 🧑💼 The IMD Commission is looking for a motivated Marketing and Communications paid summer intern to join our growing team. Apply by Monday, April 7 — scan the QR code to learn more or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/intern25
19.03.2025 20:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #WomensHistoryMonth we’re celebrating the talented women who keep the IMD Commission running day in and day out — and who are writing the next chapter of its history.
From left: Karen Ewing, Executive Assistant; Judy Salgado, Legal Assistant; Allyson Hansen, CEO and Executive Director, Gina Oka, General Counsel; Nicole Vahl, Health Science Program Manager; Jeanne Cotini, Senior Accountant; Cathy Kwiatkowski, Chief Operating Officer. Not pictured: Commissioner Judy Frydland, Commissioner Eleanor Gorski, Commissioner Ann Kalayil.
The IMD and future generations thank you for your hard work!
This #WomensHistoryMonth we’re celebrating the talented women who keep the IMD Commission running day in and day out — and who are writing the next chapter of its history. The IMD and future generations thank you for your hard work! 💜
18.03.2025 20:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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