Illinois Medical District

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

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...

Beehive!

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...

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

📢 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

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. 🪏

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

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

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

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! 🩷🩵

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...

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. 🌎

The Catalyst: June 2025 The IMD is celebrating the arrival of summer with new initiatives, events, a redesigned website, community partnerships, and exciting developments that highlight our continued growth.

📰 Read the June 2025 issue of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2506

Last Thursday, we were excited to tour Hoste Cocktails, a new event space just south of the IMD in Pilsen. 🪩 They can host events up to 250 people and also produce their all natural spirits at this location. Learn more and host your next event at Hoste ➡️ hostecocktails.com/visit

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! 🩷🩵

Last week, IMD Commission staff took an excursion to Malcolm X College for a tour of their Virtual Hospital Simulation Center where students train in a realistic setting gaining hands-on experience. 🏥 Learn more about Malcolm X’s Health Science Programs here ➡️ catalog.ccc.edu/programs/#fi...

New housing in the IMD! 🏡 Last week, we toured District Haus, a new housing community in the IMD. Located at S Ashland Ave and W Hastings S, it features 72 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom units. 🛋️ Pre-leasing has already started, so to learn more visit ➡️ districthauschicago.com

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! 👏

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! 👏

📣 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

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

Thanks for visiting the IMD!

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