Children’s Memorial Hospital
One Year Later, Little Movement To Redevelop Old Children’s Hospital Site
But the prime Lincoln Park real estate where the hospital once stood still sits vacant, with redevelopment plans far from complete. CBS 2’s Marissa Bailey reports.
Aldreman Rejects Redevelopment Plan For Old Children’s Memorial Site
Following a series of community meetings and input from area residents, Ald. Michele Smith (43rd) has rejected redevelopment plans for the former Children’s Memorial Hospital site in Lincoln Park.
Plans To Redevelop Old Children’s Memorial Site Draw Jeers, Praise
The final plan calls for more than 1,000 new apartments, green space and retail shops as well, keeping some existing buildings and demolishing others. CBS 2′s Marissa Bailey reports.
Ribbon To Be Cut For New Streeterville Ronald McDonald House
Ribbon-cutting is set for Tuesday morning in Streeterville for the new Ronald McDonald House, a place to stay for the families of patients at the new Lurie Children’s Hospital.
New Ronald McDonald House To Open In Streeterville
Officials will cut the ribbon on Tuesday for a new 15-story Ronald McDonald House in Streeterville, the largest of its kind.
Fullerton Avenue To Close All Day Saturday As Children’s Memorial Moves
A full 130 years after opening its first facility in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Children’s Memorial Hospital is leaving the neighborhood behind for a shiny new facility in Streeterville.
Kids Help Cut Ribbon On New Home For Children’s Memorial Hospital
Patients at Children’s Memorial Hospital helped cut the ribbon Monday on the hospital’s new $855 million home in Streeterville.
New Children’s Hospital Dedicates Garden In Honor Of Kevin Daley
It was an emotional moment for former Mayor Richard M. Daley on Tuesday, as a haven for hospitalized kids was dedicated at the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Chicago Doctor Wants To Develop Clinic For Transgender Children
A doctor at Children’s Memorial Hospital he would like to help develop a clinic for transgender children.
DePaul Buys Building On Children’s Memorial Campus
DePaul University will be taking over one of the buildings on the Children’s Memorial Hospital campus after the hospital moves from its Lincoln Park home.
Chicago Teen Using Laughs To Cope With Cancer
They say laughter is the best medicine, and a Chicago father-son duo is really put that old adage to the test.
Thousands Climb To Top Of Aon Center For Charity
Children’s Memorial says it broke a record for fundraising Sunday, as 3,000 people climbed to the top floor of the Aon Center to raise money for charity.
Study: Dietary Changes May Help Treat ADHD
A new study by researchers at Children’s Memorial Hospital offers a dietary alternative for parents who don’t want their hyperactive children treated with medicine.
Christmas Not A Day Off For Everyone
Chicago nearly comes to a halt for the Christmas holiday as many businesses shut their doors and give employees time to celebrate. But, what about those places that operate 24/7?
Lawsuit Seeks To Block Construction Of New Children’s Memorial Heliport
Citing safety concerns, a new lawsuit seeks to prevent Children’s Memorial Hospital from opening its long-planned heliport atop its new home in Streeterville.
Two Hurt When Car Crashes Into Hospital Building
Two people were hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a North Side children’s hospital building Tuesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Emanuel: Heliport Reform Needed, But Children’s Hospital Should Have One
Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants City officials to overhaul Chicago’s regulations governing heliports, something he says his long overdue.
Anonymous Letter: Pilots Won’t Use New Children’s Memorial Helipad
Opponents say they have new ammunition in their fight against a helipad at the new Children’s Memorial Hospital complex, which is now under construction in Streeterville.
Parents Work To Find Cure After Son Dies From Rare Tumor
The parents of a courageous 6-year-old boy with an extremely rare disease have been on a crusade to help save other children nationwide. CBS 2′s Dave Savini looked into the life of a boy named Max and his parents’ fight for a cure.
Doctors, CPS Support Push For Speed Cameras Near Schools
Doctors at Children’s Memorial Hospital and Chicago Public Schools officials said they support Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for legislation to use red light cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks.
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