Illinois Medical District

The "'Illinois Medical District'" (IMD) is a special-use zoning district just west of the central business district. It consists of 560 acres of medical research facilities, labs, biotech business incubator, raw development area, universities and more than 40 health care related facilities. The IMD is the nation's largest . and operates in a 24/7/365 environment that includes world-class medical centers and hospitals, with convenient access to public transportation and major expressways.

Governed by seven appointed Commissioners, the District is focused on expanding innovation in healthcare, medical science, information technology, biotechnology, medical devices, clean technology and supportive assisted living.


Four Major Medical Pillars:

  • John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • University of Illinois Medical Center
  • Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Examples of other member institutions:

  • Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center
  • Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
  • Hektoen Institute
  • Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago
  • Furnetic
  • Chicago Children's Advocay Center
  • IMD Guest House Foundation
  • FBI
  • Illinois State Police Forensic Science Center at Chicago

See complete list at www.imdc.org.


The IMD is easily accessible via public transportation ('L' stops are Polk and Illinois Medical District) and the Eisenhower Expressway.

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