📰 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

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 United Center and #SeeRed for the Chicago Bulls 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 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/recycle26

All aboard the IMD Express! 🚆 We're hitting the @chicagocta.bsky.social and rolling across Chicago. Catch us in transit and ride along.

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! 👩 We recognize and thank the dedicated women staff 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! 💜

League Cycling Advocate Workshop. Become a certified bike advocate! Thursday, September 17th in Chicago, IL. Supported by Ride IL and co-sponsored by the IMD Commission.

Want to make your community more bikeable & equitable? Join a League Cycling Advocate Workshop to get trained, certified, & connected with other changemakers. Thanks to @imdchicago.org for co-hosting our fall workshop!

Seats are limited, so sign up today: www.eventbrite.com/e/league-of-...

What ever happened to the 7 buildings on Preservation Chicago’s 1st Endangered Buildings list? A look back at the seven sites initially highlighted by Preservation Chicago as threatened — and their most recent status.

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. 🏛️ www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/07/p...

A Chicago Building Gives Blind Tenants Newfound Independence

Congratulations to the Chicago Lighthouse for Foglia Residences in the IMD being featured in the @nytimes.com! 🧡 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. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/r...

📢 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

📰 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 Girls in the Game for a "Day of Play" at the Chicago Park District. 🏈 Girls in the Game empowers girls through sports, leadership development, and health education in Chicago neighborhoods. 💜 To learn more about GITG, visit them online at ➡️ girlsinthegame.org

We're hiring! 💼 The IMD Commission is looking for a highly motivated undergraduate student to join our team for a paid internship this summer. Apply by Tuesday, April 7. ⏰ Scan the QR code to learn more, including how to apply, or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/intern

Applications now open! 🎓 The IMD Commission is offering merit-based scholarships up to $1,000 to local students. Apply by Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m. ⏰ Scan the QR code to learn more, including how to apply, or visit ➡️ imdchi.co/scholar

On April 1, two Chicago legends come together for IMD Day at the United Center for the Bulls vs Pacers game at 7 p.m. 🏀🔥 Proceeds benefit the IMD Foundation and IMD community — don't meet us there, beat us there! Get your tickets at 🎫 imdchi.co/bulls26

Today, hundreds of local high school students visited Malcolm X College for the 2026 IMD Youth Opportunities Fair! 🧳 Students met with organizations to learn about summer programs and workforce opportunities. Thank you to all the students and caregivers who stopped by — see you next year! ❤️

📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for Sign Fabrication and Installation Services. 🛠️ Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp

You're Invited! 🎒 Join us at the 2026 IMD Youth Opportunities Fair at Malcolm X College on Tuesday, February 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. where high school youth can connect with organizations to learn about summer programs and resources. 🏥 To learn more, scan the QR code or visit 🚀 imdchi.co/youth26

As we look back on 2025, we are grateful for the IMD community and our partners for the history we made together — and we are excited to build even more in 2026! 🎉🌳

On December 9, we hosted “She Must Live: A Disruptive Change Response Summit” to explore ways to advance equitable cancer outcomes. 💜 To learn more about the Healthy Illinois 2028 initiative and the work being done across IL to address public health, click here ➡️ dph.illinois.gov/topics-servi...

📰 Read the 2025 Special Edition ⭐️ of The Catalyst newsletter for all the latest from the IMD ➡️ imdchi.co/catalyst2512

Illinois Medical District getting its first park in 80 years Officials and architects said the park would act as a place of activity and rest. It will also be the site of the memorial dedicated to COVID-19 victims and workers.

Today's architecture column. The giant Illinois Medical District to get its first new park in 80 years, designed by the landscape architecture firm, site design.

Illinois Medical District getting its first park in 80 years

Officials and architects said the park would act as a place of activity and rest. It will also be the site of the memorial dedicated to COVID-19 victims and workers.

Park in the Illinois Medical District with green trees, walking and running paths, people, blue skies, buildings in background

🌳 A new park in the IMD
🗓️ Coming 2026
➡️ imdchi.co/newpark

On November 18, history was made when we were joined by elected officials from the State of Illinois, City of Chicago, and many more for the groundbreaking of a new park in the IMD — the first in 80 years. 🌳 Learn more here ➡️ imdchi.co/newpark

Mind your beeswax! 🕯️ Today, the IMD Commission hosted a beeswax workshop to learn about beeswax and make candles. Last year, in partnership with @uihealth.bsky.social, we launched an urban beekeeping initiative at one of our buildings. 🐝 To learn more, visit our MyHive page at ➡️ imdchi.co/buzz24

Promotional poster for CDPH Flu & COVID Vaccination Events at Olive-Harvey College, featuring an image of a person receiving a vaccine injection from a healthcare professional.

Come out to Olive-Harvey College this coming Saturday (11/15) from 9 am-1 pm for our Flu & Covid Vaccination Event! Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available.

📅 Sat., 11/15
⌚ 9 am-1 pm
📍 Olive-Harvey College (10001 S. Woodlawn Ave.)

Walk-ins welcome or register at https://chi.gov/4qUVyDl

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📢 Request for Proposals: The IMD Commission is requesting proposals for Architecture and Design Services. 📐 Learn more including how to apply at ➡️ imdchi.co/rfp