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Mayor’s Office, City of Blue Island
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Blue Island, IL 60406
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City of Blue Island Announces Sale of MetroSouth Medical Center
Blue Island, Illinois, March 20, 2020: The City of Blue Island has been notified that Quorum Health completed the sale of the MetroSouth Medical Center property to Lockwood Development Partners, a real estate development company with offices in Chicago. Lockwood has indicated it will present a plan to use the main hospital building for services for veterans but has not yet discussed plans for the remainder of the hospital campus. The equipment in the former MetroSouth emergency room was also transferred to Lockwood.
“Our entire community has felt the impact of the closure of MetroSouth Medical Center,” says Mayor Vargas. “I encourage Lockwood to present a plan that partners with local health care providers to use part of the facility for much needed emergency and urgent care. The residents of Blue Island need and deserve quality health care in our community.”
The City will meet with Lockwood to learn more about its proposal for MetroSouth, and to work with the new owner, key leaders, and community voices to envision a revitalized health care space at the facility that will benefit the residents and surrounding businesses. The City will be sharing additional details regarding possible options and solutions as those discussions continue.
About Blue Island
The City of Blue Island was settled in 1835, making it one of the oldest communities in Chicagoland. Today, the City of Blue Island is known for its historic neighborhood charm, blended business and recreational downtown district, comprehensive community and business development initiatives, and active, diverse and creative residents. For more information on upcoming events and all the latest news, www.blueisland.org.
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