A global healthcare innovation community, in one of the world’s greatest cities.
We Are
We’ve inspired great minds to “Make no small plans” and built the nation’s crossroads on our Big Shoulders. For nearly 200 years, Chicago has been home to people who dream of what’s next—and then make it real. That heritage continues in the Illinois Medical District, where the next generation of innovators is reshaping the practice of medicine.
The IMD brings together an ecosystem of enterprises that have inspired medical breakthroughs for more than 70 years.
Recent News
The Catalyst: June 2024
From the CEO A buzzworthy summer Greetings Friends, I hope you had an enjoyable Memorial Day holiday and returned ready for a jam-packed IMD summer! We have lots to catch […]
The Catalyst: April 2024
From the CEO Hitting our stride The sun is shining longer and beautiful new things are starting to grow which can only mean one thing — spring is here! Across […]
Illinois Medical District Commission Announces Historic Bike and Pedestrian Safety Plan
Plan will greatly improve protections for workers, patients, and residents in the IMD, a critical zone for the City of Chicago CHICAGO — Today, the Illinois Medical District Commission […]
