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: April 2025
From the CEO There’s never been a better time to give back Greetings Friends, They say if you don’t like the weather in Chicago just wait five minutes, and that […]
The Catalyst: February 2025
From the CEO Focused on our community Greetings Friends, With the holiday season now behind us it’s been great seeing so many of you in meetings and across the IMD […]
Illinois Medical District Commission Announces Scholarship Program for Chicago Students
Local students can apply for scholarships up to $1,000 for the 2025-26 academic year CHICAGO — Today, the Illinois Medical District Commission (IMDC) announced the IMDC Scholarship Program, a […]
