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Illinois health regulators denied a Chicago hospital's bid to close its doors due to increased costs and lower utilization. All six board members present at Tuesday's meeting voted against closure.
The plans to end services at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center on Chicago's South Side drew outcry from the community as the facility serves some of the city's most vulnerable residents as a safety net provider. The closure plans were also ill received as it coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been particularly deadly for people of color.
Mercy officials said they were disappointed with Tuesday's outcome.