Chicago Construction News staff writer
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has received state approval to build a $480-million pediatric hospital and outpatient centre in Downers Grove. The hospital is being developed with Clayco, LJC, Skender and ZGF Architects as project partners.
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the hospital’s Certificate of Need application last week, allowing the project to move forward with plans to expand access to specialized pediatric care in Chicago’s western suburbs.
The proposed 298,000-square-foot facility will be Lurie Children’s first inpatient hospital outside its main Streeterville campus in Chicago with 48 inpatient beds, six operating rooms, an emergency department, diagnostic imaging and outpatient services. Specialty care will include oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopedics.
“Every child deserves access to the specialized care they need, as close to home as possible,” said Tom Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s.
Following state approval and pending the release of permits by the Village of Downers Grove, site excavation is expected to begin in December 2026. The hospital is scheduled to receive its first patient in spring 2029.
