After surprise hospital shutdown, a sudden reopening

About this episode

The episode discusses the reopening of West Suburban Medical Center after a surprise shutdown and other related local healthcare issues.

West Suburban Medical Center began reopening under pressure after surprise shutdown as Springfield weighs tougher rules on hospital closures. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the medical center and other local hospital headwinds. Plus: Former ComEd CEO and lobbyist granted new trials in Madigan bribery case, Thoma Bravo signs multiyear deal with Google for AI adoption, logistics firm RJW extends suburban warehouse leasing tear and city seeks to shut down Ford City Mall over ‘imminent’ health and safety threat.

People in this episode

Host: Amy Guth

Guest: Jon Asplund

Topics covered

• hospital closures
• healthcare
• local business
• legal issues
• AI adoption
• real estate
• public safety

Keywords

• hospital shutdown
• reopening
• healthcare regulations
• ComEd bribery case
• AI adoption
• warehouse leasing
• public health threat

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: West Suburban Medical Center, ComEd, Thoma Bravo, Google, RJW

Places: Springfield, Ford City Mall

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