At the Brink: How Funding Cuts Could Close Critical Hospitals in Chicago and Rural Illinois.
The Crisis We're Facing Our communities are facing a growing health care crisis. Federal and state cuts to Medicare and Medicaid threaten the very institutions that many Chicagoans and rural residents rely on—putting both urban safety-net hospitals and rural facilities at risk of closure. 1. Hospitals in Chicago Under Threat Weiss Memorial Hospital (Uptown, Chicago) Most operations at Weiss have shut down following a CMS termination notice citing violations in emergency services, nursing standards, and facility conditions. The emergency department and inpatient services ceased around August 8, 2025—even as some outpatient services continue. WTTW News Wikipedia West Suburban Medical Center (Oak Park) Currently facing an uncertain future after the shutdown of its affiliated Weiss Memorial. CMS ended Medicare reimbursements, threatening the hospital’s financial viability. Becker's Hospital Review Roseland Community Hospital (Far South Side, Chicago) Serving primarily Medicaid pa...