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State Representative Robert Rita (pictured right) recently spoke at an Appropriations-Human Services Committee hearing to discuss the importance of taking immediate action to transform the newly closed MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island into a free-standing emergency center. Photo Credit: Provided by the Office of State Representative Robert Rita

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State Legislators Push for Funding To Reopen Closed South Suburban Medical Center

During a recent Appropriations-Human Services Committee hearing, members of the committee discussed new legislation that would provide funding to reopen the building that was home to MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 S. Gregory St., in Blue Island and turn it into a free-standing emergency center.