May 28, 2025
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[The Times Weekly] Illinois Nurses Association against closing pediatric unit, urge residents to be heard – The Times Weekly
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Illinois Senators Richard Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are criticizing Prime Healthcare for reducing services at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, which they say will compromise the healthcare of area residents.
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