Public hearing opportunity for establishing an inpatient AMI unit at Saint Francis Hospital.
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Deadline · Written comments deadline
August 26, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Public Hearing
- City
- Evanston
- Case #
- 26-020
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What to do next
- 1
Request a Public Hearing
Send your written request to Mike Constantino by May 6, 2026.
- 2
Submit Written Comments
Provide your comments by August 26, 2026, to influence the decision.
- 3
Review State Board Findings
Check the findings report available online on August 31, 2026.
- 4
Respond to Findings
Submit your responses by 9:00 am on September 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I request a public hearing?
- Submit a written request to Mike Constantino by May 6, 2026.
- What is the deadline for written comments?
- Written comments must be submitted by August 26, 2026.
- When will the State Board consider the project?
- The State Board will consider the project on September 15, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF REVIEW AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND WRITTEN COMMENT In accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act, notice is given of receipt to establish an inpatient Acute Mental Illness (AMI) category of service at an acute care hospital in Evanston. Project #26-020, Saint Francis Hospital Evanston d/b/a Prime Saint Francis Hospital. Applicants: Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., and Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, LLC d/b/a Prime Saint Francis Hospital. The applicants propose to establish a 16-bed inpatient AMI unit in 5,513 GSF of newly constructed space at its hospital located at 356 Ridge Avenue, Evanston. Project cost: $3,177,407. The application contained a Safety Net Impact Statement and was declared complete on April 21, 2026. A copy of the application may be viewed at the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Office, at the address below. To obtain a copy of an application, please call the office for details and copying fees, at the number listed below. Consideration by the State Board has been tentatively scheduled for the September 15, 2026, State Board Meeting. Any person wanting a public hearing on the proposed project must submit a written request for a hearing to: Mike Constantino, Supervisor, Project Review Section Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson Street (2nd Floor) Springfield, Illinois 62761 (217) 782-3516 (TTY# 800-547-0466 for hearing impaired only) Requests for hearings must be received by this Agency no later than May 6, 2026. Any person wanting to submit written comments on this project must submit these comments by August 26, 2026. The State Board will post its findings in a State Board Staff Report, and the report will be made available via the internet on August 31, 2026. The public may submit written responses in support of or in opposition to the findings of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. The public will have until 9:00 am, September 8, 2026. The internet address used to access this report is: www.hfsrb.illinois.gov 4/22, 4/23, 4/24/2026 #16135