The Jesse White State of Illinois Building at 115 S. LaSalle underwent a comprehensive modernization that transformed the historic high-rise into a fully functional, ADA-compliant government facility. The renovation included complete mechanical, electrical, and elevator upgrades; new building automation and IT infrastructure; enhancements to the DMV service center; restoration of the auditorium; and the integration of sustainable finishes throughout.

Completed within an occupied building, the project required detailed phasing and rigorous safety planning to protect building occupants and the public. This complex renovation revitalized a Chicago landmark while significantly improving accessibility, operational efficiency, and comfort for thousands of daily visitors and state employees, reaffirming the building’s role as a vital civic hub in the Loop.

The design team set out to seamlessly blend the building’s historic character with modern functionality. The objective was to comprehensively upgrade mechanical, electrical, and technology systems while preserving the charm and architectural integrity of the original design. A new high-rise serving elevator was added at the first floor to improve accessibility and enhance efficiency for both state operations and public use.

Interior layouts and finishes were carefully reconfigured to support agency needs while showcasing and complementing existing historic finishes. With the building remaining occupied throughout construction, the team employed meticulous planning and phased sequencing to minimize noise, dust, and disruption. Through close collaboration and thoughtful problem-solving, the project delivered a balanced design that honors the past while providing a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for all.

Delivering a high-quality modernization at 115 S. LaSalle was a collaborative effort that demanded constant coordination, careful planning, and open communication among all trade partners. From the outset, weekly coordination meetings helped keep the team aligned as work moved through some of the building’s most complex scopes—relocating the main electrical transformer room and switchgear, upgrading HVAC systems and cooling towers, and safely performing work within active elevator shafts.

As construction progressed, the team also turned its attention to restoring the building’s exterior character, cleaning the façade and rebuilding removable dock panels to reestablish original architectural detailing. All of this work was completed under tight deadlines driven by tenant move-ins and lease expirations, requiring a phased approach and strategic after-hours scheduling to maintain progress without disrupting occupants.

Daily inspections, 3D coordination, and detailed mock-ups ensured accuracy and consistency from design through installation. Through disciplined planning, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving, the project achieved exceptional craftsmanship—successfully modernizing a historic high-rise while preserving its character and elevating it to today’s performance standards.

Safety was the top priority throughout the renovation of 115 S. LaSalle. Performing work in an occupied high-rise required rigorous planning, daily coordination, and strict adherence to comprehensive safety procedures. All crews completed site-specific training and consistently followed PPE requirements, fall protection measures, and lockout/tagout protocols.

Additional precautions were implemented for high-risk activities, including work within elevator shafts, relocation of the main electrical transformer, and exterior façade cleaning. Weekly safety meetings and daily inspections reinforced accountability and awareness across the site. The project was completed with zero recordable incidents, reflecting the team’s unwavering commitment to protecting workers, building occupants, and the public.

The renovation of 115 S. LaSalle advanced community and workforce inclusion through active apprenticeship participation and the successful achievement of MBE/WBE goals. Local trade partners and small businesses played a critical role in the project’s success, while apprentices gained hands-on experience working on a complex, occupied historic renovation—supporting long-term career growth in the skilled trades.

The completed facility now offers improved accessibility and modernized public services for thousands of Illinois residents, revitalizing a civic landmark and reinforcing the State’s ongoing commitment to community investment and inclusive development.

BCG’s relocation to Chicago’s Fulton Market ranks among the city’s most significant interior buildouts of 2024, marking a major milestone for the tenant improvement market. Designed to reflect BCG’s purpose of “unlocking the potential of those who advance the world,” the new headquarters supports more than 1000 Chicago employees while fostering innovation, productivity, and a strong brand presence.

As the anchor tenant at 360 N. Green, BCG occupies 200,000 SF across nine floors—seven dedicated to workspaces, with the top two offering premium amenities and sweeping views of the Chicago skyline. A striking nine-story communicating staircase serves as the project’s centerpiece, visually and physically connecting the firm’s expansive interior. Open-plan layouts strategically located common areas, and flexible spaces encourage seamless communication and collaboration. Advanced technology, adaptable furniture, and intentional planning create a dynamic, efficient workplace.

More than a workplace, the office is a destination for client engagement and strategic dialogue. From the refined reception area to thoughtfully designed meeting rooms and shared spaces, each client-facing area reflects BCG’s commitment to professionalism, innovation, and connection. Anchoring this Class A building, the office captures Fulton Market’s energy while promoting team synergy, wellness, and sustainability.

Virtual Design & Construction – During the preconstruction phase, Executive Construction leveraged in-house technology by engaging our Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team to conduct comprehensive scans of the project site. This proactive measure uncovered a range of clashes and conflicts that, if left unresolved, could have led to costly rework and delays. By identifying these issues early, Executive saved BCG an estimated $10 million and discovered opportunities to accelerate the overall construction timeline.

Mock-ups – At the start of construction, Executive Construction took a proactive approach by building full-scale mockups of all room types. This initiative was driven by a commitment to eliminate risk early and ensure that design intent, functionality, and constructability were fully vetted before large-scale implementation. By addressing potential issues in the mockup phase, Executive was able to fine-tune construction details and streamline future work.

To validate performance, WaveGuide conducted sound testing on the mockups to confirm that acoustic requirements aligned with the project’s design criteria. The Executive team also carefully coordinated alignments to ensure that mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough ins were installed accurately. During this process, the team identified an overlooked weak point in one of the partition systems. Demonstrating agility and expertise, the team quickly developed and implemented an on-the-spot solution, resolving the issue without impacting the schedule. These efforts were reinforced by rigorous QA/QC protocols, helping to ensure that lessons learned from the mockups were translated into high-quality execution throughout the project.

The original schedule for the BCG project was a 12- to 14-month duration. Through extensive coordination between the design team and Executive Construction project management, the schedule was strategically compressed to just 10 months. This schedule optimization not only reduced general conditions (GCs) costs but also mitigated potential risks associated with a prolonged build by waiting to begin the BCG buildout when the core and shell was nearly complete. In addition, the adjusted construction start date—moved from November to January—introduced environmental considerations, particularly for the installation of high-end millwork components sensitive to climate fluctuations. The Executive team accounted for these conditions by ensuring the building’s mechanical systems were fully functional and the space was properly conditioned before the installation of any custom materials. This attention to detail protected the integrity of the finishes and upheld the project’s high-quality standards.

The BCG Midwest Headquarters features multiple interconnecting stairs spanning the nine-floor workspace. Ahead of mobilization for the interior buildout, Executive Construction coordinated with the 360 North Green core and shell (C&S) builder to leave select structural bays open, a strategic decision that allowed for future stair openings to be pre-identified and constructed without costly demolition or rework—ultimately saving BCG both time and money. Executive also leveraged the C&S tower crane to hoist large, heavy fire shutter equipment into the building before the curtainwall installation was complete. This forward-thinking approach eliminated the need to remove glass or mobilize a secondary crane, which would have been the only alternative for equipment delivery. Additionally, Executive took the lead on identifying long-lead items and orchestrated early procurement efforts to ensure that all fire shutter components were onsite ahead of the curtainwall’s closure, maintaining schedule continuity and preserving the integrity of the building envelope.

From day one, every stakeholder on the BCG project aligned around a single priority: that every crewmember would return home safely each day. The complexity of the build—set in the heart of a bustling business district, with multiple interconnecting staircases and dozens of trades working simultaneously—called for nothing less than an exceptional safety program.

Executive Construction rose to the challenge with a comprehensive, site-specific approach rooted in proactivity, precision, and unwavering accountability. Every tradesperson underwent detailed onboarding before stepping on site, with safety expectations clearly communicated and reinforced daily. At peak, more than 300 tradespeople were onsite, each one supported by 100% supervision and constant coordination.
During interior construction, the entire BCG team, including our 100% union trade partners, worked seamlessly to safely execute the complex installation of the interconnecting stairs. Key milestones include:

• Prior to stair installation, weekly coordination meetings with construction, design, and trade partners to ensure project timelines were met and all parties remained aligned on project requirements.

• Detailed site-specific safety plans and methods of procedure were produced involving all installing trade partners, and rigorous safety standards were maintained throughout the entire buildout. No accidents or injuries occurred throughout the entire duration of the buildout.

• Weekly material procurement and quality control check-ins were held throughout the buildout.

• Weekly by-floor weld testing was completed in lieu of waiting until the end of steel erection to help keep installation process moving efficiently.

• Coordinated sizing of structural members to fit within constraints of building freight elevator.

• Quality assurance through evaluation of critical details and finish selections using full-scale mockups for project team’s review.

• Coordinated multiple offsite fabrication shop mockup reviews.

The result: over 300,000 total worker hours completed without a single OSHA-recordable incident—a milestone that reflects the rigor, leadership, and deep care poured into every square foot of this transformative project.

OSHA Recordable Incident Rate: 0
Lost Time Accident Rate: 0
Total Worker Hours on Job: 300,000
Other recordable cases: N/A

The design of BCG’s workspace reflects a deep commitment to employee wellness, environmental responsibility, and community integration. Led by LJC, the design team embraced biophilic design principles by incorporating abundant natural light, interior plantings, and dedicated green spaces throughout the office. These elements not only enhance aesthetic appeal but also promote mental well-being, focus, and productivity. The inclusion of sit-to-stand desks at every workstation further supports employee comfort and wellness, empowering individuals to create ergonomic work environments tailored to their needs.

Sustainability played a key role in the design strategy, aligning with BCG’s corporate environmental goals. This LEED Gold Certified space features sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and a rooftop terrace outfitted with green infrastructure, including the Hydrotech Garden Roof®. This landscaped terrace offers employees a functional outdoor environment for collaboration or relaxation while also contributing to the building’s overall energy performance and stormwater management.

By weaving together the character of the surrounding neighborhood, a focus on collaborative environments, and a forward-thinking approach to health and sustainability, the new space not only supports BCG’s day-to-day operations but also elevates its brand presence and long-term mission.

This project delivers a mission-driven expansion for Church of Our Saviour and its social-service partner Care for Friends in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Construction included a new three-story parish hall with community gathering space, classrooms, and dedicated social-service facilities, constructed on a highly restricted urban site directly adjacent to a 140-year-old landmarked church.

Design Creativity: The project thoughtfully integrates contemporary community and social-service spaces within a historic campus. The new parish hall introduces welcoming, light-filled interiors while prioritizing dignity and accessibility. Mission-critical program elements, including a commercial kitchen, dining area, counseling rooms, and washroom and shower facilities, support Care for Friends’ outreach while complementing the scale and character of the existing church.

Project Challenges / Complexity: Construction required a precise and surgical approach. The rear addition necessitated selective demolition of portions of the existing structure believed to predate the Chicago Fire. The church’s back wall was carefully unpinned and shored, and full perimeter earth retention was sequenced to enable excavation of a new basement below the parish hall. The new structure consists of steel and concrete supported by a 16-inch-thick mat slab engineered to sit just above the water table due to the site’s proximity to Lake Michigan.

Safety Record: A strong safety record was achieved through detailed preplanning, daily coordination, and strict controls during high-risk shoring, excavation, and structural operations adjacent to an occupied landmark building. There were zero recordable injuries or incidents.

Impact on the Community & Inclusion: The completed facility provides an inviting, permanent home for essential services supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, strengthening community resources while preserving a vital historic neighborhood asset.

The creative design process for this project focused on integrating a modern social-service and community facility within the historic campus of Church of Our Saviour. Early collaboration among the owner, design, and construction teams established a vision that balanced respect for the 140-year-old landmark church with the need for welcoming, light-filled, and highly functional new spaces.

Design innovation was driven by site and program constraints. The restricted urban site required careful massing of the new three-story parish hall to the rear of the church, minimizing visual impact while maximizing usable space. The addition supports the mission of Care for Friends and includes a commercial kitchen, dining area, counseling rooms, classrooms, and washroom and shower facilities, all organized to promote dignity, accessibility, and efficient circulation.

Significant structural complexity informed both design and execution. Selective demolition of portions of the existing structure, believed to predate the Chicago Fire, was required to accommodate the addition. The church’s back wall was carefully unpinned and shored, and full perimeter earth retention allowed for excavation of a basement below the new parish hall. A steel and concrete structure supported by a 16-inch-thick mat slab was engineered to sit just above the water table due to the site’s proximity to Lake Michigan. These challenges resulted in a cohesive design that seamlessly blends historic preservation with durable, high-performing new construction.

The project team employed a highly disciplined, detail-driven approach to ensure the highest quality of construction for the expansion serving Church of Our Saviour and Care for Friends. Quality control began in preconstruction with extensive coordination among design, structural, and trade partners to fully understand the constraints of the landmarked site and mission-critical program requirements. Mockups, constructability reviews, and phased work plans were used to validate details before execution, while ongoing inspections and close supervision ensured workmanship met rigorous standards throughout the build.

The project presented significant challenges due to its restricted urban site and proximity to a 140-year-old historic church. Construction required selective, surgical demolition of portions of the existing structure believed to predate the Chicago Fire. The back wall of the church was carefully unpinned and shored to protect the occupied landmark during adjacent excavation and construction. Maintaining structural stability, protecting historic materials, and coordinating work in close quarters demanded precise sequencing and constant monitoring.

Project complexity was further heightened by below-grade construction and site conditions. Full perimeter earth retention was installed to allow excavation of a new basement beneath the parish hall. The new three-story structure consists of steel and concrete supported by a 16-inch-thick mat slab engineered to sit just above the water table due to the site’s proximity to Lake Michigan. Together, these technical challenges required advanced planning, specialized means and methods, and a high level of coordination to deliver a durable, high-quality facility that will serve the community for decades.

Zero recordable injuries or incidents.

The project delivers a lasting, positive impact on the Lincoln Park community by significantly expanding the capacity and reach of Care for Friends, in partnership with Church of Our Saviour. The new facility provides a welcoming, permanent home for essential services that support individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, including meal service, counseling, hygiene, and community gathering spaces. By prioritizing dignity, accessibility, and safety, the project strengthens a critical neighborhood resource while enhancing the overall quality of life for vulnerable populations across Chicago.

The project also reflects a strong commitment to inclusion through workforce and supplier participation. Meaningful opportunities were created for apprentices, supporting skill development and long-term career pathways in the construction trades. In addition, participation by BEP-certified firms helped advance economic inclusion and support diverse businesses. These initiatives were integrated into the project’s delivery, reinforcing the role of construction as a vehicle for both community investment and equitable growth.

The project delivers a meaningful and lasting impact on the community by strengthening the partnership between Church of Our Saviour and Care for Friends, expanding access to essential services for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. The new facility provides a welcoming, permanent home for mission-critical programs, including meal service, counseling, hygiene, and community gathering spaces. By prioritizing dignity, safety, and accessibility, the project enhances daily stability and well-being for guests who rely on these services.

While located in Lincoln Park, the project serves individuals from economically disadvantaged areas across Chicago, extending its impact well beyond the immediate neighborhood. Improved capacity and purpose-built spaces allow Care for Friends to serve more people efficiently and consistently, improving access to nutrition, basic healthcare support, and personal care resources that directly contribute to improved quality of life.

The project also advanced inclusion through workforce and economic participation initiatives. Apprenticeship opportunities supported skills training and career pathways in the construction trades, while engagement of BEP-certified firms promoted equitable participation in the local economy. Together, these efforts demonstrate how thoughtful investment in community infrastructure can address immediate social needs while fostering long-term economic opportunity and resilience.

Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana is a nonprofit organization that supports families with children receiving medical care. Its programs are designed to keep families close to their hospitalized children by providing a place to stay, meals, and welcoming spaces near major hospitals.

Located in downtown Chicago, the Ronald McDonald House in Streeterville was originally built in 2012 through a collaboration with Bulley & Andrews and Antunovich Associates. When it was time to modernize and expand their critical support spaces to better serve families with hospitalized children, Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana brought back the same team that first built this home away from home for families. The House remained operational throughout construction.

The new kitchen and dining on the third floor of Ronald McDonald House: Lurie Children’s Hospital provides a functional, warm and inviting space for families. The chef-grade kitchen and refreshed dining room enable staff and volunteers to prepare and serve tens of thousands of meals each year in a welcoming environment that fosters community and comfort during difficult times. A truly collaborative effort between owner, architect and contractor, the new kitchen and dining space will further support families and children as they navigate through their medical journey.

Antunovich Associates originally designed the Ronald McDonald House: Lurie Children’s Hospital nearly 15 years ago. At that time, the kitchen and dining areas supported approximately 66 families per day. Over years of continuous use and several renovations to guest floors, the facility has expanded its capacity and now serves more than 80 families daily. Along with increased demand, the charity evolved its operations to include a professional culinary team responsible for coordinating and supervising volunteer-led meal preparation.

The project’s goal was to reimagine the entire third floor—particularly the kitchen and dining spaces—to improve efficiency, maximize the existing footprint and integrate enhanced commercial kitchen capabilities. The dining areas were refreshed with updated interior finishes while preserving the warm, home-like atmosphere essential to supporting families. Children play areas incorporate soft and playful colors, while modular furniture will provide flexibility for the charity as its needs evolve over time.

Key design challenges included programming the space to accommodate higher dining volumes and a larger commercial kitchen, all within the constraints of the existing third-floor layout. Through close collaboration with the owner, kitchen consultant, Antunovich Associates and the Bulley & Andrews construction team, the end result was a facility that is both highly functional and visually welcoming.

As with any kitchen and dining renovation, unforeseen challenges arose—particularly with the placement of equipment requiring floor penetrations for plumbing and drainage. The existing structure is post-tensioned concrete, necessitating X-ray imaging to avoid cutting through highly-tensioned tendons. The team successfully maintained the design intent while making strategic layout adjustments to work around these immovable structural elements, ensuring both safety and performance.

The Ronald McDonald House remained fully operational throughout construction. To best support an organization that provides essential services to families and children in need around the clock, maintaining a safe, clean and functional facility throughout the process, while also commencing construction expeditiously, was both a top priority and challenge.

In lieu of completing the project in phases, the renovation of the space occurred all at once to minimize downtime. The project began on January 13, 2025 and reached substantial completion on May 27, 2025. The kitchen and dining space officially re-opened in June 2025. To continue providing meal service to families during construction, Ronald McDonald House utilized the kitchen at the nearby Volare Ristorante Italiano during the day.

Working in an occupied pediatric facility also necessitated maintaining a clean and safe environment. All spaces outside of work areas were kept immaculate to ensure the safety of building occupants throughout the five-month construction period.

When the facility was first constructed, residential kitchen equipment was installed to provide volunteers with opportunities to cook and plan their own meals. In 2019, the organization transitioned to a chef-led foodservice operation, necessitating the need for commercial-grade kitchen equipment. With no elevator to utilize and the need to keep the building lobby fully accessible for family and staff access, the construction team removed a portion of the building façade to hoist the new equipment directly into the 3rd floor of the facility.

An additional challenge the team faced was replacing the existing residential kitchen with commercial equipment that required floor penetrations for new utilities. With an existing post-tensioned concrete structural deck in place, scanning and coordination of new slab openings was critical to ensure the new utilities did not impact the post-tensioned tendons. Being the original contractor of the facility, Bulley & Andrews brought extensive pre-existing knowledge of the building and best practices in coordination to ensure a successful transition.

Despite these challenges, the collective team’s commitment to high-quality execution resulted in a new kitchen and dining space that is warm and welcoming, enhances the dining experience and supports a chef-led foodservice program. It will serve as the foundation for how Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana can further support the community it serves in an efficient and food-safe manner.

The project had an excellent safety record with zero lost time incidents and 6,492 total man hours worked.

Beyond the safety record, the project also involved complexities that required logistical coordination to ensure the safety of building occupants, pedestrians and neighboring properties.

All new foodservice/kitchen equipment was hoisted from Grand Avenue through the building’s 3rd floor balcony from a window temporarily removed by the construction team. This kept both staff and families safe from ongoing construction activities while also ensuring the building lobby and elevators remained fully accessible. This was safely coordinated on a busy street, with both the Ronald McDonald House and adjacent OrangeTheory Fitness remaining active and in close communication for the efforts.
The team also followed all site safety protocols for approvals and documentation for hot work, fire safety systems protection and ventilation/air quality. While contractors were not on site, the 3rd floor was secured with locked doors at elevators for access control.

Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. Its goal is to improve the family’s overall experience during their child’s medical treatment because it believes that caring for the family is also caring for the child. This is all provided to families at no cost. Families will never receive a bill from Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana.

When the Ronald McDonald House at 211 E. Grand Avenue first opened in 2012, the facility provided accommodations for up to 66 families. Since that time, the charity’s program has evolved to house 80 families, providing them easy access to nearby Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Hospital, and other downtown pediatric clinics.

The original design featured a residential-grade kitchen and dining space on the third floor, allowing the organization to offer one meal to families per day. The new kitchen and dining space not only supports the chef-led foodservice operation, but it also allows Ronald McDonald House to provide more food for those in need, offering two meals per day and additional options for food on the go.

Since re-opening in June 2025, the new space has enhanced the organization’s dining operations and has had a considerable positive impact on the community it serves:

• It has served 32,000 meals since the unveiling of the new kitchen, not including breakfast-on-the-go.
• 6,000 Grab & Go items have been produced by its culinary team, including sandwiches, salads, yogurt parfaits, fresh fruit cups and more. The existing layout did not provide space for this type of meal substitute.
• 5,500 meals have been provided for its in-hospital programs.
• The kitchen has hosted 158 meal groups since June.

Always focused on family-centered care, Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana went to great lengths to solicit family feedback for the kitchen and dining modernization project. A total of 96 families were surveyed (both electronically and through in-person interviews) to garner inspiration for the new space. The incorporation of more natural light was a direct response to both staff and family feedback, along with 24-hour service. The integration of Grab & Go items, additional storage for meals from the previous day and new microwaves provide families with access to food 24 hours per day.

Beyond being able to provide more food for families throughout the course of the day, the new space also allows the organization to provide a diversity of meals. The average length of stay per family is 25 nights at Ronald McDonald House Lurie Children’s. Offering a variety of meals and delivering on nutritional options was imperative for the organization.

With new additions including a walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator, the organization can now procure food in a more cost-effective and efficient manner. Meals are typically planned two weeks in advance, allowing chefs to prepare for a wide range of meal options. A vegetarian option is available for each meal and families are supported with cultural or dietary restrictions such as kosher, halal, gluten free and more. The space also features a small kitchen for families to cook for themselves, if they desire.

New modular furniture provides space for larger families and those with accessibility needs. In conjunction with the renovated playroom, the new kitchen and dining space is much more than a venue to simply eat, it has become a welcoming and social space for families as they navigate through their medical journey.

“I can confidently say this project presented complexities unlike anything we had faced before,” said chief program officer Lisa Mitchell. “Hosting 80 families while fully renovating the most utilized floor of the House was an extraordinary challenge. Our staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to minimize disruptions and provide seamless support throughout. As we continue planning to meet the evolving needs of families, we know this kitchen will remain a cornerstone of our family-centered care. We are deeply grateful and proud of what we’ve accomplished together for families.”

Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana is driven by its mission to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. It is their belief that all children deserve access to high-quality healthcare, regardless of zip code or economic circumstance. It also believes that no parent should ever have to forgo potentially life-saving treatment for their child due to the cost of travel.

In addition to keeping families close to their hospitalized child and providing access to high-quality healthcare by removing cost barriers, the organization offers access to a community. Community-centric spaces, such as the modernized kitchen and dining space, serve as a refuge as well as a place where siblings offer each other hugs and hope.

In addition to serving families staying at its main location at 211 E. Grand Avenue, the organization also provides meal service to its in-hospital programs located at the Ronald McDonald House in Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House Family Room located in Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Prior to modernization, Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana was unable to provide daily meal service to families in its in-hospital programs. Since re-opening the kitchen and dining space following modernization, it can now provide daily meal service to its in-hospital programs. Over 5,500 meals have been provided for these programs since re-opening, with approximately 5% going to families who reside in the most economically challenged zip codes located in Chicago.

“Our houses allow families to stay together while their kids are in the hospital,” said chief program officer Lisa Mitchell. “Families are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to make them comfortable and support them through their child’s medical journey.”