Timeline and events
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Milestones
2011
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March: Phase II Detailed Operations Planning completed. |
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February 11: The Data Center at Lurie Children's offically opens. |
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February: Construction of the hospital's exterior is fully complete. Watch the time lapse video here. |
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January 11: Employee training, Moment One Readiness Orientation kicks off. |
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January: Local artist David Csicsko is selected to design the window in the 12th floor chapel. |
2010
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December 14: A mother and baby calf whale sculpture, donated by the Shedd Aquarium, are raised into the Pritzker Foundation Lobby. Watch the video here. |
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September 29: Superstation WGN launches documentary series on Lurie Children's |
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July: Both tower cranes are removed from site. |
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June: Construction begins on second floor bridge connecting Lurie Children's to parking garage and Prentice Women's Hospital. |
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May: Furniture Fair held for employees, patients and parents to provide feedback on potential furniture selections. |
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May: Phase II Detailed Operations Planning begins. |
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April: All pre-cast (excluding hoist areas) is complete. The cantilever is nearly complete, with the window installation in process. |
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April: Painting begins on the lower floors, with the final coat to be applied at the completion of the project. |
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April: Preparation work begins on the fifth floor bridge from Prentice Women's Hospital. |
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March: Hospital exceeds $100 million goal to engage minority and women owned enterprises in construction contracts. |
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February: Move Steering Committee is formed to oversee patient and staff move in June of 2012. |
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February: Phase I Operations Planning completed. |
2009
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December 7: Building reaches its highest point and “Topping Off” celebration is held. Watch the slide show or video. |
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October 16: Custom-designed fire truck cab donated by Pierce Manufacturing lifted into 12th floor of building. Watch the picture slide show or video. |
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September: First window installed |
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August: First pre-cast panel installed. |
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July 15: Building reaches halfway point (200 feet). Halfway Up Celebration held with employees. |
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June: Transition planning begins |
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March: First shipment of steel arrives and is installed. |
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February: Internationally renowned Mikyoung Kim selected to design 5,000 square-foot sky garden. |
2008
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November 2: Excavation complete. Building Up From Here event held with employees to celebrate. |
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September: Heroes for Life: Campaign for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago kicks-off at Northerly Island. Watch the video or visit heroesforlife.org. |
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May 1: Interfaith service of blessing for construction site.
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April 21: Groundbreaking. Watch the slide show or video. |
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March 10: Community Creative Partnership Design Charrette held to engage the creative and artistic talents of Chicago’s outstanding museums and cultural organizations to assist in the design of Lurie Children’s public spaces |
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February 26: Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board approves Certificate of Need for hospital construction. |
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February: Chicago City Council approval received.
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2007
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September: Ann Lurie announces $100 million gift. |
2006
2005
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Initial program development continues.
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2004
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Initial program development begins. |
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February: Board of Directors passes resolution to develop a plan for a new hospital facility. |