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County tax cut could close hospitals, clinics

Provident and Oak Forest hospitals could close if Cook County commissioners win the battle to repeal the county's 1 percent sales tax increase. A Stroger spokesman says it would be "damaging" to the county.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

County health system headed for $40 million deficit

County officials tell health and hospital board members that revenues aren't keeping up with the expense of running the county's three hospitals and 16 clinics, where more patients are uninsured.

3 years ago | Paul Rock

County to pay $425,000 to settle case of man beaten by hospital police

County commissioners agree to cut their losses and settle the case of a 77-year-old man whose lawsuit alleged he was dragged out of his car and beaten by hospital police in 2006.

over 3 years ago | Paul Rock