OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center will begin the careful removal of its North Pavilion and the adjacent IT building in the spring of 2026, with work expected to be completed by fall.
The decision comes after a comprehensive structural assessment determined the building could no longer be feasibly renovated. Hospital officials said maintaining the aging structure would divert resources away from patient care and future growth.
“As we look to the future, it is essential that our campus evolves to meet the needs of the patients, families, and communities we serve,” Kathleen Kinsella, president of OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, said in a statement. “At the same time, the spiritual life of this campus is at the heart of who we are, and we will take great care to honor the history, meaning, and memories connected to these sacred spaces.”
Sister Carol Pacini, LCM, echoed the support of the hospital’s founding sisters. “Our Little Company of Mary sisters fully support this next step in our Ministry,” she said. “We have great confidence in the OSF team leading this work and remain committed to ensuring the people we serve continue to receive compassionate, high-quality care, and have access to a chapel.”
Outpatient services previously located in the North Pavilion have already been relocated or are in the process of moving to other spaces on or near campus, ensuring patients continue to receive care with no interruptions.
OSF HealthCare said it is committed to preserving the spiritual heritage of the campus. A temporary chapel is available on the first floor near Admitting, and the existing chapel in the North Pavilion will be respectfully relocated, with as many elements as possible preserved for a new permanent chapel. Outdoor relics and sacred items near the North Pavilion will remain untouched throughout the project.
Planning for the long-term vision of the north end of the campus will continue, with updates to be shared throughout 2026 as designs are refined and future opportunities evaluated. Hospital officials said they will keep patients, families, neighbors, and community partners informed as demolition approaches.