The move came at the same time Centegra Health System, also based in Crystal Lake, filed a CON to build a new hospital in Huntley, Ill.
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board will now review both applications.
In 2004, Mercy attempted to gain approval to build a hospital in the area but the plans fell through.
Read the Northwest Herald report on Mercy Health System.
Read more coverage on Illinois hospitals:
– Illinois’ Centegra Health to File CON for New Hospital
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