CHICAGO — St. Anthony Ministries has proposed to build a new hospital, retail outlets and elements that include wellness, education, arts and recreation on an 11-acre site at 31st Street and Kedzie Avenue in Chicago. The 1 million-square-foot complex would reportedly cost $400 million. St. Anthony Ministries, the parent company of St. Anthony Hospital, submitted an application to the city Wednesday. The new hospital would replace a century-old facility at West 19th Street and California Avenue. To maintain the programs and services provided by the campus — such as wellness classes and a recreation center — the company plans to generate revenues from a parking garage and collect rent from tenants such as retail stores, schools and a day care. The company is also seeking government funding.
