City Council approved the City's acquisition authority for a 9.2-acre site in South Lawndale today.

The land, located at 3200 S. Kedzie Ave. and 3230-3354 W. 31st St., is adjacent to an 11-acre parcel of public property that is already designated for the development of a new St. Anthony Hospital and community services campus.

Together, the two sites will provide more than 20 acres for the project, which will include medical facilities, retail space, community center and recreational amenities.

Acquisition authority will start the process that will allow the City to take ownership of the three parcels.

In October, the Community Development Commission approved the acquisition of the parcels.

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