Nursing homes

The DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center will save more than $1 million after the DeKalb County Board recently approved a new linen contract for the facility, a county official said.

A judge granted default judgment after Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet failed to respond to a lawsuit filed against them over the death of a resident who was attacked by another resident.

A lawsuit was filed in Will County against Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Joliet over what they claim is an unpaid $53,146 bill for pharmacy services.

Last residents moved out in February. Workers still on staff to close down facility say they aren't getting paid.

State Sens. Craig Wilcox and Don DeWitte delivered over 9,000 homemade Valentines to seniors living in nursing homes and assisted living centers.

Members were finalized this week for a new group meant to oversee operations of the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The group is tasked with keeping apprised of the center's operations and finances, among other duties.

All residents of Salem Village in Joliet relocated as of Feb 8, but nursing home faces more that a dozen lawsuits still open in Will County courts.

Joliet Catholic Academy retains first right of refusal to buy the former Our Lady of Angels property.

Out of more than 20 applicants, only five individuals will be seriously considered by the DeKalb County Board for a seat on the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center oversight board Wednesday.

A DeKalb County Board ad-hoc nominating committee responsible for selecting applicants for five seats on the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center oversight board met for the first time Thursday.

The defendants of a lawsuit filed by DeKalb County seeking more than $8.3 million in damages from a failed sale of the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have been given 45 days to respond to the lawsuit, a judge ruled Thursday.

A wrongful death lawsuit was lodged against Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation, which has a target closing date of April 10, according to state health officials.

The DeKalb County Board is seeking applications from members of the public for those interested in serving on a public board meant to oversee operations of the troubled DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has received written notice that Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Joliet plans to close with a target date of April 10.

If a group charged with overseeing DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center operations is created, DeKalb County residents with relevant expertise will be encouraged to apply for the oversight board’s six public positions. Here's what the group may look like: