Residents claim Mercyhealth’s hospital closure breaks commitment to Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Wyatt Vogt expects any hospital trip to whisk him across Auburn St. and towards Rockford’s east side.

Standing on his driveway near Rockton Ave., the former Mercyhealth employee describes the process as typical for those in his neighborhood.

“I take my chances going to Swedes downtown, which is usually always busy because it’s downtown,” he said…

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