NASCAR STREET CLOSURES

Due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 5 - 6, and related events, there will be rolling street closures and traffic congestion June 19 - July 7.

Before your appointment, check the NASCAR website for the latest street closures. Bus routes may be affected. For current CTA and Metra schedules, visit TransitChicago and Metra. Navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps will reflect real-time closures

Please allow extra travel time. All hospital parking garages will remain open, though alternate routes may be needed.

Our Specialties & Conditions

  • Condition

    Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon (KMP)

    A condition that causes problems with blood clotting, caused by a blood vessel tumor, either a tufted angioma or kaposiform hemangioendothelioma.

  • Condition

    Kawasaki Disease

    Kawasaki disease is A serious pediatric illness that causes inflammation of the blood vessels and can damage the coronary arteries of the heart. Learn more.

  • Program

    Kawasaki Disease Center

    The Center for Kawasaki Disease at Lurie Children's is internationally known as one of the most active centers for clinical, educational and research programs.

  • Condition

    Keratoconus

    Keratoconus is a rare, progressive disorder of the cornea (the clear, front part of the eye) that causes thinning, steepening, high astigmatism, and can lead to scarring and permanent vision loss. Learn more.

  • Program

    Ketogenic Diet Program

    Learn how a keto diet can help control childhood epilepsy and seizures, and why the Lurie children's Ketogenic Diet Program one of the best programs of its kind.

  • Program

    Kidney Genetics Program

    The clinic for the Kidney Genetics (Nephrogenetics) Program includes a team of specialists at Lurie Children’s who have different areas of expertise. The Program was developed to provide the best possible comprehensive care for patients with genetic kidney diseases and their families. What Can Genetics Tell Us About Kidney Disease? We know there...

  • Condition

    Kidney Stones

    A hard deposit of mineral and acid crystals that sometimes forms inside a kidney, can cause extreme pain while it passes.

  • Program

    Kidney Transplant Program

    Lurie Children's Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program has outcomes among the best programs in the country. Learn more today about how we can help.

  • Treatment

    Kidney Transplants

    Explore Lurie Children’s kidney transplant program, offering comprehensive care and support for pediatric patients in need of kidney transplants.

  • Condition

    Klinefelter Syndrome

    Learn about Klinefelter syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options at Lurie Children's. Access expert care and resources to support individuals and families affected by this genetic condition for better health outcomes.

  • Program

    Klinefelter Syndrome Program

    The Klinefelter Syndrome Program (also referred to as 47,XXY) offers interdisciplinary care spanning from prenatal consultation to young adulthood. Learn more.

  • Program

    Knee Injury Prevention Program (KIPP®)

    Lurie Children's Institute for Sports Medicine​ offers the Knee Injury Prevention Program, a neuromuscular training program designed to reduce the risk of ACL injuries among female adolescent athletes.

  • Condition

    Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)

    When some children stand, run or walk, their knees seem very close together (or even touch each other) and their ankles are further apart.

  • Condition

    Kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (kEDS)

    Kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (kEDS) is one of the different subtypes of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Learn more.

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