Five Illinois children’s hospitals rank among best in nation Tim Stumm 7 years ago Female pediatrician checking cute baby girl with stethoscope mother assistance Five children’s hospitals in Illinois have been named among the best in the country by the U.S. News and World Report in their 2018-2019 rankings.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.