Judge defers decision to hold Westlake Hospital’s owners in contempt Aug 12, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories A Cook County judge has deferred a decision that would hold the owners of Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park in contempt over the facility's possible shutdown.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.