Kindred plans to close two Illinois hospitals Ryan Voyles 2 months ago Kindred Healthcare told state regulators it plans to close two of its four Chicago-area long-term acute care hospitals, a move it says will allow it to provide better care for the region.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.