Spina bifida patients to get their own places

As reported in the Chicago Tribune, a Chicago doctor and pioneer in serving spina bifida patients has launched another of his dreams — Illinois' first independent residence for people with the spinal condition.

Dr. David McLone, a pediatric neurosurgeon who created the spina bifida clinic at Children's Memorial Hospital in 1975, was on hand Tuesday for the groundbreaking of the 15-unit complex, dubbed Anixter Village for the co-sponsoring agency that helps people with disabilities.

The residence, at 2059 W. Washburne Ave. in the Illinois Medical District, is expected to open in spring 2007. It will house up to 21 people.