Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, artist Robert Valadez and health care staff in front of Mr. Valadez's mural at the Austin Health Center on Thursday August 29, 2024 | Todd Bannor

A new mural was unveiled Aug. 29 at Austin Health Center, 4800 W. Chicago Ave.

Mural by artist Robert Valadez in the waiting area of the Cook County Health Austin Health Center on Thursday August 29, 2024 | Todd Bannor

Robert Valadez painted the images of healthcare workers in his studio, which were then photographed and printed on on polytab, a non-woven fabric, and installed in the main waiting room.  

Artist Robert Valadez shows some of his work to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle at the unveiling of his mural at the Austin Health Center on Thursday August 29, 2024 | Todd Bannor