Lurie Children's CEO retiring after 42 years at hospital

Lurie Children’s Hospital President and CEO Patrick Magoon is retiring after more than 40 years with the Chicago institution, including 22 as its leader, Lurie announced Thursday. Magoon, 66, plans to step down in December. Dr. Thomas Shanley, who is now chair of the pediatrics department, has been nominated to take over, pending a vote by the hospital’s board in December. Magoon will work part-time as emeritus CEO for a year to help with the transition.