ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Kingdom Authority Church hosted its first public meeting to announce plans for the former Rockford Memorial Hospital campus.

The hospital, previously operated by Mercyhealth, was closed in July, and the property was purchased by Melvin and Sheila Brown, pastors of Kingdom Authority Church, on September 3rd.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara expressed concerns about the sale, stating that transferring the property to an organization without the necessary resources could leave the building vacant.

Sheila Brown emphasized their vision to serve the community by creating a network of development hubs offering essential resources and support, called the Unity in the Community Development Center.

"This is our vision again, we want to serve the community. We want to bring res

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