Extremely Local News: Bam Bam the service dog needs donations for medical expenses

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Bam Bam Facing Medical Challenges After Rescue, But Donations Will Help Fund Recovery: Money raised for the service dog’s search will now go toward his unexpected medical expenses, a new bed and toys, and a private investigator and home security system for Angel Santiago.

Eagleman Returns In One Tail At A Time’s Viral New Ad: ‘Look At Those Rescue Pups!’: The animal rescue group took inspiration from one of Chicago’s more idiosyncratic commercials to help raise awareness of its mission to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters.

Troubled Bronzeville Nursing Home Could Shut Down After Years Of Complaints, Violations: Southview Manor may be on the chopping block due to Medicaid cuts. A new state report details numerous violations, ranging from inadequate responses to sexual assault to documentation failures.