Extremely Local News: Lost Boyz Inc. seeking donations due to uncertainty of grants

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:

Lost Boyz Inc. Has Helped South Side Kids For 17 Years, But Group’s Future Uncertain As Grants Dry Up: Lost Boyz’s sports and violence prevention work — a “significant” aspect of public safety in South Shore — may be dramatically scaled back or shut down. The group’s leaders are asking for donations as they seek more sustainable funding.

Weiss Hospital Booted From Medicare Program As Uptown Safety Net Hospital’s Problems Persist: Weiss Hospital will no longer be reimbursed for treatment of Medicare patients after an investigation found the hospital not in compliance with federal standards. The decision comes after Weiss’ air conditioning failed last month.