CHICAGO - Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side could shut down some of its operations following its removal from federal Medicaid and Medicare programs.

What we know:

The hospital, located in the Uptown neighborhood, is reportedly scaling back significantly after being dropped from key federal programs.

According to Block Club Chicago , the move will result in a broad reduction of services starting Friday, though some departments—including radiology, cardiology and women’s health—are expected to remain open.

Community activists suggest the hospital's emergency room was set to shutter at 7 a.m.

Patients will be transferred to other nearby hospitals as Weiss winds down, according to reports.

What they're saying:

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin acknowledged growing concerns ab

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