Extremely Local News: Are we one step closer to John Stamos’ Riot Fest appearance?

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:

Riot Mike Gets A John Stamos Tattoo To Bring ‘Full House’ Star To Riot Fest: The tattoo is just one of the actor’s demands to appear at the Chicago rock fest in September — along with the fest hosting a Stamos lookalike contest, printed Stamos masks for crowds and a Greek-style pizza named after him.

Chicago-Set Showbiz Comedy ‘The Premiere’ Puts Music Box Theatre Onscreen: Jon Silver’s new indie film — screening next week as part of the Park District’s local film series — was shot mostly at the Lakeview theater. It follows a struggling filmmaker in the stressful hours before his premiere.

Near West Side Condo Complex Marks 100 Years By Re-Creating Historic Water Street Market: The Water Street Market operated out of six Near West Side buildings from 1925-2001. Now trendy condos, its residents marked the building’s centennial Sunday by recreating the market — complete with a produce stand stocked by some of its previous vendors.