Extremely Local News: Cubs to host Oktoberfest in Wrigleyville

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

How A Rogue Laboratory Got People Convicted For Driving High: A forensics scandal at the University of Illinois Chicago reveals a crisis of oversight in the state’s crime labs.

Cubs To Host First-Ever Oktoberfest In Wrigleyville This Fall: The three-day festival will feature beer tents, carnival rides, and a family-friendly “Kinderfest.” It takes place the same weekend of another Oktoberfest nearby.

John Stamos Slated To Appear At Riot Fest After Years Of Online Harassment: The actor could appear as the drummer for the Beach Boys, who are on the schedule for Saturday, Sept. 20. But first, “Riot Mike” must get a Stamos tattoo, and fans can now vote on which one.