Extremely Local News: It’s last call at The Violet Hour in Wicker Park

Jon Hansen, Host and Executive Producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. He provides details on:

Get Inked For A Good Cause At Chicago’s First-Ever ‘Tattoo Lady Fest’ Tickets go on sale next week for the inaugural event that will feature the unique styles of women tattoo artists from around the world while raising money for local nonprofits.

‘Goatsucker’ Nighthawks Are Vanishing. These Chicagoans Are Trying To Find Out Why Populations of common nighthawks, sometimes called goatsuckers, are dropping across North America. A group of volunteers wants to make Chicago a safe haven for the species.

Chicago Fire Fans Fed Up With Monterrey Security After Guard Hog-Ties Fan After video showing guards rough up Chicago Fire fan Dominic Osmund, other fans talked to Block Club about their run-ins with the security firm involved.

The Violet Hour, Chicago’s Most Influential Cocktail Bar, To Close Permanently The cocktail bar had temporarily closed a few weeks ago due to plumbing issues and building damage. “We were regretfully unable to reach a resolution with our landlord,” management said Friday.