The Chicago broadcasting community lost an iconic and legendary journalist as it was announced that Harry Porterfield, Jr. passed away on Monday morning after a brief illness....
We have lost a Bear. The world of football and entertainment is mourning the loss of NFL icon Dick Butkus, who passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at his residence in Mali...
Chicago Jimmy Buffet fans paid tribute to the legendary singer who passed away at his home in Sag Harbor on Long Island, New York, on September 1 from Merkel cell sk...
In a poignant moment for music enthusiasts worldwide, DJ Casper, the creative force behind the beloved hit Cha Cha Slide, has passed away at the age of 58. Casper's wife, Kim,...
In a profound loss for the world of cinema, celebrated filmmaker William Friedkin, best known for his Oscar-winning film The French Connection and blockbuster hit The Exorcist...
The Chicago film community has lost an icon, and a dear friend. Costume Designer, Jay Hurley, died of a heart attack on July 16. He was 75 years old.
Jay began his film...
The Chicago film community has lost a significant leader who has forever made an imprint in our hearts and in the history of filmmaking in Chicago. Suzy Kellett, former Directo...
Alan Arkin, an esteemed American actor, director, and musician, who carved an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and multifaceted skills h...
Archie Fletcher, an icon in the Chicago film industry and co-founder of Fletcher Camera, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 22, 2023 after driving himself to get his hair cut in ...
Broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and former mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer has passed away at age 79. Springer died Thursday morning, peacefully at his ho...
The Chicago advertising family was hit with a loss as news spread this morning of the passing of Louis Slotkin, the beloved co-owner and managing partner of Highdive. Slotkin d...
Joseph Zucchero, the man behind Chicago’s legendary Italian beef stand Mr. Beef in River North, which inspired last summer’s breakout hit, The Bear, passed away this week a...
Iconic Golden Globe-winning actress and model Raquel Welch passed away this week at age 82 after suffering a brief illness. Her son Damon confirmed to the media:
"She ...
Our film community has lost a beloved member of the family with the passing of filmmaker, Lorin Fulton, who fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed on January 11.
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Co-founder of the Black Harvest Film Festival, Gene Siskel Legacy Award winner, long-standing member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, and contributor to RogerEbert...
Two-time Grammy Award nominated comedian, actress, accordion virtuoso, and Chicago native, Judy Tenuta has passed away at age 72 from ovarian cancer.
News of her passing was...
The Chicago advertising community was dealt a heartbreaking blow this morning upon learning beloved advertising staple, Steve Brodwolf, had died. He was 68.
The multi-talent...
Co-founder and Director of the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA), Myrna Salazar has passed away suddenly at age 75, the Alliance announced Thursday in a Facebook post and...
Chicago transgender icon and activist Gloria Allen, who founded and ran a charm school for homeless trans youth and was the subject of the award-winning documentary Mama Gloria...
John David Held, who went from writing copy for newspapers and TV stations to a far-flung career as an agency producer to being the first formal leader of a major industry trad...
