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In memoriam

Remembering John Crededio, 1946-2018

By Daniel Patton Jun 28, 2018

A pioneer of the Chicago film industry, the former gaffer built an impressive legacy of achievement but always made time for his family Chicago Studio City found...

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Chicagoans fondly remember Elizabeth Brackett

By Reel Chicago Jun 19, 2018

Through decades of award-winning work, the Windy City journalist created a legacy of good will, sharp reporting, and strong friendships (Chicago — 19 June...

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Tribute to DuShon Monique Brown

By Daniel Patton Mar 27, 2018

Chicago lost a true star when DuShon Monique Brown passed away at Franciscan St. James Health Olympia Fields last Friday afternoon. Besides achieving considerable success in ...

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In memory of Billy Sheahan

By Daniel Patton Mar 7, 2018

Billy Sheahan, one of the most cherished and talented members of the Chicago film and arts community, has passed away. A Chicago area native and Purdue graduate, Sheahan ent...

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Tribute to a legend: Jay B. Ross, Entertainment Lawyer

By Daniel Patton Mar 6, 2018

Attorney Jay B. Ross passed away on March 1. A beloved member of Chicago’s media community, Ross’s former client list reads like a who’s who of American music. James B...

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Tribute to Larry Moran

By Daniel Patton Jan 11, 2018

Internationally renowned voice actor Laurence Harold Moran died on Thurs, Dec. 28, 2017. Known throughout the Chicago production community as "The Funny Voice Man," Moran en...

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Johnny Z remembers “The Funny Voice Man”

By Johnny "Z" Zwierzko Jan 11, 2018

Native Chicagoan Johnny “Z” Zwiersko’s advertising, entertainment and film accomplishments include producing numerous national broadcast spots for J Walter Thompson (JWT),...

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George Kohut, ace camera man, union activist mourned

By Ruth L Ratny May 12, 2014

George Kohut, considered one of the best camera operators in the country, a favorite of feature directors John Hughes and Andrew Davis, and a tireless advocate for workers’ ri...

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Secret Frequency founder/sound designer Jeff Van Steen

By Ruth L Ratny Sep 10, 2012

Jeff Van Steen, founder/creative director of Secret Frequency, the respected pioneer of sound design, audio engineer and composer of commercial tracks, died Aug. 22 in his home ...

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