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Columnist: Barbara Roche

Patrick Lives On unites Chicago’s film community for a cause
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Patrick Lives On unites Chicago’s film community for a cause

By Barbara Roche Feb 23, 2026
The 2026 Patrick Lives On Film Showcase will open with a curated slate of selected short films and PSAs, bringing filmmakers and Chicago’s production community together for a...
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Warner Bros. / HBO Max bring American Blue to Chicago
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Warner Bros. / HBO Max bring American Blue to Chicago

By Barbara Roche Feb 18, 2026
Chicago prepares for an HBO Max series. The streamer has ordered a pilot for American Blue, starring Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) and directed by David Ayer, with filming expe...
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Is Mexico’s Cinema Tax Incentive a threat to Illinois production?
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Is Mexico’s Cinema Tax Incentive a threat to Illinois production?

By Barbara Roche Feb 16, 2026
Mexico has officially entered the global production incentive race with the announcement of a new national cinema tax credit, but the move is not expected to shift the competit...
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How Chicago is Celebrating Black History Month 2026
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How Chicago is Celebrating Black History Month 2026

By Barbara Roche Feb 13, 2026
Must see exhibits, concerts, neighborhood events, and cultural tributes happening this February Chicago is the birthplace of Black History Month itself, first established in...
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with our favorite One Chicago couples
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with our favorite One Chicago couples

By Barbara Roche Feb 13, 2026
Valentine’s Day arrives February 14, and in true One Chicago fashion, we’re celebrating 14 of the most memorable couples across Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med. ...
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Chicago Med alum Dominic Rains joins Power: Origins
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Chicago Med alum Dominic Rains joins Power: Origins

By Barbara Roche Feb 12, 2026
Dominic Rains, known to NBC audiences as Dr. Crockett Marcel on Chicago Med, has officially joined the cast of Starz’s upcoming series Power: Origins. Rains has been cast ...
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Groundhog Day still trying to match up Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell
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Groundhog Day still trying to match up Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell

By Barbara Roche Jan 30, 2026
Each year on February 2, the movie Groundhog Day reenters the cultural conversation, looping endlessly on television and streaming platforms as audiences revisit one of the mos...
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Dermot Mulroney taking hiatus from Chicago Fire during Season 14
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Dermot Mulroney taking hiatus from Chicago Fire during Season 14

By Barbara Roche Jan 25, 2026
Dermot Mulroney, who recently joined Chicago Fire as Battalion Chief Dom Pascal in the beginning of Season 14, will step away from the series for a temporary hiatus later in th...
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Gov. Pritzker highlights Central Illinois film industry success
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Gov. Pritzker highlights Central Illinois film industry success

By Barbara Roche Jan 23, 2026
Gov. JB Pritzker visited Flyover Film Studios this week to showcase the growing economic impact of film and television production in Central Illinois and reinforce Illinois’ ...
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One Chicago crossover confirmed for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D.
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One Chicago crossover confirmed for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D.

By Barbara Roche Jan 23, 2026
NBC has officially confirmed that a three show One Chicago crossover event will air in March, bringing together Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. for a coordinated th...
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Simone Biles turns heads with honey-blonde hair at Bears vs. Rams game
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Simone Biles turns heads with honey-blonde hair at Bears vs. Rams game

By Barbara Roche Jan 21, 2026
When Simone Biles stepped into Soldier Field to support her husband Jonathan Owens during the Chicago Bears matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, she was not just another famil...
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The Fletcher Camera legacy continues with the launch of Momento
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The Fletcher Camera legacy continues with the launch of Momento

By Barbara Roche Jan 16, 2026
The Fletcher family, long synonymous with Chicago’s camera culture and technical innovation, is entering a new phase of its story. After decades shaping the city’s produ...
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How Jason Beghe keeps Hank Voight at the center of Chicago P.D.
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How Jason Beghe keeps Hank Voight at the center of Chicago P.D.

By Barbara Roche Jan 16, 2026
Some performers lead with volume, larger than life. Jason Beghe does not. And yet for more than a decade, his presence has remained the center of Chicago P.D. Beghe’s port...
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PBS News Weekend ends after federal funding cuts
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PBS News Weekend ends after federal funding cuts

By Barbara Roche Jan 15, 2026
PBS has aired the final edition of PBS News Weekend, marking a significant programming shift for the public broadcaster following major federal funding cuts to public media. ...
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Da Bears are back: From fans to brands
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Da Bears are back: From fans to brands

By Barbara Roche Jan 9, 2026
Chicago has felt this shift before. The loyalty has never wavered. A winning season has lifted the confidence of the city’s football faithful, and with it, the Chicago Bearsâ...
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Tommy Egan’s final chapter unfolds in Power Book IV: Force
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Tommy Egan’s final chapter unfolds in Power Book IV: Force

By Barbara Roche Jan 9, 2026
After three seasons filmed entirely in Chicago, Power Book IV: Force prepares to close out Tommy Egan’s story, led by Chicago native Joseph Sikora and grounded in a city that...
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One Chicago returns after fall cliffhangers on Fire, P.D. and Med
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One Chicago returns after fall cliffhangers on Fire, P.D. and Med

By Barbara Roche Jan 5, 2026
NBC’s ONE CHICAGO franchise returns with all new episodes on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, bringing back Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. following the fall hiatus. ...
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Reel Chicago Post House of 2025: The Colonie
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Reel Chicago Post House of 2025: The Colonie

By Barbara Roche Dec 31, 2025
At a time when the post-production industry continues to recalibrate around shifting budgets, new platforms, and evolving creative demands, The Colonie stands out for its abili...
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Those we have lost in 2025
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Those we have lost in 2025

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2025
Chicago’s creative community marked a year of profound loss in 2025, as we said farewell to individuals whose talent, mentorship, and dedication helped define the city’s fi...
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AICP ends DEI program, eliminates VP role held by Sheila R. Brown
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AICP ends DEI program, eliminates VP role held by Sheila R. Brown

By Barbara Roche Dec 29, 2025
The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) has officially dissolved its formal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program and eliminated the Vice President of Equi...
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