Who's ready for detention? Universal Pictures is celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Hughes’ coming-of-age masterpiece The Breakfast Club with a special two-day theatric...
Chicago’s own award-winning indie Pools is coming home. Written and directed by Chicago native Sam Hayes, the coming-of-age drama screens at the Music Box Theatre on August 2...
Finishing a screenplay is only the first step. Getting someone to read it and give constructive feedback is your next big hurdle. Your Mom and her friends may love it, but find...
After more than seven years and eight seasons, Chicago native Daniel Kyri has officially wrapped filming on Chicago Fire. The actor, who has portrayed firefighter Darren Ritte...
Bob Odenkirk has declared he would love to do more Nobody films, but he's hoping to take a break from action movies and focus on comedy. The Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul...
Home Alone director Chris Columbus thinks it would be a "mistake" to reboot the franchise. The 66-year-old filmmaker directed the 1990 Christmas classic and its 1992 sequel Hom...
Highdive and director Harold Einstein have given a fresh burst of life to one of the most unforgettable candy campaigns of the early 2000s — the Airheads “head inflation”...
More than 2,300 members of the Writers Guild of America East and West (WGA) have signed an open letter condemning what they call “dangerous and escalating attacks on the Firs...
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival has revealed a peek at this year’s program with the announcement of the Opening Night and Centerpiece Films for the 4...
Creative talent brings his expertise and passion for sound design, recording and mixing to the reinvigorated audio department
With offices in both Chicago and New York, Opti...
Jussie Smollett admits he feels "insecure" whenever he enters a room. The Empire star alleged he was the victim of a hate crime in 2019. Still, he was sentenced to 150 days in ...
The Chicago advertising scene has a new heavyweight move to talk about. Dave Kissel, a familiar face from his years steering DDB Chicago, has been named CEO of the newly combin...
Season seven of The Chi brought plenty of twists. Still, two of the show’s biggest gut punches came from right here in Chicago’s own backyard, saying goodbye to Lynn Whitfi...
For Bulls fans, game day pride isn’t just about jerseys and caps anymore. Now, that loyalty can be worn all the way to your fingertips. CliqOnU, the California-based premium ...
Stop. Before you judge me, know this: I’ve been faithfully married for 36 years to a phenomenal woman who has been my anchor through every twist and turn life has thrown at u...
The LIV Golf League returns to Illinois this weekend for the 2025 LIV Golf Chicago, taking place August 8–10 at Bolingbrook Golf Club. This marks the second consecutive year ...
Chicago’s own Daniel Kyri is coming home — at least for a little while. Just four months after his emotional exit from Chicago Fire, the beloved actor confirmed via Instag...
Chicago loses a creative force and beloved friend. The Chicago production community is mourning the loss of Thomas Paul 'Tom' Kwilosz, who passed away on July 29, 2025, at...
The longest-running underground film festival in the world, the Chicago Underground Film Festival builds on its history of discovering and presenting the most genre-defying, ...
Kelley Mack, the Cincinnati-born actress known for her roles as Penelope Jacobs on Chicago Med and Addy in Season 9 of The Walking Dead, has tragically passed away at just 33 y...
