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Tag: TV Series

American Blue begins filming in Chicago
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

American Blue begins filming in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Apr 28, 2026
The HBO Max drama American Blue has begun filming the pilot for a series starring Milo Ventimiglia and directed by David Ayer. Much of the location filming is taking place in t...
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The Chi sets premiere date for an unforgettable final season
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The Chi sets premiere date for an unforgettable final season

By Barbara Roche Apr 25, 2026
The Chi Season 8 premiere is Friday, May 22, on Paramount+. A newly released trailer confirms the upcoming season will be the series’ final chapter. Created by Lena Waithe...
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Chicago Fire Showrunner Andrea Newman exits after 14 Seasons
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Chicago Fire Showrunner Andrea Newman exits after 14 Seasons

By Reel Chicago Apr 24, 2026
A major behind-the-scenes shift is coming to NBC’s Chicago Fire, as longtime creative force Andrea Newman steps down after 14 seasons with the hit firefighter drama. Newma...
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Shirley Hamilton Talent to close after 64 years
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Shirley Hamilton Talent to close after 64 years

By Barbara Roche Apr 20, 2026
After 64 years as one of Chicago’s most respected and enduring talent agencies, Shirley Hamilton Talent will close its doors on May 1, marking the end of a company that helpe...
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CIFF founder Michael Kutza honored by Polish Consulate
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CIFF founder Michael Kutza honored by Polish Consulate

By Barbara Roche Apr 18, 2026
For more than five decades, Michael Kutza built something in Chicago that did not exist anywhere else in the country. This week, that impact was formally recognized at the...
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ATB Talent Agency expands to Chicago with new theatrical division
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ATB Talent Agency expands to Chicago with new theatrical division

By Barbara Roche Apr 16, 2026
Bi-coastal ATB Talent Agency is establishing a presence in Chicago with the launch of a new theatrical division, marking the company’s latest expansion under owner Todd M. ...
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Deli Boys returns May 28 with new cast additions for Season 2
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Deli Boys returns May 28 with new cast additions for Season 2

By Barbara Roche Apr 10, 2026
Hulu has set a May 28 return for Season 2 of Deli Boys, adding several recurring guest stars to the cast as the series moves into its next chapter. The series continues to s...
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Filmscape opens audience registration for 2026 expo at CineCity
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Filmscape opens audience registration for 2026 expo at CineCity

By Barbara Roche Apr 4, 2026
Mark your calendar. Filmscape Chicago 2026 returns June 27 and 28, bringing the Midwest’s largest film and television production expo back to CineCity Studios. Audience re...
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The Chi films final season as new cast members join ensemble
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The Chi films final season as new cast members join ensemble

By Barbara Roche Apr 3, 2026
The Chi is currently filming its eighth and final season in Chicago, as Paramount+ confirms a group of new recurring guest stars joining the ensemble. Production on the fina...
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NBC has announced the renewal of Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med
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NBC has announced the renewal of Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med

By Barbara Roche Mar 27, 2026
It is official. NBC announced it has renewed Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D., securing another full cycle of production in Chicago for the 2026–2027 season. The re...
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MBS / ISS Expendables Store earns a thumbs up from Chicago crews
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

MBS / ISS Expendables Store earns a thumbs up from Chicago crews

By Barbara Roche Mar 27, 2026
When something is needed on set, there's no time to search multiple sources across the city. This is where MBS Expendables steps in. Most of us are very familiar with MBS Eq...
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Inside The Fields Studios: The Chicago campus and the team behind it
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Inside The Fields Studios: The Chicago campus and the team behind it

By Barbara Roche Mar 20, 2026
In Chicago’s growing production landscape, The Fields Studios has built its philosophy around something simple. An experienced leadership team, reliable support, and a collab...
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Chicago Med wraps filming of Season 11
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Chicago Med wraps filming of Season 11

By Barbara Roche Mar 20, 2026
Chicago Med has wrapped the filming of Season 11 in Chicago, marking another production milestone for one of the city’s longest running television dramas. Chicago Fire and Ch...
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First look at The Chi filming final season in Chicago
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First look at The Chi filming final season in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Mar 18, 2026
Production is underway in Chicago on the eighth and final season of The Chi, closing out a series that has been a steady presence in the city since its debut in 2018. Create...
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One Chicago Crossover roars to season highs
  • ONE CHICAGO

One Chicago Crossover roars to season highs

By Reel Chicago Mar 11, 2026
Chicago showed up for Chicago. NBC’s latest One Chicago crossover delivered season highs for all three dramas on March 4, with Med pulling 6.39 million viewers, Fire drawi...
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NBC 5 Chicago celebrates Women’s History Month
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NBC 5 Chicago celebrates Women’s History Month

By Reel Chicago Mar 7, 2026
NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will commemorate Women’s History Month with an in-depth, weeklong series on the mental and physical changes associated with perimenopaus...
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The Bear will close its kitchen with Season 5
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The Bear will close its kitchen with Season 5

By Barbara Roche Mar 4, 2026
After five remarkable seasons, The Bear is preparing to serve its final course. Sources indicate that the upcoming fifth season of the FX series will bring the story of Carmen ...
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One Chicago crossover brings back Halstead and Upton
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One Chicago crossover brings back Halstead and Upton

By Barbara Roche Feb 27, 2026
NBC’s One Chicago crossover returns March 4 with a unified storyline running across all three shows. Titled The Reckoning, the event brings together Firehouse 51, Gaffney Med...
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Polar Plunge Chicago returns March 1 to support Special Olympics
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Polar Plunge Chicago returns March 1 to support Special Olympics

By Barbara Roche Feb 24, 2026
More than 5,000 participants are expected to take the icy leap into Lake Michigan when Polar Plunge Chicago returns to North Avenue Beach on Sunday, March 1, 2026 beginning at ...
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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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