For Lena Waithe, The Chi has always been more than television; it’s a love letter to her hometown. And as the series heads into its eighth season, that letter is only getting...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
After seven seasons patrolling the streets of Chicago as Detective Hailey Upton on NBC’s Chicago P.D., Tracy Spiridakos is stepping into a new kind of law enforcement, tradi...
Jonathan Kaplan, the Oscar-nominated director of The Accused and a pivotal creative force behind the Chicago-set medical drama ER, has died at age 77. Kaplan passed away in Los...
SMASH Virtual Studios has become the go-to virtual production partner for NBC’s hit One Chicago franchise, changing how these shows shoot car process sequences. For the past...
NBC is doubling down on drama, and Chicago is once again front and center. Fan-favorite franchise #OneChicago returns this fall with all-new episodes of Chicago Med, Chicago Fi...
Chicago’s culinary stars get their close-up in The Bear. See every restaurant location from Seasons 1–4 on an interactive map.
If you’ve ever watched The Bear and foun...
Chicago P.D. is welcoming a major new addition for its upcoming 13th season. Actress Arienne Mandi, known for her roles in The Night Agent and The L Word: Generation Q, has bee...
Production resumes this coming week on NBC’s One Chicago franchise, as Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med prepare to start filming the new season. Based at Cinespace...
Wisconsin wants back in the game. More than a decade after ending its film tax incentives, the state has passed a new incentive program aimed at bringing productions north and ...
The Illinois Production Alliance (IPA), the state’s leading voice for the film, commercial, and television production industry, announced the election of IATSE Local 476 Busi...
On July 17, CBS dropped a late-night bombshell: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run in May 2026, and with it, CBS will retire the Late Show franchise altogether...
FX and Hulu’s The Bear is back at the table, and it's serving more than just chaos in the kitchen. The critically acclaimed Chicago-made series scored 13 Emmy nominations for...
After a rocky run of underperforming films and lukewarm series, Marvel Studios is banking on fresh faces and bold new stories to reclaim its cultural dominance. And the one cha...
