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Lakeshore PBS works to fill void left by WYCC

By Daniel Patton Dec 1, 2017

Lakeshore PBS recently announced that Democracy Now will soon be part of its lineup. Beginning at 12 a.m. on December 5th, the program’s breaking news and in-depth feature...

LSG Partner Jerry Glover to retire in 2018

By Daniel Patton Dec 1, 2017

In January, entertainment lawyer Jerry Glover will enter the next phase of a career that began with a dream role in the Christmas Opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, when he wa...

Al Capone set to descend upon Chicago and the world

By Colin Costello Nov 29, 2017

Just when Chicago thought we had gotten rid of infamous gangster Al Capone, we get pulled back in. Milo Gibson, son of Mel Gibson, is set to reprise the role made famous by ...

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Fay Ferguson, Urban Grind, The Avengers, Apple

By Colin Costello Nov 29, 2017

CAF honors Burrell’s Fay Ferguson Burrell Communications tweeted that The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) named agency Co-CEO, Fay Ferguson, as the 2017 Silver Medal A...

Siskel to host “On Location” program during construction

By Pamela Powell Nov 29, 2017

Taking a cue from loyal patrons, the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago will begin making extensive renovations and technical upgrades to its ...

New doc details Chicago’s role during WWII

By Colin Costello Nov 27, 2017

Earlier this month, WTTW premiered a new documentary from former WTTW producers John Davies and Brian Kallies. Titled A City at War: Chicago, it aired during the PBS station’s...

WTTW online series celebrates Pilsen

By Daniel Patton Nov 27, 2017

The latest short documentary in WTTW’s online series, My Neighborhood Pilsen, focuses on Lincoln United Methodist Church’s role in providing sanctuary for international asyl...

WYCC sold for over $100 million less than its worth

By Scott Sanders Nov 27, 2017

The sale of Chicago’s second public TV station may have cost the city college system $130 million, according to the results of a six-month investigation contained in this arti...

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Best of the Midwest Awards, VML, Huge Detroit news

By Colin Costello Nov 22, 2017

Today, The Midwest Independent Film Festival announced their nominees for The Best of the Midwest Awards Celebration, which recognizes the premier films and filmmakers featured ...

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Making music with David Cassidy

By Daniel Patton Nov 22, 2017

David Cassidy, the 67-year-old legendary artist and performer who succumbed to organ failure Nov. 21, spent some of his last days playing music in Chicago. “We were workin...

Energy BBDO calls up new smart phone for ZTE

By Colin Costello Nov 22, 2017

On Friday, ZTE, the Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, released their most innovative, revolutionary de...

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AFI Closes with tribute to Aaron Sorkin

By Colin Costello Nov 21, 2017

The 50th annual American Film Institute Festival came to a resounding close last Thursday night with a moving tribute at The Chinese Theater for writer/director Aaron Sorkin and...

Is social media ruining your work life?

By Lorna Sheehan Nov 21, 2017

Okay, you’re sitting (or hopefully standing, it’s healthier) behind your desk at work, waiting and hoping for someone to like or comment on the hilarious video you posted th...

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Digitas, Indianapolis Art, Box Office, SNL in the news

By Colin Costello Nov 21, 2017

DigitasLBI, AOR for Maytag, has produced a humorous new thirty second spot called Delivery that supports Maytag’s tagline, "What’s Inside Matters." Directed by Martin Gr...

Sandro helps Jewel Osco keep it “Local”

By Daniel Patton Nov 21, 2017

The main commercial for Jewel Osco’s new Local campaign features a series of yearbook style customer close-ups that transform into a lively celebration of Chicago on a sunny a...