Whether it was a bear or a donkey, Chicago dominated national headlines in 2024. It was a year where The Bear dominated awards shows and ratings, and the Democratic National
The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago, a non-profit dedicated to empowering a diverse and sustainable community of independent content creators, announces its annual Magic Hour Gala fundraiser. This much-anticipated event
For more reasons than we can count, Chicago has once again been named the Best Big City in the U.S. in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This year,
Grammy-winning superstars and activists, Pink and John Legend, have been tapped to deliver high-profile performances at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) tonight and tomorrow. According to CNN, who broke the
Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) will bring a star-studded lineup to the stage, as prominent figures such as former President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama,
For the first time in 28 years, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) makes its triumphant return to the City of Chicago. NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and NBCU Local Chicago digital properties
As the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) approaches, Chicago is preparing for an influx of Hollywood’s brightest stars. With the historic campaign of Kamala Harris for president at the forefront,
The 2024 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Summer Season is about to begin, bringing free world-class arts programming to the Midwest’s #1 attraction celebrating its milestone anniversary this season. Artist lineups were announced for
Third Coast Music, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Chicago’s rich music culture through education and community outreach, announces its ambitious mission to construct Chicago’s inaugural Scoring Stage. With a
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched its annual Black History Month campaign, designed to honor and uplift the contributions of Black Illinoisans, business owners and
The Independent Film Alliance Chicago (IFA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing the community and resources needed to build a diverse and sustainable industry of independent content creators, will honor independent film director
Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Chicago and Cook County (ECA), is set to present
The 29th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival will be held in person at the Gene Siskel Film Center November 3–16, 2023. Since 1994, the Black Harvest Film Festival has been Chicago’s annual
Lynn Osmond, President, and CEO of Choose Chicago, proudly announced that Chicago has once again been named the “Best Big City in the U.S.” This remarkable recognition marks the seventh
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced today the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 12-15 in downtown Chicago. Now in its 9th year, the four-day conference is
Right on the list with Chicago’s most famous foods — deep dish pizza and hot dogs, is Eli’s Cheesecake — the original Chicago-style cheesecake, created by restaurateur Eli Schulman, 43 years ago in
Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO, and leaders in Illinois’ film industry announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase from the
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema / Chicago, announced the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 13-16. Now in its 8th year, the four-day conference is
A recent 30 second political mud-slinging ad against Democratic Governor JB Pritzker features a clip from Apr 19, 2022 of Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressing the City Club of Chicago and
The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema / Chicago, announced this year’s Industry Days will be held October 13-16, 2022 during the Festival in downtown Chicago. Industry Days is the Chicago International Film
