In a significant win for the state’s film and television community, the Illinois General Assembly passed a sweeping expansion of the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Incentive program, reinforcing Illinois’
Downtown Chicago turned into a sea of hand-lettered signs, drums, and inflatable costumes on Saturday as many as 250,000 people flooded the Loop for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest,
Are you breaking the law if you film an ICE law officer in action? According to the DHS, you are. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) framed public recording
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 Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer Tony Barracca
Choose Chicago launched the new Never Done. Never Outdone. marketing campaign to position Chicago as a premier global destination for leisure travel, meetings, and events. The new campaign was informed
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, announced its slate of programs, festivals, and series leading up to the 61st edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival,
Chicago’s Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Jan. 27 at the Water Tower Water Works, 163 E Pearson St. at Michigan Ave. with Governor JB Pritzker and
David Schwimmer, best known for his role as Ross on Friends, is reaffirming his commitment to Lookingglass Theatre Company, the Chicago-based theater he co-founded in 1988. For Schwimmer, the theater
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
