This season, three of our most popular Chicago series have actors stepping into the director’s chair. Ayo Edebiri of The Bear, Jesse Lee Soffer of Chicago P.D. and Brian Tee
During today’s visit to Los Angeles, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker highlighted the film incentives offered by his state while emphasizing its commitment to protecting individual freedoms, including LGBTQ rights, women’s
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is heading to Hollywood to participate in the Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) event, Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois. Chicagoan Matt Walsh, star of Veep and the Apple TV+ series Manhunt,
After the crippling strikes of 2023, Chicago is an anomaly in an industry that is struggling to get back on its feet. Chicago production is back in full force. March
More than Hollywood. More than New York. More than Atlanta. Chicago production has returned faster and stronger than anywhere else. Chicago’s full-service production studios, equipment vendors, and strong union workforce
Through the creative leadership of 1o8, the Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Cares for Kids, and the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies have released the
The Bear breakout star, Ayo Edebiri, is set to make her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live on Feb. 3. The accomplished actress recently clinched prestigious awards, including an Emmy,
Ayo Edebiri, the 28-year-old breakout star of The Bear, continued her awards season success by securing her first Emmy trophy. Winning the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category,
Chicago-based talent agency Stewart Talent is basking in the limelight as two of its clients, Michael Cyril Creighton and Liza Colón Zayas, have secured nominations for the Screen Actors Guild
Well, that didn’t take long. Away, the popular luggage company, has taken a playful and creative approach to social media by spoofing The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White’s recent Calvin Klein
Who needs to watch a ball drop? As the wind blows cold and the cityscape lights up with the vibrant energy of New Year’s Eve, what better way to usher
While the news of our favorite TV firemen, cops, doctors, druglords, and chefs may sometimes be our top stories, we are also the news source for our production companies, post
The vibrant tapestry of Chicago’s production community has dimmed once again with the loss of several luminaries during 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s rich legacy in film
There’s a kind of a hush all over town as the cast and crews of the Dick Wolf One Chicago franchise, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med, and Lena
The Rolling Stone posted its 10 Best TV Shows of 2023 and two Chicago series are included in the list. Considering the number of critically acclaimed series that are currently
Northern Tool + Equipment is donating professional-grade tools and equipment to Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVS) in memory of the Bears icon, Dick Butkus. Butkus attended Chicago Vocational High School before making
The New York Times has named its “Best TV Series of 2023.” Among some of the expected shows such as Succession, Beef, Reservation Dogs and The Last of Us, Chicago-made
The moment the SAG strike ended, Chicago sets were prepped and back in production. In what is referred to as the TV Capital of the US, Chicago sets returned to
The impact from the double-strike was felt across the entertainment industry and beyond, leading to unprecedented delays in the production of TV shows and films, and having a trickle down
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