2017 Sets Record for TV and Films Produced in Chicago
Chicago just finished a record year for film and TV production and 2018 is looking good. The mayor’s office says that 580 projects–including eight full-season TV series and parts of […]
Trump’s Average Approval Rating 33% In Illinois
President of the United States Donald Trump had an average approval rating of 33 percent in Illinois in 2017, according to a Gallup Poll released Tuesday. Trump received the lowest […]
Illinois Democrats Seek Information on Russian Voting Hackers
U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (D-2nd) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th), with 15 other Illinois members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, signed a letter to committee chairman Trey Gowdy […]
Evanston Police Injure Suspect in Mistaken Arrest
Evanston police mistakenly identified Gregory Hall, 60, as the man who committed an armed robbery of a thrift store, and injured his wrists during arrest. While Hall shares some similar […]
Sun Times’ Richard Roeper Reportedly Bought Fake Followers
According to a New York Times report that studied the purchases of fake social media followers, Chicago Sun-Times movie critic and long-time Roger Ebert co-host Richard Roeper is one of […]
Sunday Cinema Explores Jewish Influence on Music Around the World
Over three Sundays in February, the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents a film series that traverses the world exploring the connection between Judaism and music. From India […]
Southern Exposure at the DuSable Makes the South Side Shine
Shore to suburbs, Chicago is a shining example of architecture from so many different schools. Whether you’re admiring Burnham and Root’s Rookery, the intricacies of the Gothic Revival details of […]
Fresh Start to Your Week: 1/29 – 1/31
It’s the final days of the first month of 2018! Hopefully it’s been a successful January, where you’ve kept to your resolutions and enjoyed the great city we live in. […]
Chicago Police Officer Under Investigation for Social Media Posts
A Chicago Police officer is under investigation over racist, potentially threatening, and otherwise inflammatory remarks on social media. Propublica Illinois learned recently that the Civilian Office of Police Accountability Officer […]
Rauner, Ives to Appear for Chicago Tribune Endorsement Session
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner will face off with Republican challenger Rep. Jeanne Ives in front of the Chicago Tribune’s Editorial Board Monday morning, in what might be the only time […]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky to Boycott State of the Union Address
Illinois House Rep. Jan Schakowsky plans to boycott President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. “I refuse to normalize President Donald Trump and his loathsome language and actions,” […]
MoviePass Drops River East 21, Nine Other AMC Theaters in Pricing Dispute
MoviePass, a subscription ticket service, has dropped 10 busy AMC theater locations, including Chicago’s River East 21, because of AMC’s objections to its pricing and other demands. MoviePass offers one […]