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Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, Chicagoland is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city. The series will explore where politics and policy meet real people's lives -- in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education, and public safety -- to meet national and local challenges.

THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD to Play Under The Gun Theater
by Tyler Peterson - October 06, 2015

T?he Greatest Story Never Told?i?s performing interactive improvised theater for families at U?nder The Gun Theater?­ 956 W Newport Ave. every Saturday morning at 11:00am from October 24th ­ December 19th, 2015. Tickets range from $15.00 ­ $25.00....


Simon Pagenaud and Will Power Duel for the 2016 VERIZON INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
by A.A. Cristi - September 14, 2016

This weekend's motorsports coverage on NBCSN is highlighted by a duel for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series championship, as Team Penske teammatesSimon Pagenaud and Will Power battle for the season title at the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET....


Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Set for Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Tyler Peterson - December 01, 2015

Featuring the classic rock music of Earth, Wind, and Fire, Shining Star performs at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre January 2, 2016....


Chicago Inclusion Project Partners with Chicago Cultural Alliance
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2016

Teaming up in the spirit of community engagement and celebration of cultures, the non-profit organizations of The Chicago Inclusion Project and The Chicago Cultural Alliance come together in a strategic partnership. ...


Chicago's Trinity Academy of Irish Dance to Celebrate 17th World Title withCelebration & Open House, 3/7
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2015

The famed Trinity Academy of Irish Dance—Gold-medal winner of this year's World Irish Dance Championships, an international competition most recently held in London—kicks off preliminary St. Patrick's Day festivities with a free family-friendly celebration and Open House, Saturday, March 7 at select...


Vanille's Sophie Evanoff Receives 2016 James Tyree Emerging Business Award
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2016

Sophie Evanoff, president and CEO of the famed Chicago patisserie, Vanille, was awarded the 2016 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award by The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce at its 112th Annual Meeting. The award includes $50,000, courtesy of Mesirow Financial and The PrivateBank....


Florence Larue and The 5th Dimension to Perform at Metropolis, 10/30-31
by Tyler Peterson - September 30, 2015

Grammy award winning Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension perform their timeless hits at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre October 30 and 31, 2015....


NBC Sports Kicks Off The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, 9/18
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2016

NBC Sports heads to Chicago this weekend for the first race of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup postseason, as well as the playoff-setting race of the XFINITY Series....


Brothers Will & Anthony Nunziata Coming to Metropolis, 9/5
by Tyler Peterson - August 06, 2015

Brothers Will and Anthony Nunziata bring their exciting concert Broadway Showstoppers to Metropolis on September 5, 2015....


Chicagoland Massage Envy Spa Locations Offer Special Valentine's Enhancement, 2/14-15
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015

Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend at one of Massage Envy Spa's 40 Chicagoland locations by scheduling a treatment as a couple. The perfect opportunity to spend relaxing quality time together, couples may choose treatments such as a soothing hot stone massage, invigorating deep tissue massage or a re...


2017 Chicago Theatre Week Slates February Dates in the Windy City
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016

Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW17), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will take place February 9 - 19, 2017, spanning a week and two full weekends....


Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Kate Baldwin, Paolo Montalban and More for THE KING AND I at the Lyric
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016

Lyric Opera of Chicago released today new behind-the-scenes rehearsal images from its grand-scale production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I, featuring Broadway stars Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban as Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam. The production runs April 29 through May 22 (pre...


NBC Sports to Launch Quicken Loans $16 Million Perfect Grid Challenge
by Tyler Peterson - September 14, 2015

After Saturday's Sprint Cup showdown at Richmond International Raceway, 16 drivers are set to compete in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series Championship. Eleven of the drivers qualified by winning races and five fought their way in based off the season long points standings. The 16 drivers are now set to co...


TV: First Look at Highlights of A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
by Christina Mancuso - November 25, 2014

Over the course of their 2014 season, Theatre at the Center, a major equity player on the Chicago theater scene, has introduced audiences to never-before-seen productions on Chicagoland stages. To round out their current season, they will be making no exception, and are thrilled to present the regi...


Chicago Theatre Week Will Expand in 2015
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2014

Due to overwhelming success, Chicago Theatre Week is expanding in 2015. The upcoming celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago is returning for its third year and will take place February 12 - 22, 2015, spanning a week and two full weekends for the first time. More than 100 produ...


League of Chicago Theatres Launches THEATRE WEEK 2016 Today
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016

Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will take place today, February 11, through February 21, 2016, spanning a week and two full weekends....


Vanille Chicago Hosts Free Kid-Friendly Monthly Children's Book Club and Interactive Kids' Concert
by A.A. Cristi - October 04, 2016

Chicago's premier French-style pastry shop, Vanille Patisserie, presents a complimentary Children's Book Club and Interactive Kids' Concert with Bubbles Academy as new free monthly events in their three Chicagoland locations. Known for its legendary macarons and other handmade confectionaries, Vanil...


Details Announced for This Year's BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - January 01, 2015

The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration will take place for the 5th year in a row at The Call Bar in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. This year's Celebration will be on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. from 8 pm to midnight....


Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Kate Baldwin, Paolo Montalban and More for THE KING AND I at the Lyric
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016

Lyric Opera of Chicago released today new behind-the-scenes rehearsal images from its grand-scale production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I, featuring Broadway stars Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban as Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam. The production runs April 29 through May 22 (pre...


ShawChicago's to Host Annual Gala SHAW CELEBRATES SHAKESPEARE
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2016

ShawChicago marks the 400th birthday of William Shakespeare with its annual Gala, entitled Shaw Celebrates Shakespeare, at The Casino, 195 E. Delaware Place on May 21st at 6 PM....


GREAT EXPECTATIONS Extends thru 12/20 at Strawdog Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2014

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the extension of the remount of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, adapted by Gale Childs Daly and directed by Jason W. Gerace, through Saturday, Dec. 20 at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway St....


Writers Theatre Announces New Managing Director and Director of Institutional Advancement
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2016

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, announces the promotion of Jon Faris to Managing Director and Carly Magill to Director of Institutional Advancement.  Lauren Sale also joins the Writers team as Director of Educati...


New Mixed-Use Development in Rosemont, The Pearl, Acquires Its First Tenant
by Robert Diamond - August 20, 2015

Braden Real Estate, a Chicago-based commercial real estate development company, announces a deal to bring Buddy V's Ristorante to the new mixed-use development, The Pearl, located in Rosemont, IL. Buddy V's Ristorante will occupy 8,500 square feet and will feature an Italian restaurant and bakery sh...


Chicago's Trinity Academy of Irish Dance Celebrates 17th World Title with Celebration & Open House Today
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015

The famed Trinity Academy of Irish Dance—Gold-medal winner of this year's World Irish Dance Championships, an international competition most recently held in London—kicks off preliminary St. Patrick's Day festivities with a free family-friendly celebration and Open House, today, March 7 at select Tr...


The Chicago Inclusion Project Partners with Writers Theatre, TimeLine & ATC
by Tyler Peterson - June 27, 2016

Chicago Inclusion Project Founder and Producer Emjoy Gavino is pleased to announce a slate of upcoming projects with three Chicagoland theatres....






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