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Chicago film festivals and events

Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: Charlie Chaplin at the Essanay Studios in 1915, ’80s classics like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Blues Brothers, modern day hits…

Your filming location guide to Chicago TV shows

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Your filming location guide to Chicago TV shows

Chicago is becoming a hotspot for television and movie filming. Last year alone, 13 shows were actively filming all around the city, including both new…

Published on July 21, 2022 by Jocelyn Geboy

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7 movies not to miss during the Chicago International Film Festival

From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to High Fidelity and The Sting, Chicago has played host to an impressive range of classic movies. Last year, more…

Published on October 15, 2019 by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

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