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Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.

Entertainment, Festivals & special events

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…

Arts, culture & entertainment

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