Chicago Sci-fi Author of “The Chronocar”

Chicago Sci-fi Author of “The Chronocar”

Author Steve Bellinger talks about his time-travel sci-fi novel “The Chronocar” set in the Chicago southside Bronzeville neighborhood and the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology, the author’s alma mater. Listen to the podcast above or watch the video recorded version below. This selection of 

Chicago Eventologist Proclaims January 6th “National Smith Day”

Chicago Eventologist Proclaims January 6th “National Smith Day”

We are planning to have Eventologist, Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith as a recurring guest on our Chicago Broadcasting Network podcast to share one or more monthly “holidates” with us including suggestions on how to specifically celebrate with a “Chicago Spin” beginning with National Smith Day, January 

THE TORCH – Continuing a Blues Legacy | Film Review

THE TORCH – Continuing a Blues Legacy | Film Review

If you are not already a fan of Chicago Blues Legend Buddy Guy you are very likely to become one after seeing THE TORCH a new documentary directed by Jim Ferrell and distributed by IFC Films, set to premiere as the closing night presentation at 

Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet Comments

Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet Comments

Chicago Producer Gigi Pritzker and Chicago Director Jennifer Reeder talk about the film festival and their films MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN and KNIVES AND SKIN from the red carpet at the 55th Annual Chicago International Film Festival running through October 27, 2019 at the AMC River East 

Contemporary Chicago Film History

Contemporary Chicago Film History

Here is an interesting video interview with Michael Corcoran from our Authors Showcase archive talking about contemporary or “modern” Chicago film history. Chicago tour guide Michael Corcoran co-author with Arnie Bernstein in the book “Hollywood on Lake Michigan” was recently interviewed by the Chicago Reader for 

Brit Turns Camera on Chi

Brit Turns Camera on Chi

Photographer and London native Abigail Zoe Martin moved from Madrid to Chicago with her family about three years ago. A bit at loose ends as to what she should do, the portrait photographer decided to turn her camera toward the common and not so common 

Chicago Based Beer Reviewer

Chicago Based Beer Reviewer

I thought it would be fun to feature beer reviewer Mark McDermott who I found while simply trolling the web for interesting Chicago related content. Though he does not review Chicago beers exclusively he is based in Chicago. To give this intro to Mark a 

John Vincent Sings Anthem for Cubs | Chicago History

John Vincent Sings Anthem for Cubs | Chicago History

Chicago radio legend Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano interview John Vincent on Facebook Live at Ditka’s, the moment the singer learns he will be leading the national anthem at the Cubs World Series game October 29, 2016.

Pete Wentz Favorite Chicago Spots

Pete Wentz Favorite Chicago Spots

Pete Wentz shows and tells you what to do if you have 48 hours in Chicago.

Skatterplot

Skatterplot

Featured Profile with pianist and pop composer Chicago native, Steven Solomon a/k/a “Skatterplot”.

Profile of Artist Julia Oehmke

Profile of Artist Julia Oehmke

Produced as part of series featuring Chicago artists Julie Oehmke and Sandra Holubow promoting an exhibit through July 12, 2018 at the Chicago Cultural Center to commemorate the 2018 Illinois Bicentennial.

Sandra Holubow Prepares for Bicentennial Exhibit

Sandra Holubow Prepares for Bicentennial Exhibit

Artist Sandra Holubow prepares for a joint 2018 Illinois Bicentennial art exhibit with Julia Oehmke at the Chicago Cultural Center.