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On a Mission from God—and Movie Stills

Ever stumble upon a hidden gem in an antique mall? This Blues Brothers find might spark your curiosity about Hollywood publicity stills.

6 days ago1 min read

An emotional reaction in Planes, Trains and Automobiles was tied to a subplot that director, John Hughes, chose to remove.

Nov 14, 20241 min read

Look for 2 monuments devoted to the founder of Memorial Day in our short video on The Trial of the Chicago 7.

May 27, 20242 min read

In this excerpt from Oscar Winners in Chicago (25 min.)—our fourth program counting down to the 2024 Academy Awards—learn about a game-chang

Mar 1, 20241 min read

Walk virtually around the birthplace of Delta Airlines, and learn about the company's links to Chicago and in-flight entertainment.

Nov 28, 20231 min read

In this roundtable discussion, a podcaster, a blogger, and a tour guide discuss how they record Chicago's past and present film history.

Nov 15, 20231 min read