Chicago's first "theatrical" public performance took place in 1834, when a ventriloquist and showman, Mr. Bowers, charged 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children to see a show of him eating "fire-balls, burning sealing-wax, live coals of fire and melted lead.”
The Chicago White Sox and the Schaumburg Boomers have announced the selection of Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg, Ill. as Major League Baseball’s mandated training site for the club’s taxi squad during the 2020 season.
Chicago Fire FC announced today that the Club has acquired $100,000 in 2021 General Allocation Money from the New England Revolution in exchange for Chicago’s right of first refusal for defender/midfielder Matt Polster. Additionally, the Fire will receive up to $100,000 in future GAM if Polster meets certain performance-based metrics with the Revolution.
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Indiana’s statewide community resource referral agency, Indiana 211, is now part of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expands TSA PreCheck™ eligibility to all active Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) and Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) holders who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or lawful permanent residents.
It is with sorrow that we must announce the cancellation of our 2020 Tomfoolery Fun Club events. Due to the uncertain nature of the public health landscape, we deem it appropriate to cancel our shows.
CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE RELEASES DOLL FACE HAS A PARTY!, A CHARMING, ZANY, POIGNANT NEW VIRTUAL PUPPET SHOW CREATED WITH BRIAN SELZNICK (“HUGO,” “HOUDINI BOX,” “HARRY POTTER”), NOW ON CCTv
CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE RELEASES DOLL FACE HAS A PARTY!, A CHARMING, ZANY, POIGNANT NEW VIRTUAL PUPPET SHOW CREATED WITH BRIAN SELZNICK (“HUGO,” “HOUDINI BOX,” “HARRY POTTER”), NOW ON CCTv
Nominations are now open and run through September 2, to honor a new class of South Shore Legends at the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority, Hammond. Legends are individuals or teams whose accomplishments “resonate in and beyond Northwest Indiana.” The Wall of Legends Project is sponsored by the BP Whiting Refinery.
Raven Theatre Announces Revamped 2020-21 Season:
BEAUTIFUL THING | By Jonathan Harvey | Directed by Mikael Burke
World Premiere! | EDEN PRAIRIE, 1971 | By Mat Smart | Directed by Henry Wishcamper
Chicago Premiere! | THE LUCKIEST | By Melissa Ross | Directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle
Plus: Announcing the First Production of Raven’s 2021-22 Season:
World Premiere! | THE LAST PAIR OF EARLIES | By Joshua Allen | Directed by Tyla Abercrumbie
