Chicago Museum of Broadcasting Communications Presents “A Night with Larry King”

The Museum of Broadcasting Communications in Chicago is going to be hosting an awesome event coming up in September... A Night with Larry King! On Friday, September 19th at 7pm, Charley Steiner, the "Voice of the LA Dodgers" and Radio Hall of Fame member, will be be hosting this unique event and emceeing the evening.

Kollaboration Works to Build Strong API Presence in Chicago Entertainment through 2013 Showcase

Empower through entertainment: that is the Kollaboration mission. Who are we? We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to building a strong Asian and Pacific Islander (API) presence in the entertainment industry. We work not only to provide a creative outlet for API individuals to showcase their talent but also to redefine the presence and perception of Asian Americans in entertainment, media, and performing arts.

Simply Stylist Comes to Chicago!

Hey Chicago! Sammi, here with your latest summer fashion news! Ever want to shop and network all in the same place? For the first time ever, Chicago is welcoming Simply Stylist- an event where you can connect with top individuals in the fashion industry and pamper yourself.

Chicago Actor Joe Mantegna Honored with a Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

Big congrats to my good buddy, and Chicago native, Joe Mantegna who will be forever immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Friday April 29th! I've not only had the pleasure of interviewing Joe about his deep love for Chicago in this Olympic video above, but through dinner with him & his wife, visits to his set, time with his fam, phone calls, tweets (haha)… I have not only come to understand that he is an outstanding actor, producer, and writer… But I have found him to be one of the most interesting, honorable, sweet, smart, passionate, cool… human beings I've ever met.. And I mean that.
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Guess who all is headed to the 53rd grammy awards!

Billy Dec at the 2010 Grammys from A Chicago Thing on Vimeo. I'm off to los angeles in the morning because its grammy time again- this Sunday the 13th! Here is a quick video of me on the red carpet last...
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NYFD Running To Remember 9/11 Through Chicago Today!

The New York Fire Department is running cross-country in remembrance of the victims of September 11th. This “tour of duty” started in Los Angeles on August 12 at 8:46am when the first plane struck. They...