Carnival @ Superman Celebration 2026

Amusement Attractions Carnival
at Superman Celebration 2026 June 11-14, 2026

Metropolis, IL Location and Ticket Information Coming

Unabridged Queer Book Club, March 17

BOOK CLUB

Unabridged Books
March 17 OR March 25 @ 7:30pm
~ ~ ~
"Bertram Cope's Year"
by Henry Blake Fuller

A young college professor becomes the source of gossip among a group of eccentric townspeople in this entertaining comedy of manners, a new reissue for Union Square and Co.’s Herald Classics line.

Horror Book Club, The Cipher

Horror Book Club
Unabridged Books, March 18-19
~ ~ ~
"The Cipher"
by Kathe Koja

Winner of the Bram Stoker Award and Locus Awards, finalist for the Philip K. Dick Award, and named one of io9.com's "Top 10 Debut Science Fiction Novels That Took the World By Storm." With a new afterword by Maryse Meijer, author of Heartbreaker and Rag.

Spider-man Leaving Griffin MSI February 8, 2026

Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition

Are your spider senses tingling yet? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is swinging into Griffin MSI!

Paul Tazewell to Showcase 'Wicked' Costumes

Paul Tazewell to Showcase 'Wicked' Costumes
at the Griffin Museum

Costume Designer Paul Tazewell to Showcase His Work from ‘Wicked’ and ‘Hamilton’ at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Pronoucing Names @ The Globes

Golden Globes Producers on Pronouncing Names, Podcast Category

[Big Fin] Doctor Who Christmas: It's a Wonderful War

Doctor Who: Christmas: It's a Wonderful War and Other Stories

From a sleepy English village to an asteroid on the edge of creation, Christmas is celebrated across all of time and space. But beneath the snow and behind the tinsel... the monsters are waiting.

DHS Targets Chicago Tribune

Trump Administration Targets Chicago Tribune Over ICE Coverage

The Trump administration has ramped up its attacks on American journalists, and its latest target is the Chicago Tribune

Hollywood: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Films
Hollywood Alarmed

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, marking the first time his tariff policies would target a service rather than goods. Industry leaders warn such a move could disrupt Hollywood’s reliance on international production hubs in Canada, the U.K., and Australia, threatening U.S. jobs and billions in exports. The announcement, which reignites Trump’s feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds new uncertainty for an industry already struggling to rebound from pandemic-era box office declines.

Chicago Reader Aquired!

Chicago Reader gets a lifeline with acquisition
by Seattle-based Noisy Creek

"The Reader has been at risk of shutting down too many times over the years," the newspaper said in a note to readers today.

HBO's "The Gilded Age" Gets Season 4

HBO Renews Original Drama Series
THE GILDED AGE For A Fourth Season

The Emmy®-nominated HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE has been renewed for a fourth season. From creator Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”), HBO’s THE GILDED AGE has achieved praise for its ensemble cast, costume design, and Emmy®-winning production design. The season three finale will air on Sunday, August 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) and all episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.

LEGO Masters Jr. Premieres Aug. 18

MOVE OVER GROWN-UPS, THE BRICKS ARE BACK WITH THE KIDS!

Budding Brick Builders Team Up With Celebrities In New Four-Week Special Event Series Lego(R) Masters Jr. Launching Monday, August 18 @ 8/7C On Fox And Streaming The Next Day On Hulu.

Kelly Osbourne To Host The All-New Format Based On Fox's Hit Series Lego Masters.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Article

“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” the newest series in the nearly
60-year-old franchise, warped into San Diego Comic-Con

They introduced the full cast and the first trailer for the show, which will debut
in early 2026.

Dean Cain: Superman Too Woke

Former Superman Dean Cain Says
Hollywood Has Made the Character Too ‘Woke’

Dean Cain is not a fan of the direction Hollywood is taking Superman. The actor, who played the superhero on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman from 1993 to 1997, said he is concerned about James Gunn‘s vision for the character.

Andersonville MidSommar Fest 2025 - New

Andersonville
MidsommarFest 2025
Pics and Video(s)

Midsommarfest is located in Andersonville, a neighborhood located on Chicago's north side. The festival takes place on Clark, from Foster Avenue (5200 N) to Gregory (just north of Catalpa). It ran from June 13-15, 2025.

Universal Horror Unleashed Chicago

CHICAGO:
Universal Destinations & Experiences
To Open Universal Horror Unleashed

Plan to put horror venue near casino casts new doubt on stalled megaproject

Monster High Skullector M3GAN Doll

YOU MADE EYE CONTACT
Monster High Skullector M3GAN Doll

She’s escaped containment, just in time for a movie sequel. Our doll version is online: faceplate off, systems unstable, and ready to infiltrate your shelf.

LC3 Collector Con Coming to Lake County

Lake County Collector Con (LC3)
is coming to Hawthorn Mall
on July 12, 2025

Lake County Collector Con (LC3) is the LARGEST TRADING CARD, ANIME, AND POP CULTURE EVENT in northern Illinois!

Back To The Future in Chicago!

Great Scott! It's Back The Future in Chicago!

Back to the Future in Concert ... June 26-28, 2025

Charlie Chaplin: FBI Target?

How Charlie Chaplin Became an FBI Target

Chaplin’s wild soirées around Venice Beach and his affinity for very young women garnered the interest of J. Edgar Hoover and his federal agents.