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'Chicago P.D.', 'Chicago Fire' Shows Aim For More Neighborhood Filming

Permits are up for both Dick Wolf shows, officials confirm.

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Gavel Comes Down on 'Chicago Justice' As Locally Made Show Is Canceled

Drama is a rare miss for producer Dick Wolf.

'Chicago Fire' Filming Will Shut Down Dearborn Bridge Monday

Don't be alarmed by "fire department" activity near Dearborn and Wacker on Monday, but steer clear.

Here's A Map Of Filming In Chicago In 2016, A Year The City Was A TV Star

Over 4,000 film permits were issued by the city in 2016.

'Chicago Justice' Filming In Albany Park This Week: Where Not To Park

The upcoming NBC series will be filming in the neighborhood this week.

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Is Chicago Fatter Than New York, As Dick Wolf Says? The Truth Hurts

If 3 percent heavier can be thought of as "slightly" heavier, then the iconic TV producer is spot on.

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Booming Chicago Film Industry Breaks Records With $1.3 Billion In Revenue

Including "Chicago Fire," "Empire" and "Shameless," 10 TV series filmed in Chicago this year.

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Could 'Chicago Fire' Spawn 10 Spin-Off Shows? Star Taylor Kinney Thinks So

Promoting the franchise's fourth show, the actor and show's producer say it could rival "Law & Order."

Filming in Chicago 2015: 'Empire,' 'Chi-Raq' and a Lot of Dick Wolf (MAP)

The city received more than 1,679 film permit requests during 2015.

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'Chicago Sanitation' the Newest TV Series? Nah, Just a Funny Or Die Spoof

Think "Chicago P.D./Fire/Med" has maxed the city's television potential? Funny Or Die proves otherwise.

Which Chicago Department Should Get a Dick Wolf Show Next? (POLL)

Can NBC's "Chicago Public Library" become a real thing?

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Dick Wolf Says His 'Chicago' TV Shows Could Film for 10 Years

Like Mercedes cars, his shows such as "Chicago Fire" can "run for hundreds of thousands of miles."

'Chicago PD' Filming in Uptown Grocery Store

The new show will film parts of an episode at Dalia Food Market, 4661 N. Broadway.

'Law and Order' Creator Dick Wolf to Headline Chicago Film and Media Summit

The Emmy award-winning TV creator, who also developed "Chicago Fire," will be the keynote speaker.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.