Spike Lee

The new alderman for Englewood and Auburn Gresham said he's been involved in politics since he was 11.

Politicians tugged from opposite sides on Spike Lee's film, as Gov. Bruce Rauner halted the tax program.

Ald. Will Burns (4th) was trying to halt a state tax credit for Spike Lee's "Chiraq" film production.

Spike Lee will shoot scenes Downtown for his controversial film Monday.

Ald. David Moore (17th) said he listened to the community, but still objects to the film's title.

The production is also looking for extras for a scene to be filmed at St. Sabina Church.

Ald. David Moore denied a permit request for the movie to celebrate the filming of "Chiraq."

Nearly 500 extras filmed the pivotal scene on Monday of Lee's "Chiraq," a title Ald. Burns objects to.

Fake gunfire is scheduled between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday in Wicker Park.

A new date has not been set for the block party, which was postponed due to Monday's predicted weather.

The director will celebrate with the community.

But Ald. Burns and others still upset over potential name.

Lee will appear at St. Sabina to discuss the film, which has been criticized by some aldermen.

Ald. Will Burns' resolution says any film subsidy should enhance, not diminish the city's reputation.

A local agency is seeking hundreds of background performers between the ages of 7 and 75.