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| 03.03.2026 | 12 Top Japanese Comedians to Perform in English at Chicago’s Iconic “The Second City” | 12 Top Japanese Comedians to Perform in English at Chicago’s Iconic “The Second City”
JAPAN, March 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Five Free Performances Scheduled for March 19, 21, and 22, 2026
Following the global success of anime, manga, a... |
| 30.01.2026 | Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ fame, dies at 71 | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By ANDREW DALTON and JOCELYN NOVECK, AP Entertainment Writers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O’Hara, a gifted Canadian-born comic actor and “SCTV” alum who starred as Macaulay Culkin’s harried mother... |
| 21.05.2025 | Comic actor George Wendt, who played Norm on TV sitcom Cheers, dead at 76 | Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on the long-running hit NBC television sitcom Cheers, died on Tuesday (May 20) in Los Angeles. He was 76.
The passing of the Chicago... |
| 30.04.2025 | Why Chicago should be your springtime escape | People hang out as Chicago’s skyline is reflected in the Cloud Gate sculpture, otherwise known as “the Bean,” in Millennium Park on May 15, 2022. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/TNS) Snap a selfie at “The Bean”
No trip to Chicago is complete w... |
| 07.03.2025 | Jane Lynch: A Comedic Force to Be Reckoned With at BIFF 2025 | Jane Lynch is a name that resonates in the world of comedy. She’s a force of nature, a whirlwind of wit and charm. From her early days in Chicago’s improv scene to her rise as a household name, Lynch has carved a niche that few can rival. T... |
| 07.03.2025 | The Battle for CBS: Journalism vs. Corporate Interests | The landscape of American media is shifting. The battle lines are drawn. On one side, journalistic integrity. On the other, corporate greed. The recent turmoil at CBS highlights this clash. Incoming CBS President Jeff Shell is under fire fo... |
| 05.03.2025 | Entertainment | Comedy icon Jane Lynch to be honored for her career of scene-stealing brilliance at Boulder International Film Festival | Before Jane Lynch was a household name (or a recurring meme among group chats), she made a splash in Chicago’s improv scene with Second City and Steppenwolf Theatre. From there, she became a quirky standout in some of the best ensemble come... |
| 21.08.2024 | National Politics | DNC in Chicago: What happened Tuesday — and what’s coming Wednesday | Sen. Tammy Duckworth walks onto the stage, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth used her brief remarks on the United Center stage Tuesday n... |
| 09.07.2024 | The Ineffectiveness and Inhumanity of Boulder's Camping Ban: A Critical Examination of Homelessness in the Community | The recent legal developments surrounding Boulder's camping ban have brought to light the pressing issue of homelessness in the community. While the ban may have legal standing, its enforcement raises questions about the ethical implication... |
| 09.07.2024 | The GOP's Controversial Stance on Contraception Access: A Closer Look at Recent Legislative Failures | The recent failure of a bill aimed at protecting contraception access has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and critics alike. Despite the legality of birth control across the country, concerns have been raised about the lack of concr... |
| 09.07.2024 | Legal Dispute Unfolds Between Ginnie Mae and Texas Capital Bank Over HECM Tail Collateral | In a complex legal battle unfolding in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, attorneys representing Ginnie Mae and Texas Capital Bank (TCB) are seeking an extension to address separate motions brought by each party. Th... |
| 08.07.2024 | "Anchorman" actor Jay Johnston pleads guilty to interfering with police during Jan. 6 riot | An actor who played a street-brawling newsman in the movie "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and a pizzeria owner in the television series "Bob's Burgers" pleaded guilty on Monday to interfering with police officer... |
| 24.06.2024 | Levity Live, Owner of The Improv and Its National Network of Premium Comedy Venues, Makes Investment in Freestyle+ Parent Company, Mindless Inc. | Legendary comedy brand looks to put more improv in The Improv through training and digital experiences
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 24, 2024–
Freestyle+ announced today that parent company Mindless Inc. added Levity Live, premiere ent... |
| 30.05.2024 | Philadelphia weekend: Pride festival, Roots Picnic and Beer Week | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
🎪 Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo" is in Philly through Sunday. The show includes daring acrobatic feats, comedy and a carnival-like atmosphere at the Liacouras Center. Tickets: $29+
🤹 Bring the ... |
| 08.05.2024 | Entertainment | Column: About that ‘SNL’ student protest sketch — and a lousy time for political satire | Q: Anne, about that “SNL” cold open — I don’t know if it’s even possible to find anything funny in Gaza or Israel or even campus responses right now.
A: That is correct (laughs). The sketch wasn’t particularly good. If I had to guess, I’d g... |
| 18.07.2023 | Chicago actors warn Hollywood strikes could hurt film/TV industry | Late last week, actors joined writers on the picket line, leaving the immediate future of Hollywood productions in serious doubt.
Why it matters: It's the first time SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents film and TV actors, has been on strik... |
| 11.11.2022 | I always vacation somewhere with snow during the holidays. These 9 US places are my favorite quintessential winter wonderlands. | Travel I always vacation somewhere with snow during the holidays. These 9 US places are my favorite quintessential winter wonderlands.
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| 18.03.2021 | The Second City Set to Reopen Stages for In-person Shows in May | |
| 12.06.2020 | Father’s Day Gift Guide: Virtual Travel-Related Experiences | For 2020, plans for celebrating Dad on Father’s Day will be different. While states across America are reopening in various phases, one sure way to recognize dads and granddads on their special day is through treating them to experiences th... |
| 17.01.2020 | Wonderful Winter Activities To Do In Toronto | Toronto's skyline in winter is magical. Getty |
| 27.06.2019 | If You Love Comedy, Plan a Vacation To One Of These 4 Cities | Some people plan vacations around their favorite wineries or with a goal of visiting all of the baseball stadiums in the country. But, if you love to LOL (and, really, who doesn’t?), why not plan a comedy-centric vacation? |
| 21.11.2017 | Co-Working in Every Neighborhood: Chicago's 120+ Shared Work Spaces | Picture this: You’re an entrepreneur with a great idea, a few employees and a whole lot of potential. Now you just need an office.
Turns out you’ve hit the the office space jackpot if you’re building a company in Chicago. Over the last few ... |
| 16.04.2016 | The end may be near for Theranos: 5 must-read stories from MedCity News this week | The news that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have proposed revoking Theranos’ California lab license and banning the company’s owners, including Elizabeth Holmes, and its president Sunny Balwani from running a lab for two years or mo... |
| 29.03.2016 | Chicago has one of the country’s biggest business communities. Will tech follow? | As the ranking of emerging entrepreneurship communities goes, Chicago makes a good case that the game is rigged.
Consider those places that are often cited as U.S. leaders. There’s Silicon Valley, the truest and clearest global innovation p... |
| - | 10 affordable comedy classes you can take online, from virtual improv to sketch writing | iStock; Gilbert Espinoza/Business Insider
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| - | True University 2013 Yearbook | 2 days, 24 classes, 31 speakers, 88 companies, 298 attendees. True Ventures’ third annual True University was the best yet—a remarkable educational experience, a forum for deep conversation and connection, and a clear reminder to us at True... |
| - | The end may be near for Theranos: 5 must-read stories from MedCity News this week | Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos
Every week, we compile the most trafficked and thoughtful stories on MedCity News. Most influential: Formerly high-flying diagnostics company Theranos may be facing its demise.
1. Is this the beginning of the en... |
