Chicago-based Oscar award maker sheds nearly 100 jobs

Dec. 5, 2012
Pink slips arrived days after the company announced it would be purchased by an Indianapolis firm.

The one that got away

Jan. 12, 2012
By the end of high school, I was ready to graduate and get the hell out of Dodge.

Robots invade Jeff Awards!! Martians next?

Jun. 7, 2011
A robot invasion was just one of the surprises at the 38th annual Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, handed out Monday night (June 6) at their usual venue, Park West.

New York's Obie Awards honor Chicago theater

May. 17, 2011
There were several Chicago connections in New York Monday night when the 56th annual Obie Awards were handed out, honoring work in Off-Broadway theater.The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristofer Diaz received the Obie for Best New American Play (and Diaz picked up $1,000).

Lookingglass snags 2011 Tony Award

May. 3, 2011
Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company has won the 2011 Tony Award for Excellence in Regional Theatre, making it the fifth Chicago Off-Loop troupe to win the coveted award.The announcement was made Tuesday morning (May 3) in New York City by the American Theatre Wing and the League of American Theat

James Beards grasping for share of attention

Feb. 21, 2011
Last week, the James Beard Foundation announced its list of "semi-finalists" for the exhaustive, annual list of chef and industry awards. Routinely called the "Oscars" of the food world, the Foundation began handing out awards in 1990.