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Film officials say increased production days lead to more revenue for the city and local crews.  

Earlier this week, there was as a massive fire at an abandoned warehouse in Bridgeport. The building's now being demolished, even though it's still smoldering, and still looks like an ice palace.

Catch up on today's biggest news with Charlie Meyerson's round-up.

Television shows filmed in Chicago have struggled to connect with audiences. But why?

NBC's Chicago Fire starts off with some firefighters going to a fire in Chicago. So in case you thought that the title was referring to the soccer team, or was a period piece about the original Chicago fire, or was a metaphor or something, rest assured: you will see plenty of firemen fighting fires.

Chicago's real firefighters watched their fictional counterparts respond to fires, gunshot wounds.

The story of the Great Chicago Fire, as told in an epic feature film from Hollywood's Golden Age.