City gives Congress Theater pass

May. 9, 2013
Facing a long list of code violations in Cook County Circuit Court Thursday, venue owner Eddie Carranza was once again given the "all’s clear" to stay open.

Congress Theater testifies before Liquor Commission

Apr. 30, 2013
After two sessions of damning testimony presented by the city which could result in the revocation of his liquor license, embattled Congress Theater owner Eddie Carranza had his turn to defend himself Tuesday.

Congress Theater to stay open after inspection

Apr. 23, 2013
 An inspection of the Congress Theater Monday found sufficient progress to remain open at least for the next few weeks. 

Chicago cop calls Congress Theater 'untruthful' at hearing

Mar. 27, 2013
Sgt.

Police official: Congress Theater lied about serving alcohol

Mar. 27, 2013
Chicago Police Department Sgt. Joseph Giambrone claimed Congress Theater staffers failed to cooperate with police and were “untruthful” about serving alcohol on a night that left several underage patrons hospitalized. 

Congress Theater restoration underway, but it has a long way to go

Feb. 22, 2013
Controversial venue owner Erineo “Eddie” Carranza may indeed want the historic theater restored to its prime. But as is made clear in the city Building Department’s ongoing legal proceedings against him, which cite a daunting list of 37 violations, he’s got a long way to go to get there.

Too many street fairs, Congress rules the world, moon music and more

Nov. 13, 2012
Has Chicago reached Street Fest glut?

Congress' new security chief pulled gun on neighbor, used racial slur

Nov. 2, 2012
The New Congress Theater security firm is headed by ex-cop who was said to have pulled a gun on his neighbor, left dog feces on the front door and to have repeatedly used 'N' word.

Pages