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Chicago’s Entertainment Industry Gets a Major Boost with Construction of The First and Only Purpose-Built Film Studios in Illinois – The Fields Studios

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Lundi, mai 22, 2023

“The Fields Studios is an important driver of jobs and revenue for the city and the state, and further elevates Illinois’ position as a viable and desirable production option for the entertainment industry.

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  • “The Fields Studios is an important driver of jobs and revenue for the city and the state, and further elevates Illinois’ position as a viable and desirable production option for the entertainment industry.
  • We welcome Knickpoint Ventures’ innovative approach, industry expertise and commitment to Chicago and its meaningful addition to our film production capacity,” said Governor Pritzker.
  • The Fields Studios building also offers office tenants expansive amenities, including rooftop decks, a fitness center, and onsite retail.
  • Construction of the new sound stages and support space is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

Comfort Cases' Founder Rob Scheer to Join Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks in the 100-Day Rooftop Campout Against Violence

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Jeudi, février 10, 2022

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In the ongoing mission to promote hope and dignity to youth in foster care, Rob Scheer, founder of international non-profit Comfort Cases today announces that he will join Chicago's Pastor Corey Brooks as part of the 100-Day Campout to end violence in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In the ongoing mission to promote hope and dignity to youth in foster care, Rob Scheer, founder of international non-profit Comfort Cases today announces that he will join Chicago's Pastor Corey Brooks as part of the 100-Day Campout to end violence in Chicago.
  • This year, Pastor Brooks' rooftop is a replica of the future Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center that will help transition "O Block" to "Opportunity Block."
  • Pastor Brooks and guests, including Comfort Cases' Scheer, will spend the night in tents on top of the containers.
  • While in Chicago, Pastor Brooks will introduce Scheer to the Woodlawn neighborhood, which unfortunately suffers from daily acts of violence among its citizens.