Steve Harvey show was great! I'm such a fan of his books! I was here for the 5th and final season…read moretaping of Steve Harvey for Mothers day week. Upon entering NBC tower we were checked in and all by security with a metal detector all of our bags/belongings. Please remember to pack light so the line can move quicker. You can see all the shows posters they taped from the news, entertainment, Steve Harvey, and Judge Mathis. After security check-in we went up the elevator to the waiting area where we received donuts and water. They call out your name in the order it was received and you form a single file line as you enter the studio. The set was beautiful all jazzed up (shades of purple) for mothers day week. The taping took a while to start like an hr or two to behind so we were watching old episodes of his show which were funny. I can tell you he looks better in person. Be prepared to move, dance, wiggle to get the energy flowing prior to taping. While taping he is so funny and energetic!! His staff was fun, lively, and enthusiastic. Sad to say you will be missed, this is his last season in Chicago but good luck Steve Harvey and crew onto bigger and better things!

We like the new state-of- the-art studio but the moving lines behind the newscasters is very…read moreannoying. It would be nice to stop the movement and just leave the solid lines. Thank you.

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! This show was awesome. I always…read moredreamed of being on this show, and throwing a chair or going for a haymaker punch to only be held back by Steve, the bouncer. My favorite episodes generally involved the "Holiday Hell Feast" where they'd invite the midget Klan over with the midget Black Panthers and let them sort it out over mashed potatoes and gravy. The episodes where someone reveals themselves to be a transgender were always good television. Inevitably, people got their hair pulled or a chair thrown. I never made it to the taping, unfortunately. But it was always my favorite thing to watch on TV when I got to stay home sick from school. I heard they moved the taping to Connecticut. I guess there's better freakazoids out there to put on the show. But it wasn't tacky television. There was always the closing thought, where Jerry poignantly summarizes what we've learned and how we can all make the world a better place.

Tasteless talk shows come and go, but one magazine declared this long-running daytime chatfest "the…read moreworst show in the history of television." Loaded with bleeped profanity and guests who aren't afraid to embarrass themselves on national TV. My daughter went to a few of the shows taping, and she said she laughed from the minute she walked in to the minute the show was over. No matter what the shows title was, I would always get a laugh when I would see his shows on tv. My daughter says that he was such a sweet gentleman. Always greeted his audience with respect. May he RIP

Had such a fun night at The Second City! my cheeks hurt from laughing the whole night! I loved…read morebeing able to had good and drink served right to our table!

Such a fun time at The Second City! This was my first time experiencing a show here, and it was a…read morecool. The performers were quick, hilarious, and did a great job working with the crowd. I laughed a lot. I had general admission tickets, and we were seated in a great spot off-center from the stage in the raised seating section. The mix of great comedy, food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere makes this a perfect spot for a night out. Definitely a Chicago experience worth checking out!

Chic-A-Go-Go is many things: underground music showcase, children's public access TV show, and…read moreprobably most importantly, CARAZY (sober) DANCE PARTY! First, you've got to come up with some sort of costume. Banana, Russian soccer player, evergreen forest--whatever you want, it doesn't have to make sense. Bonus points for bright colors! Then, you head over to the studio and dance alongside children, college students, older folks and other friendly types, all while local bands lip-sync to their songs in front of you. Oh, and there's a talking rat named RATSO that tells jokes. Best part: it's FREE! And they usually set out free snacks. Sometimes there are special celebrity guests. THE Paul Frank was featured one time. I enjoy going with my friends for something different to do. And believe me, it is VERY different. Sometimes it smells a little in the studio, like the smell of not having regular shower access, but it's part of the charm. And FUN! Tapings are normally Saturday or Sunday afternoons, but they vary. Email ratso@roctober.com for up-to-date info.

Who doesn't love talking rats? I mean, really. Chic-A-Go-Go is a Chicago institution and one I am…read morevery pleased to have experienced. Viable Public Access television is going the way of the dinosaur but, somehow, C-A-G-G has managed to tape over 700 episodes and entertain kids young and old throughout the Midwest. I didn't quite know what to expect. It seemed way too simple to just show up to a building, pay nothing, smile for the camera, and dance to music. But, that's exactly what you do. You show up at the appointed tape time (it's TV; time rules all), you should be dressed in some sort of catchy costume (it's TV; stand out), get ready to take direction (it's TV; follow the rules), and show the world what you've got (it's TV; some rapper has to be looking for a rump-shaker). For my taping, there were monsters, robots, kittens, princesses, wizards, and the little kids dressed up in costume as well. The director said "Action" and the very first refrain I heard was "I whip mah herre back an' forth!" Dammit! Another Smith has infiltrated something that was good and pure. On cue, all the little ones started bobbing and moving to their braided-leaders commands. Startled, I began to think ill of my plan until the evil sounds of the littlelest Smith were drowned out by Motown... and then The Jackson 5... and then LIVE, IN-STUDIO DOO-WOP! What? What is going on here? Nothing makes sense. This is awesome. Miss Mia's job is to interview the musical guests and keep the action moving. She does an excellent job at both. And as pleasant as she is to watch in action, my true attention was trained on Ratso -- the puppet rat MC who calls the shots. Perhaps my rapt attention to a talking rat over an attractive, music-loving female speaks volumes to my current lack of a dating life. I had a fantastic time etching my way into a piece of Chicago broadcast history and I think most everyone would feel the same.

I actually was at ABC Studios because I was attending a live studio taping of Windy City Live…read moreThe show actually tapes at about 1 but they have you for in line beginning at about 11:30 but you stand outside I stood for at least 30 minutes they take you inside of the building where you will wait more and get a number and actually step inside the building when you can hang up your coat and you wait some more so about 15 minutes before 1pm and go inside it's predetermined where you going to sit I lucked out and actually had a great seat The set itself is pretty small and it's multi-purpose or they kind of turn to the side or step up a step 4 different interactions or different segments of the show but it's a really intimate soundstage or you're really close we had a really funny guy who was directing us Director on set prompted us in applause in the oooh and aaaahhs what to do on camera and what not to do who really was honest about crowd participation the host Val she was very hospitable she was very nice and happy and pleasant the other two were pretty nice and engaging as well it was actually three separate things on the show that we got to see and I honestly don't see how they fit all those things in an hour it was makeup segment it was Hot Topics segment they had the lady from Sweetie Pie's I believe her name is Ruby it was just a jam-packed show but I enjoyed it and I also walked away with a free t-shirt a book by the author they also had an author there who had like a mentoring program a real rag to riches story After they were done with the makeup segment we also got one of the products to take home with us so that was pretty awesome and after the show The Host allow you to take photos and selfies with them and they also posted them on their way Windy City Live Instagram page

Their weather man Larry Lowry looks like a a statue no life in his broadcasts at all…read moreI swear he is a robot. I watched a different station now when he the weatherman

I am here often performing my work related duties and I have to tell you , everyone I've come in…read morecontact with have always been friendly outgoing and helpful. Funny how I've always had a certain opinion until I started going there with my boss for his interviews. And a special shout out to the security people at the station who are always awesome Keep up the great work guys and gals

Worst closed captioning in broadcast by far. Injecting names of hosts or anchors (Ex: Ji Suk Yi) or…read moreother added words that have NOTHING to do with context is beyond ridiculous and its constant. My poor hearing challenged husband has had enough... add Konrads "might" or "could" weather forecasts are exceptionally vague if not totally inaccurate and like others have mentioned leave actual Chicago hoods like lakefront out completely. Loyalists no more.

We went to a comedy show here and it was a lot of fun! It lasted an hour, and consisted mainly of…read moreskits , some crowd work. The tickets were pretty cheap too. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something to do in the Chicago area last minute

I have been going to shows at The Annoyance for over ten years, and I have yet to see a bad one…read more The bar staff is always awesome, and hanging out before or after a show in the bar area is always a great time. I regularly bring visitors to The Annoyance, as it's a great way to spend a small amount of money to showcase great Chicago comedy. Their ticket prices are not a hit on the wallet at all, even if one is hosting many people. I love it for a random date night as well.

Short but sweet review - the experiences we've had at the Chicago Theater have always been…read moreconsistently good. This time was no different. My last review still stands. We arrived on time, were seated, and the concert started on time. The acoustics are great and our seats were in a good spot. We used their concession stand to get water and snacks - because we bought our tickets and paid for the concessions using a Chase card, we were given a big discount - nice. We'll continue to go to the Chicago theater when they have shows we want to see. It's a great theater and a wonderful experience.

I have been to the Chicago Theatre several times for concerts and have had experiences in all of my…read morevisits. It's an iconic Chicago landmark for catching live events. I like its ornate décor, the stadium style seats set-up which offers good stage view, the acoustics, and the overall aesthetics of this venue which makes it an ideal place to watch live events. On my recent (late June 2026) visit to see The Human League, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet for the Generations tour, overall, I had a good experience. There were couple of issues that we had such as lack of cool air circulation inside the auditorium (it was hot and sweaty) and a couple of people standing throughout the show to dance, blatantly blocking other peoples' view and not caring about being inconsiderate and uncourteous to people behind them to which the theatre ushers had no problem with it. Otherwise, I have not had issues at this venue. So, 4.5 stars but rounded up to five. I look forward to going back here.

Came here for a weekend show in the summer. Parking in their lot is $25 cash, which we did for the…read moreconvenience of it. There were a lot of parking attendants in the lot and security staff when we got there. The inside of the theater has stairs to the second floor / balcony area and stalls for drinks and food. We only purchased two water bottles $17 total which is hefty but you're not allowed to bring in food or drinks. There were only drinking fountains but no water bottles filling stations. The theater itself does not have enough air conditioning for the size so it was quite humid and hot in the space especially for an almost sold out show. The area outside the theater does have air conditioning. There's only two small elevators and the outside theater space is all carpeting. The seats are relatively small but did have good cushioning. We appreciated the balcony seats because even if you're seated behind taller people you can still have great view of the stage. If you want to be close to center view in the balcony, book in section 206 in seats 8-10. We waited a bit after the show to avoid the crush of people leaving the venue which worked out well. We had parked near the stage entrance to get a glimpse of the performers leaving and then could leave right after.

I was gifted two tickets from a friends to see Charlie Puth's Whatever's Clever World Tour at his…read more5.15.2026 Rosemont stop for my birthday! I haven't been to the Rosemont Theater in forever, but I do recall it always being a positive experience. Parking?: Decently priced and close to the entrance Security?: Present enough to make you feel safe. The process for checking bags and being [metal detector] wanded was smooth. Merch?: Conveniently located in the main lobby, well displayed, and smooth to make a purchase. I had eaten dinner prior to arriving, but the concession stand looked to have decently priced snacks. The theater looks a little um, retro(?), but it was a gift to be in a beautiful theatre over a giant sports stadium. The sound quality was great, the seats were comfortable, and I could see Charlie very well, even if I chose to sit during a slower song due to the staggered, stadium seating. Traffic on the way there was a little slow due to a concert at Allstate Arena, the Chicago Dogs home opener, and Anime Central, but that was on me to be responsible and leave at an appropriate time. I had looked up the set list on SetlistFM so I knew there was no encore. As soon as that last note of "Changes" rang out into the air, I was a cloud of myself as I briskly walked to the car to get out of the parking lot, haha. What a joy to enjoy a concert and be back on my own driveway in 23 minutes!

Chicago's college connection! This radio station has it…read moreall! Jazz, Sports, News, Alternative, Alternative Jazz, Alternative Sports, Alternative News. They've got a lot going on here- the students seem to be the DJs and they bring their own flavor of music with them. So don't expect to hear the same thing over and over and over and over like some of those top 40 stations. There's a good chance you'll never hear a song twice on here. Eclectic! There's some weird stuff on here. My favorite part is sort of the laid back attitude of the DJs. They're not all polished and professional like those Top 40 stations. Since it's a community radio station, they don't have advertisements every few minutes, like those Top 40 stations. In fact, they don't have any! It's all public service announcements, reminding you not to drive without a seat belt, or to wear a bicycle helmet. If you don't happen to be on the DePaul campus, you can still listen to this radio station on your smart speaker, or on their website, or even on their dedicated app!

EX DJ YELPING That…read moreis our top story tonight... Wow a lot has changed in 11 years. I use to have my own radio show on this station and also handled the sports too with my buddy Larry G. It was a lot of fun. The bad part is that the FCC really limited our FM signal, which meant I was broadcasting to a 6 block radius and the poor students eating in the cafe. Fast forward to 2013 and I am actually listening to DePaul Radio on my iPhone as I am writing my review. That is just crazy because I'm at least 2 miles away from the station. In fact, you can now hear this station worldwide on iTunes or watch them on a webcam. What a great opportunity for these future broadcasters. I hope they appreciate this because I would have been so excited for this kind of exposure. I have not been in the new station but it looks much nicer then what I was broadcasting from. We also had to splice tape too for our sport shows and interviews. I am sure the new studio is all digital. Handling the sports back then was fun. Larry and I would rolled up to the Rosemont Horizon (now called the Allstate Arena for all you young DePaul students) for the Mens Blue Demon basketball games with our press badges around our neck. We even got press parking right next to the stadium. It was even fun to get to eat with the real professional sports writers. Yes they feed us. This is the life! I had some great moments in my college radio career. I truly enjoyed interviewing an upset Alonzo Mourning after his Georgetown team got beat by DePaul. Yeah we had some good basketball teams in the past. I really wish they could return to the glory years. I also loved covering the women's basketball team too. I always enjoyed my one on one interviews with Coach Doug Bruno. He was always animated and a lot of fun. So my advice to these young broadcasters is this: learn as much as you can and do internships. Soak all of this in because it all changes in the real world. These will be some of your most memorable times, so enjoy every moment. I've got you tuned in and I'm enjoying it. Keep on spinning those records (those are those round things...no not CDs! Oh wait your probably spinning MP3's! Digital makes you life so easy!)