The 80th World Science Fiction Convention
The Chicago Jazz Festival returns September 1st through the 4th with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park. You can find the festival just a few blocks from the Hyatt, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced Continue reading Chicago Jazz Festival
Program Updates (as of September 2 – All times are CDT) Session Room Changes How Could Comic Book Tech Change Our World (Saturday at 5:30 PM): Room has changed from Grand Hall J to Grand Hall L Japanese SFF and Continue reading Chicon Signals: Day 2 Updates and News
“We should all learn to live with uncertainty.” During her opening ceremonies speech, Helen Montgomery (Convention Chair) shared these words of wisdom from a former teacher, and the statement has stuck with me ever since (granted, the ceremony took place Continue reading Sunrise Edition: Day Two (with Con Updates)
Join us in showing your support for Ukrainian fans who are not able to join us at Worldcon this year. Enjoy a hand crafted cocktail – your choice of the Blue Sky or the Golden Grain – and make a Continue reading Tammy’s Tastings: Toast to Ukraine
Call for On-Site Virtual Hosts! We are in desperate need of On-Site Virtual Hosts. The host sits in the room where the panel is happening at the Hyatt, helps start the streaming, and acts as the “voice” for any questions Continue reading Chicon Signals: Day 1 Updates and News
Tired of Lembas Bread and… more Lembas Bread? Are you looking for a good place to eat or grab a snack between panels and activities? You may want to try out one of the establishments below, recommended by fellow Chicon Continue reading Frugal Finds, Good Eats, and Bookstores Galore!
One of the traditional activities during Worldcons is the daily Stroll with the Stars. It’s an opportunity to see the world outside the convention, get a little exercise with a leisurely stroll through the local area in the company of Continue reading Stroll with the Stars