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Hi aChicagoThing readers! Lesley De Leon, from Billy Dec's office here. I'd like to take this opportunity to share a very cool event : How cool is it that The Bulls are currently in first place? And...

Good morning readers! Amanda Weir from Billy's office here today - March Madness is finally here and what would this month be without a party at Rockit to celebrate and give thanks to Big Brothers Big...

You’re Going to Hollywood!- That’s what fellow Chicagoan Chris Medina (26) was told this season on American Idol after he sang The Script’s “Breakeven." Chris blew up on the show when he also...

Join me for the Rock The Vote Nights party, after the big mayoral debate, this Thursday night (2/17) 8-10p, at Rockit! Chicagoan & American Idol winner Lee DeWyze is coming home to perform live,...

Billy Dec at the 2010 Grammys from A Chicago Thing on Vimeo. I'm off to los angeles in the morning because its grammy time again- this Sunday the 13th! Here is a quick video of me on the red carpet last...

**UPDATED Nov 29, 2011 :: We're thrilled to announce we have the honor again of being host to 2011's Best of the Midwest Gala! Tuesday, December 6th come to Rockit Bar and Grill (22 W Hubbard) to celebrate the premier filmmaking talents in Chicago and the Midwest. It's been an exceptional year for The Midwest Independent Film Festival and here's your chance to join in the excitement! Click here for more info, a list of the nominees and to get your tickets - http://www.midwestfilm.com/pages/vote_/155.php See you there!**

“Dare 2 Dream” is a high profile benefit concert that has featured Kings of Leon, Common, Cypress Hill, Gavin Rossdale.. all to benefit music education.  This Saturday 12/4, they bring "The Roots" to...

if you follow kate walsh, jeremy piven & i on twitter (if not, click here to follow!), you probably have seen us talk about the event above! now I get why private practice's kate walsh deserves an...

I never ever thought I would see that title myself, but here's a quick little video montage of me hosting the cbs morning show shooting out my feelings on the economy, Tiger Woods, technology, travel,...

every year, people, performers, celebs,.. around the world come to the great city of chicago (and our venues, see video above!) to enjoy the best musical talent around at lollapalooza! this year, i’m happy...