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Tuesday: Filming in Old Town

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Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a Chicago Film Office courtesy notice that CynCity Productions will film “Fried Catfish” in Old Town on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (5:00 am–9:00 pm), with nearby no-parking/tow zones and parking restrictions on parts of Cleveland Ave and North Ave. The notice directs residents to the location manager with questions and notes traffic control support by the Chicago Police Department. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or other policy/streets meetings or decisions were mentioned.

Tuesday: Filming in Old Town
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Old Town Filming Notice
 

Dear Neighbors,

The Chicago Film Office issues filming permits without needing aldermanic approval. This is a courtesy notice for neighbors' awareness

CynCity Productions will be filming scenes for "Fried Catfish" in Old Town on:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (5:00 am - 9:00 pm)
Parking restrictions may impact the following areas:  

  • Both sides of Cleveland Ave from North Ave to 1523 N Cleveland Ave   
  • South side of North Ave from Cleveland Ave to Hudson Ave  
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Location Manager, Christopher Scott at 773-983- 0190.

In order to park essential vehicles and equipment near the set, streets in the area will be posted as NO PARKING/TOW ZONE. All traffic control is supervised and supported by the Chicago Police Department.

If you have additional questions regarding this or other filming in Chicago, contact the City of Chicago Film Office at 312-744-6415.

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Sincerely,

Alderman Brian Hopkins
2nd Ward

2nd Ward Service Office
121 N LaSalle St 
Chicago, IL  60602
(312) 643-2299


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