With the fashion game on lock, content for flatscreens and iPhones are the next takeover destination. With Shonda Rhimes taking her talents to Netflix, Oprah’s network stabilized, “Empire” and “Shameless” using Chicago as their playlot, Lena Waithe and Common getting “The Chi” off the ground, Steve James bringing “America To Me” to the forefront of America’s consciousness, Lil Rell getting his own sitcom on NBC, there was only one power move left to be made: Michelle and Barack creating a production company (Higher Ground Productions) and signing a big, big deal to create shows for Netflix. (Scoop Jackson)
Best of Chicago 2018