Carol Fox & Associates

09/11/2026

The universe is within reach at CF&A's newest client! 🌠

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience blasts off in Chicago on Thursday, October 1 at Germania Place (108 W Germania Pl) in Old Town. Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, this free-roam, interactive virtual reality journey lets you witness the birth and death of stars, explore distant galaxies, and come face-to-face with a black hole. Built from real astronomical data and traveling alongside data from the Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and Chandra X-ray Observatory, this is a fully immersive, walkable universe unlike anything you've experienced before.

Tickets are available now via app or website! Learn more here: feverup.com/m/748251?srsltid=AfmBOopVtpW0shN_q-PwFLwtWxYrD4yl5VrmdxqH-znjLGybDRaAgq9A

09/10/2026

Front-page news for The Grove at Bloomingdale!

CF&A secured front-page coverage in the Daily Herald for The Grove’s announcement of five new restaurant tenants joining the brand-new mixed-use development: Game On!, GIA MIA, Hacienda Real, a new contemporary Greek concept from Forte Hospitality Group, and Loretta’s Last Call.

We’re proud to support The Grove as it continues to take shape as Bloomingdale’s newest dining, entertainment, and community destination.

📰 Read the full Daily Herald feature: dailyherald.com/20260909/business/something-special-the-grove-at-bloomingdale-takes-big-step-with-announcement-of-five-new-restaura/

09/09/2026

Serial Killer The Exhibition opened September 5 in Chicago at Cinespace Studios, presenting a documentary-style exploration of serial crime, criminal psychology, forensic science, and history. It features more than 2,100 authentic artifacts across 40 galleries connected to approximately 150 cases, including a Chicago-focused section on H.H. Holmes and John Wayne Gacy.

To mark the opening, CF&A hosted media and content creators for an inside look at the exhibition, highlighting its scale and Chicago-specific content for local audiences.

Now open through Jan. 24. Learn more: serialkillerexhibit.com/chicago

09/04/2026

Labor Day Weekend is here! Check out what our CF&A clients have to offer around Chicago!

Correction: V**e! The Grease Parody is on stage September 4-6 this weekend and open through January 2027.

09/01/2026

Lights, camera, content! 🎬

Our Social Media & PR teams went behind the scenes of V**e The Grease Parody to capture all the energy, laughs, and personality of the show. From collaborating with the cast on original content to directing shoots and talking with audiences, we came away with plenty to keep the fun going long after opening night.

The result? A packed content calendar, multiple original social series, audience testimonials, and advertising creative designed to keep building buzz throughout the run.

V**E! The Grease Parody is now playing at the Apollo Theater Chicago! Visit vapethemusical.com for tickets and more information.

08/28/2026

We're excited to be supporting the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce as "Meet Me on Milwaukee" returns this summer! 🚲✨

Starting this Sunday, Aug. 30, Milwaukee Avenue from North/Damen to Ashland goes car-free on the last Sundays of August, September, and October — transforming the corridor into a walkable destination packed with sidewalk sales, outdoor dining, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun.

New this year: expanded wellness and community programming including fitness classes from local studios, a mahjong class, a kid's bounce house, and more interactive experiences. Plus, Special Service Area #33 is offering free bike check-ups, snacks, bike lights, reflective leg bands, bells, and more.

08/27/2026

🎸Edgewater Music Fest returns this weekend August 28–30!

Located at Broadway & Thorndale, this street fest, hosted by the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, features 30+ music acts, the largest street vendor market in Edgewater’s history, local food & breweries, a kids area, an on-site record store, drag brunch with Hamburger Mary’s, and more! Suggested $10 donation.

Stop by the press table and say hi to members of our team!

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶🐾

We’re celebrating the real stars of CF&A, the dogs who keep us company, make us laugh, and probably deserve a spot on payroll.

To celebrate, we’re introducing the CF&A Dog Directory, a look at the four-legged members of our team and their very official job titles.

Swipe through to meet the pups who make our CF&A family complete!

08/25/2026

We’re excited to announce Serial Killer The Exhibition as the newest client of Carol Fox & Associates.

Coming to Chicago on September 5, the internationally acclaimed true crime exhibition will transform Cinespace Chicago Film Studios into an immersive exploration of serial crime, criminal psychology, forensic science and history.

Featuring more than 2,100 authentic artifacts, 40 galleries and artifacts connected to approximately 150 serial killers, the Chicago exhibition also includes a special focus on two cases deeply connected to the city: H.H. Holmes and John Wayne Gacy.

We’re proud to be working with the team behind this compelling Chicago experience and helping bring its story to local audiences.

The exhibition is already generating attention in Chicago, with recent coverage from WBBM Newsradio highlighting the scale of the collection and its Chicago-specific focus.

Read the full story: https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/new-true-crime-exhibit-in-chicago-features-thousands-of-artifacts-related-to-notable-serial-killers

08/24/2026

Last week, CF&A announced one of our newest clients, Pulitzer on the Road, through the Associated Press with distribution to 151 outlets, reaching a potential audience 658,000,000+ in the first 24 hours after the announcement.

"Pulitzer on the Road: Prize — Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire" is a 20-city touring exhibition jointly organized by Pulitzer Prizes and the American Library Association, launching in October at the Chicago Public Library and the Dallas Public Library continuing through May 2028, with stops at public libraries across the country. The exhibit highlights more than a century of Pulitzer winners ranging from groundbreaking reporting on the Pentagon Papers and Watergate, to iconic photography like the AP's "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima," to poetry, plays, and fiction from literary giants. Pulitzer-winning authors Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett, and Daniel Kraus will be among the artists and journalists making appearances throughout the tour.

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Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett and Daniel Kraus are among the authors participating in a touring exhibition organized by the Pulitzers and the American Library Association.