Chicago Fire is an American procedural drama series created by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, serving as the first installment of the Chicago franchise. Premiering on October 10, 2012, the series has aired 270 episodes as of April 16, 2025. The show delves into the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, rescue personnel, and paramedics of the Chicago Fire Department at the fictional Firehouse 51, home of Engine 51, Truck 81, Rescue Squad 3, and Ambulance 61. The main cast includes Jesse Spencer as Captain Matthew Casey, Taylor Kinney as Lieutenant Kelly Severide, Monica Raymund as Paramedic Gabriela Dawson, and Lauren German as Paramedic Leslie Elizabeth Shay. The series has been renewed for a twelfth season, which premiered on January 17, 2024, and a thirteenth season, which premiered on September 25, 2024. The characters' compelling storylines and the intense, high-stakes nature of their profession have captivated audiences, making Chicago Fire a beloved and enduring television series.

The Chicago Bulls, founded in 1966, are a renowned American professional basketball team based in Chicago and competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team has achieved significant success, particularly during the 1990s, when they won six NBA championships. Led by the iconic Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, along with coach Phil Jackson, the Bulls established themselves as one of the NBA's greatest dynasties. Their dominance was evident in their record-setting 72-win season during 1995–96, a milestone that stood until 2015. Despite a subsequent decline in the late 1990s, the Bulls showed promise in the early 2010s with players like Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. The team has also produced multiple NBA Most Valuable Player Award winners, further solidifying their legacy in the league. Throughout their history, the Bulls have engaged in intense rivalries with teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, and the New York Knicks, enhancing their status as a storied franchise in the NBA.The Chicago Bulls were granted an NBA franchise on January 16, 1966, and quickly made an impact in their inaugural season, securing a playoff spot and earning accolades for their early success. The team saw a resurgence in the late 1960s and early 1970s under the leadership of Pat Williams and head coach Dick Motta, reaching the conference finals in 1975. However

Chicago P.D. is an American police procedural television series created by Dick Wolf as part of the Chicago franchise. The show, which premiered on January 8, 2014, follows the lives of the uniformed patrol officers and the Intelligence Unit of the 21st District of the Chicago Police Department as they tackle the city's major street offenses. The series stars Jason Beghe as Sergeant Hank Voight, the enigmatic chief of the Intelligence Unit, Jon Seda as Senior Detective Antonio Dawson, and Sophia Bush as Detective Erin Lindsay, among others.Sergeant Hank Voight, despite his tough exterior, is dedicated to the victims of the crimes his unit investigates. Antonio Dawson, on the other hand, has limits on how far he will go to get criminals off the streets. Erin Lindsay, a tough detective with a troubled past, has a close relationship with Voight. The show has been renewed for an eleventh and twelfth season, with the eleventh season premiering on January 17, 2024, and the twelfth season premiering on September 25, 2024.The plot revolves around the action-packed daily lives of the characters as they strive to maintain peace in the city. Voight, in particular, must adapt to a changing geopolitical context and adopt new strategies to combat crime in the city he loves. The show has garnered a dedicated fan base and continues to captivate audiences with its thrilling storylines and compelling characters.

Chicago Med is an American medical drama series created by Dick Wolf as the third installment of the Chicago franchise. The show premiered on November 17, 2015, and follows the emergency department (ED) doctors and nurses of the fictional Gaffney Chicago Medical Center as they navigate personal and professional pressures while working to save lives. The main cast includes Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead, Yaya DaCosta as April Sexton, Torrey DeVitto as Dr. Natalie Manning, Rachel DiPillo as Dr. Sarah Reese, Colin Donnell as Dr. Connor Rhodes, Brian Tee as LCDR Dr. Ethan Choi, S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin, and others. The series has been renewed for a ninth season, which premiered on January 17, 2024, and subsequently for a tenth season, which premiered on September 25, 2024. Set in Chicago, the show focuses on the emergency department at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center and often features crossover events with characters from Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.

Chicago is a renowned American musical set in the Jazz Age, with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. It is a satirical take on corruption in criminal justice and the notion of the "celebrity criminal," inspired by real-life criminals and crimes reported by journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins. The original Broadway production opened in 1975 and ran for 936 performances, showcasing Fosse's distinctive direction and choreography. The musical's success led to revivals on Broadway and the West End, with the 1996 Broadway production setting records as the longest-running musical revival and the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Chicago has also been widely staged and toured worldwide, and its 2002 film adaptation won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Based on Watkins' play, Chicago delves into high-profile murder trials of women in the 1920s, reflecting the changing views of women in that era and the media's portrayal of female defendants as celebrities. The musical's characters, such as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, are inspired by real individuals involved in the sensational trials.