Website Updates
See newer updates on the home page.
Filk Concerts
26 Aug 12
We have a great program of
Filk concerts lined up throughout the convention, including performances by Seanan McGuire, Betsey Tinney and Mary Crowell as well as "Choice of Ending", an operetta based on the story by Tanya Huff.
Stroll with the Stars
26 Aug 12
Stroll with the Stars now has a confirmed schedule. Chicon 7 strollers will include Connie Willis, Ellen Datlow, Paul Cornell, Bill Willingham, John Scalzi and many more!
Are We Not Men?
26 Aug 12
Chicago's Moebius Theatre will present an
audio theatre adaptation of H.G. Wells' "The Island of Dr. Moreau" on Friday evening in the Grand Ballroom.
WSFS Business Meeting
24 Aug 12
The agenda, reports and submitted motions for the
WSFS Business Meeting are now available.
Rowena Withdraws from Chicon 7 Appearance
23 Aug 12
Press Release 35 - Chicon 7 regrets that Artist Guest of Honor Rowena Morrill will not be attending the convention due to health issues.
Hugo Awards Update
23 Aug 12
Press Release 34 - Chicon 7 Confirms High Turnout for Hugo Awards Ballot, Announces More Ceremony Details.
The Chicon 7 App is Here!
22 Aug 12
Our
mobile app is now available for download for Android, with the Apple version following soon.
Classics of Science Fiction
22 Aug 12
John Hertz will be leading
book discussion groups on
Frankenstein,
R.U.R. and
Pebble in the Sky. Read them, and then join in!
Pocket Program
20 Aug 12
Our
Pocket Program is now available, with detailed information on everything happening at Chicon 7.
Progress Report 5
20 Aug 12
PR5 is
now available. PR5 has been created as a web page, providing quick links to key information you need to know before setting off for Chicago.
Happy Feet?
19 Aug 12
Got that itch to dance? Why not come along to our
Geek Prom or Regency Dance?
Animation Fun!
19 Aug 12
The schedule is now available for our
anime and cartoon rooms. We have three streams of programming ranging from Bugs Bunny and Astro Boy to Nausicaa and Bubblegum Crisis.
Film Festival Update
19 Aug 12
The schedule is now available for the
Chicon 7 Independent Film Festival. We will be screening no less than 9 feature films, 100 short films and 14 fan films!
Day Admissions Now Available
18 Aug 12
Day Admissions can now be
purchased directly through the website. We recommend buying in advance to minimize the time you may have to wait in line at the convention.
Code of Conduct
17 Aug 12
We have now published our
Code of Conduct. Anyone attending a Chicon 7 event is expected to be aware of and follow this Code for the entire duration of the event.
Electronic Gaming across the Decades
17 Aug 12
The Concourse will feature a unique pairing of past and present, as we revive
arcade classics from the 1980s alongside
BattleTech immersive cockpit simulators. Both free to all Chicon 7 members.
Navigating the Hyatt
17 Aug 12
A new download has been added to the
hotel maps page showing how Chicon 7 will be using the facility.
Program, Program and More Program
17 Aug 12
The
full program has now been published with item descriptions, participants and times.
Eating in Chicago
17 Aug 12
We've updated our
food and drink pages with even more useful links, and added a new guide to help you find eating options
close to the Hyatt
Program Grid and Participants
14 Aug 12
We've published an
updated list of program participants along with the draft
program grid to help you plan your convention.
Dragon*Con comes to Chicago
10 Aug 12
Chicon 7 and Dragon*Con are pleased to announce a
unique digital link-up including joint program items featuring participants from both events.
Showcasing SF&F Art
9 Aug 12
Press Release 30 - Chicon 7 will showcase science fiction and fantasy art through the Art Show, Chesley Awards, Frank Room exhibit and much more.
Children's Programming
9 Aug 12
Bringing children aged 6 to 12 to Chicon 7? Then you're in luck because we are offering a fantastic range of activities through
ChiKidz, our children's program.
The Gaiman Theatre Presents ...
2 Aug 12
Chicon 7 members are invited to a
double bill of plays based on Neil Gaiman short stories. Shows start at 1.30 p.m. on Friday and Sunday.
Victorian Romance and Adventure!
21 July 12
Chicon 7 will feature a
re-creation of the Haggard room from Jane and Howard Frank's house, featuring art by Whelan, Eggleton, Giancola and many more.
Want to see Da Cubs?
20 July 12
Chicon 7 has purchased
75 Chicago Cubs tickets for the Giants game at Wrigley Field on Friday, August 31. Tickets are for Chicon 7 members only, price $32.
Scooter and Wheelchair Reservations
14 July 12
We are pleased to announce that scooters and wheelchairs can now be reserved online. Full details on our
Disability Services page.
The Sheraton Chicago Welcomes Chicon 7
10 July 12
We are pleased to confirm that the Sheraton Chicago will be providing overflow accommodation for members due to the Hyatt Regency room block being full. Full details on our
hotel booking page.
Day Rates Announced
5 July 2012
Trying Worldcon for the first time? Day Admissions will be available from August 1, with single day prices starting from $40 for Adults, $20 for Young Adults and just $15 for Children! Full details on our
memberships page.
Membership Rate Increase
5 July 2012
Our membership rates will increase on August 1, so be sure to buy during July! Full details on our
memberships page.
Stroll with the Stars
10 June 12
Would you like to get up close and personal with your favorite author, artist or editor ... and at the same time get some fresh air and stretch your legs? Then join us for
Stroll With the Stars.
Fiction ... the Final Frontier
10 June 12
We're pleased to announce that Chicon 7 will be running
writers' workshops. Workshop registration will be opening in early July.
Start your Worldcon with a little Klingon!
3 June 12
Chicon 7 members are invited to take part in the Klingon Language Institute's
annual meeting, with free introductory lessons for beginners.
Artist Showcase launched
2 June 12
Our
Artist Showcase has now been launched, introducing our exhibiting artists and their work.
Progress Report 4
24 May 12
PR4 is now being mailed out to members, and is also available for
download in PDF format.
Memorial Day Membership Sale
24 May 12
We will be offering a special membership rate discount for all Adult Attending
membership purchases made on Memorial Day, May 28.
Hugo Voter Packet now available
17 May 12
We are delighted to announce that the
Hugo Voter Packet is now available for Chicon 7 members to download.
Online Payment for Artists and Dealers
10 May 12
Artists and dealers can now make online payment at the
Art Show Registration and
Dealer Application pages.
Chicon 7 Announces Spectacular Opening Under the Stars at the Adler Planetarium
8 May 12
Chicon 7 will be
taking over the Adler Planetarium for an exclusive event on Thursday, August 30. Free to all members!.
New Web Look!
26 Apr 12
Welcome to the new and improved Chicon 7 website! Menus at the top, new pages, new page organization, and many other small improvements. Let the
know what you think.
Hyatt Hotel Block Filling Fast!
21 Apr 12
Our block at the Hyatt Regency is now 91% full. If you want to be sure of a room in the main hotel, please
make your reservation soon.
Peter Sagal Announces Withdrawal
18 Apr 12
Peter Sagal announces withdrawal from Chicon 7 appearance due to overseas professional commitment.
Final Hugo Ballot Under Way
18 Apr 12
Chicon 7 members can now vote in the
final ballot for this year's Hugo Awards. Ballots may be submitted online or by postal mail.
Online Registration Planned Outage
17 Apr 12
The
online payment system may be offline from 19 Apr. 11 PM to 20 Apr 1 PM for scheduled maintenance.
Hugo Shortlists Released
7 Apr 12
The
finalists for this year's Hugo Awards and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer were announced on Saturday, April 7.
Competition Update
3 Apr 12
Chicon 7 Promotes Science Fiction through Short Story and Student Writing Competitions
Welcome: Dealers and Artists
2 Apr 12
The first lists of
dealers and
artists are now available. Watch for regular updates and additions over the coming months.
Looking for Something?
22 Mar 12
If you're trying to find something on our site, why not take a look at our new
At A Glance page.
Hugo Shortlist Announcement
27 Mar 12
Chicon 7 Hugo Finalists to be Announced on Saturday, April 7.
Fanspeak
16 Mar 12
New
Fanspeak page on the website. Now you'll know what the rest of us are saying!
2014 Site Selection
7 Mar 12
Chicon 7 Announces London as Sole 2014 Site Selection Bidder.
Membership Rate Increase
2 Mar 12
Chicon 7 Increasing Attending Membership Rates on April 1.
Hugo Nomination Deadline Approaching
28 Feb 12
Hugo Nomination Deadline Fast Approaching as Chicon Announces Hugo Base Designer.
Standing Exhibits
26 Feb 12
Standing Exhibits page now online.
Gene Wolfe Tribute Dinner
26 Feb 12
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame honors Gene Wolfe with the "Fuller Award" at a tribute dinner at the Sanfilippo Estate.
Souvenir Book Advertiseing
25 Feb 12
Advertisers Sought for Chicon 7 Souvenir Book.
Press Registration
22 Feb 12
Media requested to use the
Press Registration page to request press accreditation.
Special Guest: Sy Liebergot
13 Feb 12
Chicon 7 Announces NASA's Sy Liebergot as Special Guest.
Dealers Room Deadline Extension
7 Feb 12
Chicon 7 Announces Second Deadline for Dealers' Room Applications.
Masquerade Guidelines
2 Feb 12
Masquerade guidelines are now online. Based on but not quite the same as previous years, so if you want to participate in Chicon 7's masquerade, please read!
Hugo Nomination Membership Deadline
23 Jan 12
2012 Hugo Awards - January 31 Deadline for Right to Nominate.
Hotel Reservations Open
16 Jan 12
Hyatt Regency Chicago
hotel reservations are open on Monday. (Also see the
press release.)
Progress Report #3
11 Jan 12
Third Progress Report for Chicon 7 Mailed.
Hugo Nominations Open
4 Jan 12
Hugo Award Nomination Period is Open.
Hugo Base Design Competition Extension
21 Dec 11
Chicon 7 Extends Submission Deadline for Hugo Award Base Design Competition to January 15.
Web-Safe Chicon
17 Dec 11
SSL certificate implemented and secure browsing now available. Try
https://chicon.org (or
https://www.chicon.org )
Hugo Nomination Membership Deadline
23 Jan 12
2012 Hugo Awards - January 31 Deadline for Right to Nominate.
Hugo Nominations Open
4 Jan 12
Hugo Award Nomination Period is Open.
Hotel Reservations open soon
4 Jan 12
Hotel reservations open on January 16.
Hugo Base Design Competition Extension
21 Dec 11
Chicon 7 Extends Submission Deadline for Hugo Award Base Design Competition to January 15.
Web-Safe Chicon
17 Dec 11
SSL certificate implemented and secure browsing now available. Try
https://chicon.org (or
https://www.chicon.org )
PR#2
14 Dec 11
Progress Report #2 is now online.
Darrell K. Sweet, 1934-2011
6 Dec 11
The Chicon staff is very saddened to hear about the passing of artist
Darrell
K. Sweet. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family.
Space Theme
27 Oct 11
New content for our retro space theme! Historical information about the Mercury program, NASA sound files, and more bits and blurbs are scattered throughout the website. Check out every page, all the way to the bottom (the history boxes are at the bottom). Or just click on the space capsule logo to go to the first history section, and follow the links at the bottom of the page from there.
FAQ
20 Oct 11
Web FAQ: Find out more about Chicon! And if your answers aren't there, let us know and we can add more answers!
Program FAQ
15 Sep 11
The
Program FAQ has been posted. Find out what you need to know about Chicon's upcoming program schedule.
Film Festival 2012
13 Sep 11
The
Film Festival entry form is now online.
Volunteer Form
4 Sep 11
The
Volunteer Form is now online. Join our team now and help make this the best Worldcon ever!
Hugo Base Design Competition
1 Sep 11
Chicon 7 is now soliciting proposals for the 2012 Hugo Award Base design in an open competition. Interested artists, please see the
Hugo base design competition page.
Art Show
1 Sep 11
PDF forms and information for artists is now available on the
Art Show page.
Programming
30 Aug 11
Panelist and panel idea forms are now available on the
Program page.
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