Chicago's ShowPlace Icon movie theater closes, its future uncertain

When it opened in 2009, it was billed as among the city’s first luxury movie houses — with VIP seating. Moviegoers will have to travel elsewhere for that experience, after ShowPlace Icon Theatre in the South Loop closed its doors for good Sunday. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our guests for your unwavering support, loyalty and enthusiasm over the many years,” a sign posted on the front doors read. No reason was given for the theater’s closing, and owner Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres could not...