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What’s next for the Pickwick Theatre – Chicago Tribune

Good afternoon, Chicago.

The Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge may not close, after all.

The landmark’s owners are making plans to finalize an agreement with a prospective tenant who will take over the iconic 900-seat movie theater.

News that the Pickwick Theatre would show the final movie of its 56-year run unleashed a flood of reminiscing across Chicagoland. Read some memories shared by readers.

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