Art Institute school naming new film center for Siskel

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: June 11, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

Gene Siskel is getting his name in lights.

When the marquee at the new State Street site of the School of the Art Institute's Film Center is turned on this fall, it will read the Gene Siskel Film Center.

The late film critic was an early supporter of the film center and served on its original advisory committee. He no doubt would be proud of this new tie to Chicago and the film center.

"Gene was a huge force in the film world, but he also was very much of Chicago," said School of the Art Institute President Tony Jones. "He was a great supporter of the film center, and this is a thank you for ...

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