Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo 2014!

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Carrie

Chicago Force is proud to announce that we will have a Fan Table at this year’s C2E2! You will find us at our table all three days, Friday April 25th through Sunday April 27 at McCormick Place.

We are also really excited to announce that we will be having our book club at C2E2 in April. We are so excited that we are having it twice. So not only will you find us at our table, but we will be conducting our book club on Saturday and Sunday at the con.

Book: Kenobi by John Jackson Miller

DATE: Saturday, April 26

TIME: 4:45 – 5:45 PM

LOCATION: C2E2 – S100A

Book: Dark Empire from Dark Horse

DATE: Sunday, April 27

TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

LOCATION: C2E2 – S100A

We have a lot of fun stuff planned, so check back here for more information closer to the con.

Remembering Aaron Allston

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Carrie

Once, Chicago Force took Aaron Allston to dinner.

It was the end of March in 2009. Aaron was on a book tour for Outcast and was appearing at the Borders in Oak Brook. Chicago Force attended the Q&A, got our books signed, and then took him to a local sports eatery. It’s been five years and I can’t remember all we talked about that night. But I do remember that talking to Aaron was like talking to another fan. A fan that loved Star Wars. Good-bye Aaron Allston, we will miss you and your writing.

Phyllis Schulte of the Rebel Legion put up a report of the book signing from the Rebel side, which can be found here.

Preparing for Winter…Soldier

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Carrie

Captain America: Winter Soldier will be released to theatres soon, so what better way to prepare than to watch Captain America: The First Avenger? Joshua Stechschulte is kind enough to host. So on Saturday, March 29th at 7 p.m., bring some cash to order pizza and your beverage of choice and join us.

Game Night 2014: Recap

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Carrie

Key to a successful game night, R2D2 and Han in Carbonite ice cubes.

The grand Chicago Force tradition of hanging at the bar continues.

The kids play another round of their favorite game, “Tackle Joshua”

Josh and Chris get their X-Wing on.

So Miss Scarlet, with the wrench, in the…

Time to play Gloom. Depressing stories followed! It was a lot of fun, really!

Board Game Night 2014

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Carrie

Come one, come all to Chicago Force’s magnificent Game Night!! Got a favorite game? Or three? Bring ’em! Chicago Force will be meeting at Lecho’s house at 6pm on Saturday February 8th, chipping in for pizza and playing whatever games tickle our fancy.

Lecho will have Coke and Diet Coke as well as whatever you’d like from the bar. If you’d like anything else to drink or snack on, please feel free to bring it.

Life Day 2013 Pictures

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Carrie

Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.

Dan prepares to “fluff the beef”

Tie Fighter Crescent Rolls are ready for the oven.

Commence fluffing of the beef.

Of course, everyone ended up in the kitchen.

Lencho was looking at the pretty pictures.

Fresh from the oven! Yum!

A cute elf stopped by.

Oooooooh!

Hmmm…what to eat first?

I’m sure the beef will be ready sometime….

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy…until next year.

All smiles at the holiday part.

Children gathered, presents gathered, time for the gift exchange.

Lucky number 7! Last to pick for the gift exchange.

Surprise! It’s a Star Wars gift!

Another Star Wars gift.

The unwrapping continues…

More gift exchange fun.

Wampa Claw!

The carnage of the Wampa Claw continues.

You do not want to be riding a tauntaun tonight.

Another steal in the gift exchange, it pays to draw the last number.

Life Day Party 2013

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Carrie

It’s time for the annual Chicago Force Life Day party! We will be meeting at the home of Joshua Stechschulte on Saturday December 14th at 6pm. Dinner will be pot-luck. We’ll also be doing a gift exchange/swap as we do every year ($25 minimum). Kids are absolutely welcome! Please contact Joshua on Facebook for the address.

Additionally we’re looking to donate toys for all the children in the tornado affected areas downstate. We be collecting NEW toy donations at the party.

Also, don’t forget book club will be at 4pm, we are reading William Shakespeare’s Star Wars:

“’Tis a tale told by fretful droids, full of faithful Wookiees and fearstome Stormtroopers”

Do-Re-Mi Chicago Force at Karaoke

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Carrie

Time to Rock!

The crowd gathers.

Smile! Then Sing!

Sing Your Hearts Out Fellas!

Just a little louder!

Karaoke with Chicago Force

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Carrie

On Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 7 pm travel with us to the NW side of Chicago to Sidekick’s for our annual karaoke night. There will be mass consumption of alcohol to build up confidence and sing our hearts out. “Safety Dance” or “Blurred Lines” anyone? Come one come all!!

Sidekicks

4424 W. Montrose, Chicago, Illinois 60641