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Pat Quinn, the Governor of Illinois, has proclaimed that October 11th will now be known as “Smokey the Dog Day” in the state.

Pat Quinn, the Governor of Illinois, has proclaimed that October 11th will now be known as “Smokey the Dog Day” in the state. Last week, Smokey, a Labrador/Retriever mix based out of Station 2 in Jacksonville, Illinois, was named winner of the NBC “Chicago Fire” Top Dog Competition. Smokey will appear on NBC's “Chicago Fire” in a cameo role during an episode later this season.

Smokey, a Labrador/Retriever mix based out of Station 2 in Jacksonville, Illinois, was named this morning on NBC's “Today” as the winner of the “Chicago Fire” Top Dog Competition.

From renowned, Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf (“Law & Order” brand) and creators Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, the writing team behind “3:10 to Yuma,” comes the high-octane drama “Chicago Fire,” -- an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death. The second season of NBC's hit drama debuts Sept. 24. Ahead of the premiere episode, the network has release promotional cast shots - check them out below!

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming season finale, titled 'A Hell of a Ride,' when a call comes in from the Cook County jail, the squad steps into a volatile predicament and are tasked with trying to defuse an escalating situation. Shay (Lauren German) remains hopeful about her baby dreams and Hermann's (David Eigenberg) wife Cindy (guest star Robyn Coffin) goes into labor with their fifth child. Meanwhile, Mills (Charlie Barnett) and Dawson (Monica Raymund) face key decisions in their personal lives. Taylor Kinney, Jesse Spencer andEamonn Walker also star.

On next week's all new episode of NBC's CHICAGO FIRE, titled 'Leaders Lead,' a frustrated Severide (Taylor Kinney), turns to an unlikely ally to resolve his current dilemma. Casey (Jesse Spencer) begins to find satisfaction in his personal life, while Mills (Charlie Barnett) and Dawson (Monica Raymund) face personal challenges. Meanwhile, the squad is called to the scene of a harrowing apartment building collapse. Lauren German, David Eigenberg and Eamonn Walker also star.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Fireworks,' with tensions still running high between Chief Boden (Eamonn Walker) and Bennie Severide (guest star Treat Williams), things boil over when Mills confronts Bennie about the fire that killed his father. 'Fireworks' airs March 20 at 10:00 p.m. on NBC.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Better to Lie' Treat Williams GUEST STARS-Old emotional wounds are opened when Lieutenant Severide's (Taylor Kinney) father Bennie (guest star Treat Williams) comes to town and clashes with Chief Boden (Eamonn Walker) over the death of their former colleague.

On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode, titled 'Nazdarovya,' Dawson (Monica Raymund) attempts to help her brother Antonio (guest star Jon Seda) unravel the details of his drugs-and-gang investigation, and goes behind his back in turning to an unlikely source for assistance. Casey (Jesse Spencer) and his mother, Nancy (Kathleen Quinlan) struggle with their new relationship.

If the dog is truly man's best friend, then a firehouse dog must be a firefighter's comrade in arms, as viewers of NBC's 'Chicago Fire' will see in tonight's (Wednesday, January 30) episode that introduces new series regular 'Pouch' -- a precocious rescue puppy adopted by Firehouse 51 as well as embraced by the show's cast and crew.

Check out a first look at CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming episode 'Hanging On,' set to air Nov. 7!

Profiles Theatre announces the extension of reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. Due to box office demand, the production will now close on April 10.

Profiles Theatre announces the extension of reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. Due to box office demand, the production will extend by four weeks, through April 10.

Profiles Theatre continues its 2010-2011 Season with reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder.

Complete casting for Romance, starring John Mahoney, has been announced; the play will run at Chicago's David Mamet Festival from April 1st through 23rd at the Goodman Theatre