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Labrador/Retriever Smokey from Jacksonville, Illinois earns her stripes as the nation's top firehouse dog when she makes a brief cameo appearance on NBC's “Chicago Fire” on Tuesday, May 6.

NBC has announced it is renewing dramas 'Chicago Fire,' 'Chicago P.D.' and 'Grimm' for the 2014-15 season. The network previously picked up 'The Blacklist' (season 2) 'Parks and Recreation' (season 7), 'The Voice' (season 7) and 'Celebrity Apprentice' (season 14). NBC is winning the season in adults 18-49, and ranked #1 for the first time in 10 years this late in the season. The network is up 20% versus one year ago, with its highest rating 25 weeks into the season in six years.

On the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO FIRE entitled 'A ROCKET BLASTING OFF,' Lt. Severide hits the top of the list as Det. Lindsay starts calling in suspects with the clearest motives to make the guy who kidnapped Katie disappear.

On New Year's Eve, NBC will help ring in the New Year with “A Toast to 2013!” a two hour primetime special airing Tuesday, December 31 at 8pm/7c, hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. “A Toast to 2013!” produced by NBC News, is a celebration of the year that was including the stories, stars, scandals and much more.

On the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO FIRE titled "Not Like This", all seems lost with firehouse 51 on the verge of closing its' doors, thanks in no small part to Gail McLeod

On the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO FIRE titled "You Will Hurt Him", Boden tries to keep the firehouse from closing; the romance between Dawson and Casey grows

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On the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO FIRE titled "A Power Move" - Boden's (Eamonn Walker) future with Firehouse 51 is on the line and McLeod (guest star Michelle Forbes) keeps on him about his past wrongdoings, pushing him toward an early retirement.

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.

Below, get a sneak peek at Season 2 of NBC's hit drama CHICAGO FIRE. In the video, the cast talks about what's ahead when the series premieres on its new night - Tuesday, September 24 at 10/9c.

EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, in conjunction with Choose Chicago and Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events(DCASE), present EXPO ART WEEK, a citywide celebration of arts and culture with over 100 special events, institutions, museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants participating, Sept. 16 – 22, 2013. For an entire list of EXPO ART WEEK events including Chicago gallery openings, visitexpochicago.com/visitors/expo-art-week.

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!

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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 the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO FIRE titled "Let Her Go", events force Lieutenant Casey (Jesse Spencer) to team up with the Intelligence Unit, now run by Voight (guest star Jason Beghe), who doesn't appear to have changed his crooked ways after his stint in prison. Get a sneak peek below!