Public Enemies making news in Chicago

Here's a short news clip from Chicago's ABC 7 (WLS). I sure does look like actor Johnny Depp remains public enemy number one there in Chicago this week where he continues his portrayal of 1930s number one most wanted guy John Dillinger. Click here to see the news video.

"Public Enemies" films again tonight in Chicago, and news on Oshkosh, Little Bohemia and Beaver Dam

Johnny Depp's "Public Enemies" is once again slated to film tonight and into the early morning in Chicago. The film's being directed by Michael Mann.

Crews in Oshkosh are busy making that town resemble Sioux Falls in 1934. They've just taken down the spire from the outdoor sundial. Go
here for new pictures.

Rod's blog has a great report from Ty about his secret, undercover sleuthing and general noseying around up there in Little Bohemia. Little Bo is where the FBI thought they had public enemies John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and their "gang" cornered in a shoot up that took place back in April of 1934. The infamous FBI raid was led by "G-man" Melvin Purvis. Sad situation up there in Little Bo for folks NOT on the "most wanted" list. Be sure to look at Ty's picture album while you are there.

I highly recommend that everyone who's following this movie filming read or at least peruse the book that it's based on. "Public Enemies, America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933 - 34" by Bryan Burrough. Lots of good stuff there and it will make it a heck of a lot more fun following the movie.

According to today's Chicago Tribune, Dillinger's "Still wanted after all these years" and their great article with pictures, side stories, maps, etc is just a click away from here.

Lastly it seems the dates for filming at the Rogers Hotel in Beaver Dam are being narrowed down somewhat.

If it's Wednesday, Public Enemies filming goes on in Chicago

Night scenes rock in Chicago. Johnny Depp's 'Public Enemies' was filming over night again in the Clark, Sheffield and Newport areas. Christian Bale was reportedly on set as was Depp and Cotillard. No confirmation yet on Marion Cotillard.

Apparently, according to this column security is a bit tighter and nocturnal fans are being kept a bit further away from the action, that does involve gun fire, and some chase scenes.

Also it's reported that PE costar Stephen Dorff was seen dining at Chicago's Lux Bar.

Public Enemies filming tonight in Chicago

"Public Enemies" filming is up and running tonight, this link was posted on imdb.com, they are reportedly pics of the Chicago shantytown village under and around the El track near Clark and Newport in the Wrigleyville area of Chicago, the poster said that these pics are from the last few days's filming including tonight. No news yet if Johnny Depp is on set tonight.

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Oshkosh announcing street closings for "Public Enemies" starring Johnny Depp

The city of Oshkosh has announced that the "Public Enemies" producers have requested three street closings between April 10 and April 20. Details are expected to be released within the day.

Construction on buildings in the area including the Exclusive Company and New Moon and also work on the Masonic Temple is continuing today as they continue to turn downtown Oshkosh into a replica of 1930s Sioux Falls for the film Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp.

Public Enemies continues filming and Oshkosh makes ready

Reports came in over night that Johnny was on the Chicago set last night, no confirmation as yet though.

Looks like Oshkosh is busy getting ready to fill in as the location for the Sioux Falls Security National Bank and Trust robbery where the people of Sioux Falls thought the bank robbery was a scene for a film.

It looks like April 11 -17 is the time frame from the pre-production and filming, but the actual filming should only last a day or two.

This Oshkosh site has some great set pics.

Public Enemies is based on the true crime book penned by Bryan Burrough and the film is being directed my Michael Mann for Universal.