Independent first-run theaters in Illinois.
5 verified independent first-run theaters in Illinois, in Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Niles, Wilmette. New releases at locally owned theaters.
Logan Theatre
Chicago, IL
A Logan Square neighborhood theater showing new releases alongside classics, late-night horror and a trivia night. Adult evening tickets were listed at $12, with $9 matinees.
Glen Art Theatre
Glen Ellyn, IL
A Glen Ellyn neighborhood theater with a small slate of current releases, including family and adult titles, plus the occasional classic on the schedule.
Hollywood Palms Cinema
Naperville, IL
A Naperville dine-in theater where food and drinks are brought to high-backed recliners. It shows new releases, with $8 Tuesdays and a monthly Secret Cinema screening.
Cine Lounge at Niles
Niles, IL
A Niles theater focused on Indian cinema, with current Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam releases shown with English subtitles, and some premium large-format shows.
Wilmette Theatre
Wilmette, IL
A nonprofit neighborhood theatre in downtown Wilmette that mixes current releases with live music, storytelling, comedy and film festivals. Wednesday evenings are band nights, and the building can be rented for private events.
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