Cook County Social Club
2005-2012 (active); reunion shows ongoing · Chicago, IL
Also known as CCSC
iO Chicago's best-loved 2000s indie team — raucous, kinetic, seven sold-out years — the room Tim Robinson came up in.
Known for
- Formed 2005 at iO Chicago. Cast: Bill Cochran, Greg Hess, Brendan Jennings, Mark Raterman, Tim Robinson (Robinson left for SNL).
- Sold-out weekly at iO Chicago for seven years — named 'Best Improv Group' by the Chicago Reader and 'legendary' by the Chicago Tribune.
- Long-form format driven by audience suggestion. Robinson went on to write for SNL and create 'I Think You Should Leave.'
- Reunion anniversary shows continue to draw sold-out houses.
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tim robinsonbill cochrangreg hessbrendan jenningsmark raterman
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