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CELEBRITY

Steve Carell on the lame way he asked his wife out in Chicago

BANG Showbiz Mar 24, 2026

Before The Office, before Hollywood, there was Chicago. And according to Steve Carell, it was not exactly one of his smoothest moments. The actor recently shared the “lame”...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Inside The Fields Studios: The Chicago campus and the team behind it

By Barbara Roche Mar 20, 2026

In Chicago’s growing production landscape, The Fields Studios has built its philosophy around something simple. An experienced leadership team, reliable support, and a collab...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Production spending hits record high as Chicago stays busy

By Reel Chicago Mar 20, 2026

Well, we knew this already, but now it's been confirmed, Illinois is quietly becoming one of the more reliable production hubs in the country and the numbers back it up. Fil...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med wraps filming of Season 11

By Barbara Roche Mar 20, 2026

Chicago Med has wrapped the filming of Season 11 in Chicago, marking another production milestone for one of the city’s longest running television dramas. Chicago Fire and Ch...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Stacey Nuzbach, Head of Post Production at Picture North

By Barbara Roche Mar 20, 2026

Editor’s Note: Each March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Reel Chicago shines a spotlight on the remarkable women shaping Chicago’s film, television and adverti...

CHICAGO MADE

First look at The Chi filming final season in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Mar 18, 2026

Production is underway in Chicago on the eighth and final season of The Chi, closing out a series that has been a steady presence in the city since its debut in 2018. Create...

AWARDS

Amy Madigan reflects on Oscar win for Weapons

By Reel Chicago Mar 16, 2026

Fresh off winning Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Academy Awards, Amy Madigan spoke with reporters about the character that earned her the honor, the growing recognition of...

AWARDS

Chicago’s Mike McNamara shares in Oscar win for The Singers

By Reel Chicago Mar 16, 2026

Chicago’s film community had reason to celebrate at the 98th Academy Awards when The Singers, co-produced by Chicago- and Los Angeles-based actor and producer Mike McNamara, ...

AWARDS

Chicago’s Amy Madigan wins first Oscar 40 years after first nom

By Reel Chicago Mar 16, 2026

Veteran actress Amy Madigan earned her first Academy Award on Sunday night, winning Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Weapons at the 98th Academy Awards. The wi...

FILM

Illinois shot ‘Chili Finger’ debuts at SXSW

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2026

The Illinois-produced dark comedy Chili Finger made its debut at SXSW, bringing its offbeat crime caper while spotlighting a standout lead performance from Judy Greer, alongsid...

CREATIVE

Old National Bank extends ‘Get Old’ campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2026

Old National Bank continues to lean into its distinctive “Get Old” brand platform with a new round of advertising that playfully challenges perceptions of what it means t...

CREATIVE

Prevent Blindness launches “Best Eyes for Life” campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2026

Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and preserving eye health, has launched a new national multimedia campaign title...

AWARDS

Chicago’s Amy Madigan expected to win an Oscar this Sunday

By Barbara Roche Mar 13, 2026

For more than four decades, Amy Madigan has been consistently one of the most reliable and compelling supporting actresses in film and television. Two weeks ago, Madigan wo...

ONE CHICAGO

One Chicago Crossover roars to season highs

By Reel Chicago Mar 11, 2026

Chicago showed up for Chicago. NBC’s latest One Chicago crossover delivered season highs for all three dramas on March 4, with Med pulling 6.39 million viewers, Fire drawi...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: RoseMary Prodonovich, GM, The Fields Studios

By Barbara Roche Mar 11, 2026

Editor's Note: Each March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Reel Chicago shines a spotlight on the remarkable women shaping Chicago’s film, television and advertisi...

CREATIVE

Kerrygold taps BBDO for global St. Patrick’s Day campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 11, 2026

Kerrygold is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a new global campaign from BBDO Chicago that aims to bring audiences closer to authentic Irish food and tradition. Titled M...

REEL INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEW: Chicago Bears’ Aaron Clark fields the hard questions

By Amy Pais-Richer Mar 11, 2026

Ask Aaron Clark what's the toughest position to play on the Chicago Bears, and he'll answer with deliberate calm. His. As the Chicago Bears’ Director of Football...

REEL MOVES

Laughlin Constable hires Tim Hogan to lead connected experiences

By Reel Chicago Mar 10, 2026

Laughlin Constable has named Tim Hogan EVP, Head of Connected Experiences, a new role overseeing the agency’s Experience Strategy & Design, Content Strategy and Technolog...

Reel Ad of the Week

TIKI Brand says mosquitos are jerks in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 10, 2026

TIKI Brand is calling it like it is in a new campaign for its Plug & Repel product: mosquitoes are jerks. Created with independent agency Cramer-Krasselt, the national ef...

CHICAGO MADE

Mort delivers a darkly funny brush with death

By Reel Chicago Mar 10, 2026

There is something immediately appealing about Mort, the 13-minute comedy short from Larry and Terry Ziegelman. Built around a meticulous actuary whose overnight office routine...

TOP STORIES

REEL WOMEN: Sarah Gitersonke, Founder and Agent at SG+ Reps

REEL WOMEN: Heather Richardson, Executive Producer at Cutters

REEL WOMEN: Danielle Vitogiannes, Partner at Celtic Chicago

Steve Carell on the lame way he asked his wife out in Chicago

Inside The Fields Studios: The Chicago campus and the team behind it

Production spending hits record high as Chicago stays busy

Chicago Med wraps filming of Season 11

REEL WOMEN: Stacey Nuzbach, Head of Post Production at Picture North

First look at The Chi filming final season in Chicago

Amy Madigan reflects on Oscar win for Weapons

Chicago’s Mike McNamara shares in Oscar win for The Singers

Chicago’s Amy Madigan wins first Oscar 40 years after first nom

Illinois shot ‘Chili Finger’ debuts at SXSW

Old National Bank extends ‘Get Old’ campaign

Prevent Blindness launches “Best Eyes for Life” campaign

Chicago’s Amy Madigan expected to win an Oscar this Sunday

One Chicago Crossover roars to season highs

Reel Women: RoseMary Prodonovich, GM, The Fields Studios

Kerrygold taps BBDO for global St. Patrick’s Day campaign

INTERVIEW: Chicago Bears’ Aaron Clark fields the hard questions

Laughlin Constable hires Tim Hogan to lead connected experiences

TIKI Brand says mosquitos are jerks in new campaign

Mort delivers a darkly funny brush with death

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