Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips has signed off after more than two decades at the paper, following the Tribune’s decision to eliminate its film critic position. Phillips, who joined
AMERICA’S BEST BITES is a new half-hour reality show from Tribune Broadcasting, where the hosts take tips from viewers via Facebook and Twitter and travel to those areas to sample
Chicago may get back in the talk show business, almost one year after the Jerry Springer and Steve Wilkos’ shows departed for Connecticut. And Springer’s former executive producer and
When winter weather arrives, Chicago does not slow down. The city comes alive with lights, music, markets, and seasonal attractions that draw visitors from across the country. From outdoor traditions
The city that launched the most influential duo in American film criticism is marking a major milestone this fall. The Chicago Film Office and the Department of Cultural Affairs and
Fresh off the palate of its Emmy-nominated first season, NBC Chicago’s hit culinary/comedy series Poochie & Pang (eat Chicago) returns for its eagerly awaited second season as the dynamic, offbeat duo will
While all episodes of The Bear have been released on FX and Hulu, this reviewer has only completed the first five episodes. But we have enough to review! Here’s the
In a genre built on unexpected twists, no one at the 2025 Chicago Horror Film Festival (CHFF) was expecting the breakout star of the weekend to be a 15-year-old from
FX’s The Bear is set to return for its fourth season on Sunday, June 15, 2025, premiering on Hulu. This marks a slight shift from the show’s traditional late-June debut,
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Beginning today on
Whether it was a bear or a donkey, Chicago dominated national headlines in 2024. It was a year where The Bear dominated awards shows and ratings, and the Democratic National
The Business Manager position for IATSE Local 476 has drawn interest from several qualified candidates in this election year, each bringing unique backgrounds and goals focused on supporting the union’s
On Sunday, September 29 and Monday, September 30, NBC Sports Chicago – The local television home of Chicago Sports for the past 20 years – will say farewell to viewers with its
Join the Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago in a special edition of In Focus With…, featuring IFA Member and Breakthrough Voice Award winner Minhal Baig and a screening of her film
The Premiere, a new Comedy/Drama film by Jon Silver (The Civil Hoax, Twain: Cancelled), is set to have its world premiere in Chicago. Filmed completely in the city of Chicago,
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. “Confusing,” “Culinary,” “Excellent,” “Overdone.” If you’ve been watching Season Three of The Bear, these descriptions could be the words that popped out at Carmy (Jeremy Allen White)
June marked the closure of the Freedom Center, a pivotal plant that printed nearly every newspaper in Chicago, including the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and even the local edition of
IFA Chicago hosted an exciting new event at the IFA hub on May 15th, where selected filmmakers from its Fiscal Sponsorship Program had an opportunity to pitch their projects to
The 2024 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Summer Season is about to begin, bringing free world-class arts programming to the Midwest’s #1 attraction celebrating its milestone anniversary this season. Artist lineups were announced for
Did a UFO fly over O’Hare Airport? How did the alligator later named “Chance the Snapper” suddenly appear in Chicago’s Humboldt Park Lagoon? Is Hull-House haunted? Why don’t Chicagoans put ketchup
