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Author: Barbara Roche

WGN weather anchor signs off social media until 2021
  • TV

WGN weather anchor signs off social media until 2021

By Reel Chicago Dec 4, 2020
To say 2020 has been a hard year feels like a woeful understatement. Being forced to spend so much time alone has had deeply affected many Americans, but it may also provide an...
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Liz Roche appointed to GM and CSO of Havas CX helia
  • REEL MOVES

Liz Roche appointed to GM and CSO of Havas CX helia

By Reel Chicago Dec 4, 2020
Havas Creative North America continues its commitment to customer experience by announcing Liz Roche as general manager and chief strategy officer of Havas CX helia, part of th...
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OKRP ‘Brings Back Joy’ in new Illinois Lottery campaign
  • CREATIVE

OKRP ‘Brings Back Joy’ in new Illinois Lottery campaign

By Reel Chicago Dec 4, 2020
A new campaign for the Illinois Lottery from its agency O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul (OKRP) stars a charming -  but somewhat flawed -  hamster who playfully demonstrates t...
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McDonald’s is giving away 10,000 McRib sandwiches
  • SPOTLIGHT

McDonald’s is giving away 10,000 McRib sandwiches

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2020
In honor of the nationwide return of the McRib, McDonald’s is partnering with No-Shave November, giving people a new way to support cancer research. The sauciest moment of...
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Lawrence talks legends in Legacy: From Horns to House
  • MUSIC

Lawrence talks legends in Legacy: From Horns to House

By Dan Patton Dec 2, 2020
Legacy: Horns to House is the story of a Chicago cultural evolution told through the eyes of a person who grew up during it. Fortunately for viewers, the eyes happen to belong ...
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IFA Virtual Soirée silent auction is open for bids
  • Events

IFA Virtual Soirée silent auction is open for bids

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2020
IFA Virtual Soirée Silent Auction - NOW OPEN! How would you like to have virtual cocktails with producer, Bob Teitel? Or a two-day shoot on a Cinespace stage with grip/lig...
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Highdive reveals Get. Dirty. Faster. 470hp Jeep Rubicon
  • CREATIVE

Highdive reveals Get. Dirty. Faster. 470hp Jeep Rubicon

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2020
November 17, 2020 wasn’t just another day. It was the day… the rules of speed were rewritten by the 470hp Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. The brief was simple: capture the r...
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Wally World’ begins streaming Dec 16
  • Streaming

Steppenwolf’s ‘Wally World’ begins streaming Dec 16

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2020
Set on Christmas Eve, Wally World is a festive, poignant examination of finding magic in the mundane. This holiday season Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents Wally World...
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Filming continues as One Chicago enters Fall break
  • TV

Filming continues as One Chicago enters Fall break

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2020
Following a delayed startup of the season, viewers welcomed the November 11th season premiere of One Chicago with great anticipation. With only two episodes aired, Chicago ...
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Shameless releases trailer for Season 11, final season
  • TV

Shameless releases trailer for Season 11, final season

By Reel Chicago Nov 28, 2020
Shameless has released its trailer for the upcoming Season 11. Here's a peek at the wild ride of what to expect for the final season of Shameless. The premiere is set for Sunda...
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Cooper’s Coffee is growing a network of good taste
  • SPOTLIGHT

Cooper’s Coffee is growing a network of good taste

By Dan Patton Nov 25, 2020
The staff at Reel Chicago and Reel 360 are hooked on Cooper's Gourmet Coffee and Cooper's is offering our readers an exclusive 40% discount! Cooper’s Gourmet Coffee helps ...
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The Distillery Project uses American ingenuity on Presto
  • CREATIVE

The Distillery Project uses American ingenuity on Presto

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020
The Distillery Project (TDP) has created advertising campaigns for two national Presto Industries products. Spots for the innovative Stuffler Stuffed Waffle Maker and the Doro...
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CAFM to hold “2020 Holiday Hurrah” party on Zoom
  • Events

CAFM to hold “2020 Holiday Hurrah” party on Zoom

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020
Multiple raffles, Zoom Breakout Rooms, and prizes for your most creative holiday attire are all on tap as the Chicago Acting In Film Meetup NFP (CAFM) wraps up the year with a ...
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Bill Murray’s brother, Caddyshack inspiration has died
  • In memoriam

Bill Murray’s brother, Caddyshack inspiration has died

By Barbara Roche Nov 25, 2020
Ed Murray, Bill Murray's oldest brother and the inspiration for the film Caddyshack has died. Ed, the oldest of the Murray boys, was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Luci...
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Congratulations to the 2020 Chicago Emmy recipients
  • AWARDS

Congratulations to the 2020 Chicago Emmy recipients

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020
Reel Chicago congratulates the winners of the 62nd Chicago / Midwest Emmy Awards. A big shout out to two of our loyal advertisers, October TV and WTTW for taking home Emmys. ...
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McDonald’s will give $100 in your name to RMHC
  • SPOTLIGHT

McDonald’s will give $100 in your name to RMHC

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020
McDonald’s is launching a new social challenge that will have everyone feeling the love this holiday season — especially the families who rely on Ronald McDonald House Cha...
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Barbara Scharres retires from Gene Siskel Film Center
  • REEL MOVES

Barbara Scharres retires from Gene Siskel Film Center

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020
After more than 45 years of service, Barbara Scharres (MFA 1972) will retire from her position as Director of Programming at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene...
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Black Harvest Film Festival honors Chadwick Boseman
  • BLACK HARVEST

Black Harvest Film Festival honors Chadwick Boseman

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020
2020 Black Harvest Film Festival closes on November 30th with a tribute to the illustrious career of Chadwick Boseman. The Kill Hole, Boseman's first starring feature film ...
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Barack Obama surprises Chicago high school students
  • CITY NEWS

Barack Obama surprises Chicago high school students

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2020
Barack Obama surprised Chicago Public Schools high school students during a virtual assembly when he dropped in to announce that all CPS high school students will receive free...
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AbelsonTaylor hires Scott Moers as Senior DBD
  • REEL MOVES

AbelsonTaylor hires Scott Moers as Senior DBD

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2020
AbelsonTaylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has hired Scott Moers as senior director of business development. He will lead a stron...
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