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REEL BUSINESS

Laughlin Constable joins national network of PR firms

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020

Laughlin Constable, a Top 25 independent agency, today announced its public relations team has been named to an elite, national network of award-winning PR professionals, PRCon...

REEL PRO

‘Chicago Fire’ firehouse dog takes center stage

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020

Despite walking on all fours, barking, and having a spotted coat, Tuesday, the Chicago Fire firehouse dog, is a professional actress who trains for her role, rehearses her scen...

REEL PRO

Bottle Rocket Media climbs up the Inc 5000 list

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020

For the second year in a row, Bottle Rocket Media made the Inc. Magazine Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The list represents a unique look at the...

CITY NEWS

Bears players vow to take action to effect change

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2020

In the aftermath of another shooting of a Black man by a white police officer—this time in Kenosha, Wis., Sunday night—the Bears cancelled their practice that was scheduled...

BREAKING NEWS

Abbott Labs 15 minute COVID test available in September

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2020

Abbott Laboratories announced that the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for its BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 test for detection of infection. Abbott, located in Lak...

Behind The Scenes

Manuela Hung’s ‘Handpan Journey’ premieres at MFF

By Katharin Mraz Aug 26, 2020

Reel Chicago goes Behind the Scenes with Manuela Hung on the making of her fascinating documentary, Handpan Journey premiering at Midwest Film Festival’s Female Filmmaker Ni...

Reel Ad of the Week

SNL’s Cecily Strong ladles up the Prego for Leo Burnett

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2020

If ladling on sauce makes you want to sing marinara’s praises, SNL's Cecily Strong has just the message for you. Check out how Leo Burnett Chicago’s new work for Prego enco...

REEL MOVES

TDH welcomes Lisa Groot as VP, Account Director

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020

Craft creative agency, Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH), has hired Lisa Groot as Vice President, Account Director, Managing Partner Greg Reifel announced today. In h...

NEW WORK

Lunchables Hotline helps navigate mixed-up school year

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020

Lunchables, the brand known for bringing mixed up fun to mealtime, is here to help you navigate the school year on the right foot to make the new school rules and guidelines mo...

NEW WORK

Quriosity’s Michael Maes creates explosive Frito Lay spot

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020

Partnering with The Mill for VFX, Quriosity's Michael Maes delivers a spot with action-movie excitement, playing like a trailer for an Oscar-winning movie. Quriosity Product...

CITY NEWS

Chicago launches Snapchat Lens to encourage masks

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2020

The City of Chicago today launched another engagement tool to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago and encourage mask wearing—a Snapchat lens. The social media platfo...

BREAKING NEWS

Jeff McCarter resigns from Free Spirt Media

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2020

In an announcement today from the Board of Free Spirit Media, Jeff McCarter has officially step down from his role as the executive director. As reported earlier, McCarter ...

Emmy nominee Meagan Fitzgerald joins NBC News’ Chicago Bureau

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2020

David Verdi, NBC News SVP of Worldwide News Gathering announced that three-time Emmy nominee, correspondent Meagan Fitzgerald will now be based in Chicago, reporting acro...

Chicago P.D.’s Lisseth Chavez receives Imagen nomination

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2020

Every year the Imagen Foundation celebrates positive portrayals of Latinos in the media. This year Lisseth Chavez, Chicago P.D. received the nomination for Best Supporting Actr...

CITY NEWS

Chicago’s new and reimagined World Music Events

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2020

The Year of Chicago Music will celebrate Chicago’s Jazz and World Music Festivals with virtual performances over the Labor Day holiday and Sundays throughout September. Ma...

CITY NEWS

Boeing gives $1.5m to CPS students for remote technology

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2020

Boeing today awarded a $1.5 million charitable grant to support the expansion of technology access for approximately 4,500 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students and 100 educato...

West Side HS invites Chicago Police to join rowing team

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2020

A Most Beautiful Thing, a documentary film that chronicles the first African American high school rowing team in the nation made up of young men from the West Side of Chicago, ...

Events

AWM free this Saturday to honor Ray Bradbury’s 100th

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2020

The focus of the next four episodes of the new American Writers Museum ( AWM ) podcast will be on science fiction writing in honor of Ray Bradbury, who will be featured in a 20...

REEL MOVES

Chicagoan Stefan Holt returns to anchor NBC 5 News

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2020

Stefan Holt, son of NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt, will be relocating to the Chicago area with his family to anchor NBC 5 News at 4pm and 10pm on weekdays. NBC 5...

NEW WORK

AARP launches biggest Illinois voter education campaign

By Reel Chicago Aug 20, 2020

Rallying the support of its 1.7 million members and all older adults across the state, AARP Illinois on Wednesday launched a major campaign to Vote Yes on the Graduated Income ...