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Former SNL writer, Second City vet McCarthy passes at 61
  • In memoriam

Former SNL writer, Second City vet McCarthy passes at 61

By Katharin Mraz Apr 11, 2020
Chicago has lost a beloved writer, actor, comedian, teacher, husband and father. Former SNL writer, Michael Clayton McCarthy, who was also an active member of The Second City, ...
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Sydney O’Haire’s short film debuts on Omeleto
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Sydney O’Haire’s short film debuts on Omeleto

By Katharin Mraz Apr 10, 2020
Being Here, a short film written, directed, and produced by local Chicago female filmmaker Sydney O’Haire, will make its debut on the Omeleto platform, a short film YouTube c...
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Tandem creates inspiring video for Chicagoans
  • THE NEW NORMAL

Tandem creates inspiring video for Chicagoans

By Colin Costello Apr 9, 2020
There is now a total of 16,422 positive coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Illinois with 528 deaths. Even with the sobering numbers on the rise, that has not stopped Chicago-based ...
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Utopic partners with KOVAL distillery for COVID-19 video
  • NEW WORK

Utopic partners with KOVAL distillery for COVID-19 video

By Reel Chicago Apr 8, 2020
While the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to have a damaging effect on Chicago and Illinois, post-production house Utopic has now partnered with Chicago local distillery, ...
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New episodes of ‘Chicago P.D.’, ‘Med’ and ‘Fire’ tonight
  • TV

New episodes of ‘Chicago P.D.’, ‘Med’ and ‘Fire’ tonight

By Reel Chicago Apr 8, 2020
After a short hiatus, Chicago PD, Chicago Med and Chicago Fire all return with new episodes. Together, the three shows of One Chicago have made NBC the home of the first, seco...
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Leviathan creates dynamic artistry for Canopy at 900 N
  • NEW WORK

Leviathan creates dynamic artistry for Canopy at 900 N

By Reel Chicago Apr 7, 2020
The Canopy at Chicago's iconic upscale retail destination 900 North Michigan Shops was unveiled in late 2017 as a key part of a major reimagining of the 465,000 square foot sho...
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Watch ‘Chicago Fire’ cast  torch new music video
  • SOCIAL MEDIA

Watch ‘Chicago Fire’ cast torch new music video

By Colin Costello Apr 7, 2020
There hasn't been a new Chicago Fire episode since March 25 when S8 Ep 18, I'll Cover You where we saw Severide (Taylor Kinney) teaming up with Seager (Ally Allo) and the OFI a...
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‘Empire’ airs 100th episode tonight on Fox
  • TV

‘Empire’ airs 100th episode tonight on Fox

By Colin Costello Apr 7, 2020
What does Fox's Empire, now in its sixth and final season, have in common with NBC’s Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. have hit E.R. and even Showtime's  Sham...
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Havas bolsters data-driven creative leadership
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Havas bolsters data-driven creative leadership

By Reel Chicago Apr 6, 2020
Harnessing the power of data, technology and creativity to build meaningful American brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago Group has hired three key executives to enh...
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Mic Drop: Choosing the right USB mic for home studios
  • REEL PRO - AUDIO

Mic Drop: Choosing the right USB mic for home studios

By Dave Kresl Apr 6, 2020
Whether you're recording voiceovers, creating a VO demo reel or launching your long-delayed podcast from home, one essential item you're going to need is a good microphone. ...
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Mayor puts foot down in witty new PSAs from Havas
  • NEW WORK

Mayor puts foot down in witty new PSAs from Havas

By Reel Chicago Apr 5, 2020
Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot is educating the City of Chicago on how she’s staying home and saving lives through baking, decorating, playing music and sipping tea. Throug...
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Serta, Leo Burnett and ICF want you to “stay home, send beds”
  • BREAKING NEWS

Serta, Leo Burnett and ICF want you to “stay home, send beds”

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread through communities, health care workers struggle to provide resources from their patients and themselves. In addition to last week’s announce...
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The New Normal – Sarofsky Studios
  • THE NEW NORMAL

The New Normal – Sarofsky Studios

By Erin Sarofsky Apr 3, 2020
Editor's Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. In a span of three weeks, movie theaters closed. Restaurants went to delivery or take-out only. Non-essential busin...
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Jane Lynch, Jason Beghe “in” Illinois PSAs from OKRP
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Jane Lynch, Jason Beghe “in” Illinois PSAs from OKRP

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2020
Governor JB Pritzker launched a new statewide effort today called ‘All in Illinois' to reinforce the state's core message, backed by scientists and public health experts: sta...
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Cottonelle,  FCB asks Americans to #ShareASquare
  • SOCIAL MEDIA

Cottonelle, FCB asks Americans to #ShareASquare

By Reel Chicago Apr 1, 2020
As the effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to put additional stress on consumers around the world to locate their most essential products, Cottonelle is calling on Ameri...
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Minimal’s Cohen directs PSA about not touching your face
  • NEW WORK

Minimal’s Cohen directs PSA about not touching your face

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2020
Chicago-based Minimal director Josh Cohen has created a new comedic PSA about a topic with which we’ve recently become all too familiar: not touching our faces is HARD. ...
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Second City Stage Manager Craig Taylor passes at 63
  • In memoriam

Second City Stage Manager Craig Taylor passes at 63

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2020
“I guess I learned how to take the lights out at the right moment. You just have to always be looking for the right end.” –Craig Taylor Not all of Second City's s...
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Trans Lifeline, Burnett address isolation crisis
  • SOCIAL MEDIA

Trans Lifeline, Burnett address isolation crisis

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2020
As we all isolate ourselves for COVID-19 quarantines, it's opened up the discussion about what a lack of community and connection can do to our mental health. But what if the c...
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McDonald’s assures its customers they are here
  • NEW WORK

McDonald’s assures its customers they are here

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2020
After a weekend that saw 31 more known deaths and 1,570 new known cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 reported in Illinois — including the loss of an infant and the s...
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UPDATED: Second City, Annoyance, iO, ComedySportz go virtual
  • THE NEW NORMAL

UPDATED: Second City, Annoyance, iO, ComedySportz go virtual

By Katharin Mraz Mar 28, 2020
When audiences and comedy lovers think Improv, they usually think Chicago, home to popular destinations like the infamous The Second City and iO Comedy.  Therefore, it’...
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