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Author: Jessica Velle

Republican Adam Kinzinger shunned by family members
  • POLITICS

Republican Adam Kinzinger shunned by family members

By Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2021
Republican Adam Kinzinger has been shunned by family members, as eleven relatives sent him a vitriolic letter accusing the Illinois representative of being a member of the "dev...
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Canon, FCBX present digital experience for CES
  • NEW WORK

Canon, FCBX present digital experience for CES

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021
In partnership with FCB and its experiential arm, FCBX premiered an interactive digital experience through five unexpected experiences and innovation cornerstones to celebrate ...
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SHEBA Brand Launches “The Cats That Rule The World”
  • NEW WORK

SHEBA Brand Launches “The Cats That Rule The World”

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020
The Sheba brand is launching a three-part documentary series that explores the power cats have over people and their deep connections to their human counterparts.&nbs...
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Chicago P.D., The Chi, Director & Producer dies
  • In memoriam

Chicago P.D., The Chi, Director & Producer dies

By Reel Chicago Nov 1, 2020
David Rodriguez, a director and producer for series such as TNT's Animal Kingdom, Showtime's The Chi and Starz's Power, has died. He was 50. Rodriguez died on Oct. 29 from c...
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Tenacious D covers infamous ‘Time Warp’ for election
  • RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

Tenacious D covers infamous ‘Time Warp’ for election

By Reel Chicago Oct 30, 2020
Let's do the time warp againnnn... Pandemic style. Tenacious D covers the infamous popular rack of Rocky Horror Picture Show 'Time Warp'. It’s the fourth song in the cult ...
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Lightning strikes Trump Tower before debate
  • CITY NEWS

Lightning strikes Trump Tower before debate

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2020
Apparently, Mother Nature may have an opinion on the Trump Biden debate. Before Thursday's presidential debate, Trump Tower was struck by what appears to be three simultaneo...
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‘Candyman’ pushed to 2021 summer release
  • FILM

‘Candyman’ pushed to 2021 summer release

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2020
Say Candyman five times...in 2021. After numerous delays, Universal and MGM’s reboot of the supernatural slasher film is scheduled to hit theaters on Aug. 27, 2021. Jordan...
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‘Miss Information’ provides misinformation
  • SPOTLIGHT

‘Miss Information’ provides misinformation

By Reel Chicago Oct 21, 2020
The new web series Miss Information created by Ashton Swinford and directed by Nick Moore, launches weeks before the presidential election as it seeks to entertain and educate ...
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Kanye West pushes Presidency run with Yeezus merch
  • RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

Kanye West pushes Presidency run with Yeezus merch

By Reel Chicago Oct 16, 2020
With two and a half weeks left until the election, Chicago native, Kanye West released a new ad curving the vote, asking Americans to write him in as their choice for President...
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The Colonie editor Rodgers cuts rapper Vic Mensa’s film
  • POST

The Colonie editor Rodgers cuts rapper Vic Mensa’s film

By Reel Chicago Oct 15, 2020
The Colonie editor Nathan Rodgers recently cut famed Chicago rapper Vic Mensa's hard-hitting short film, Machiavelli directed by Andre Muir.  The project features three...
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Chicago’s Alexandra Noele Grey talks starring role
  • Reel People

Chicago’s Alexandra Noele Grey talks starring role

By Jessica Velle Oct 2, 2020
Exclusive Interview: Chicago actress, Alexandra Noele Grey talks with us about her upcoming starring role in 'Gossamer Folds'. Alexandra was born in Chicago, Illinois. Rai...
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State of IL gives U of I Research Park an SBA FAST Grant
  • CITY NEWS

State of IL gives U of I Research Park an SBA FAST Grant

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020
The State of Illinois announced that Enterprise Works, the tech incubator at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Research Park, has been awarded a competitive gr...
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Havas Chicago names McGarry as Chief Growth Officer
  • REEL MOVES

Havas Chicago names McGarry as Chief Growth Officer

By Reel Chicago Sep 22, 2020
Furthering its commitment to building iconic brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago has named Jamie McGarry as Chief Growth Officer to help ignite a new phase of grow...
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CIFF announces  Gardner as keynote speaker
  • FILM

CIFF announces Gardner as keynote speaker

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020
The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, has announced this year’s Industry Keynote conversation with Academy Award-winning producer and presiden...
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Athletes For Care announces golf tournament
  • Events

Athletes For Care announces golf tournament

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020
Athletes For Care has announced their inaugural charity golf tournament in support of Lost Boyz, Inc., a Chicago-based community youth sports organization.  A charity e...
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‘The Great Chicago Fire’ to air on WTTW
  • TV

‘The Great Chicago Fire’ to air on WTTW

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020
This fall, WTTW tells the dramatic story of a defining and prescient moment in Chicago history, the Great Fire of 1871 when Chicagoans faced destruction, rebuilt, and prepared ...
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What’s up doc? WTVP to air new Bugs Bunny special
  • TV

What’s up doc? WTVP to air new Bugs Bunny special

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020
Transcendence Broadcasting and PBS station WTVP/Peoria are taking a hard look at that "wascally wabbit." On With The Show!, a look at the cultural impact of Bugs Bunny during ...
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Midwest Film Fest  announces drive-in events
  • Events

Midwest Film Fest announces drive-in events

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020
The Midwest Film Festival is delighted to announce three upcoming events to round out the 2020 season, all taking place at Chi-Town Movies Drive-In, located in Pilsen. Based on...
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Hyde Park Jazz Fest announces free online “JAZZ KITCHEN”
  • Events

Hyde Park Jazz Fest announces free online “JAZZ KITCHEN”

By Reel Chicago Sep 18, 2020
Hyde Park Jazz Festival announces free online program “JAZZ KITCHEN: A Conversation Series Celebrating Food and Jazz" In Chicago, Our most cherished institutions, celebrat...
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Jack Daniel’s, Cult Creative issue call for Artists
  • Events

Jack Daniel’s, Cult Creative issue call for Artists

By Reel Chicago Sep 17, 2020
Chicago get ready for Art, Beats and Lyrics (AB+L), the national urban art and music tour presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and Cult Creative, kicks off its ...
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