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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...