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Kwame Amoaku steps down from Film Office

By Colin Costello May 31, 2022

This morning, Director of the Chicago Film Office, Kwame Amoaku, announced that he would be resigning from his position on Friday, June 3. He made the announcement on his Face...

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IATSE and AMPTP reach tentative collective bargaining agreement

By Reel Chicago Oct 16, 2021

While the agreements with Chicago Local 476 were still in place, a nationwide walk-out was looming at 12:01 a.m. Monday, if the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Empl...

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IATSE MEMBERS VOTE STRIKE – Details here

By Reel Chicago Oct 4, 2021

IATSE members vote overwhelmingly to authorize nationwide strike. How will that effect Chicago production? Details here Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest film,...

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Flashpoint Chicago will close in May 2022 after the spring semester

By Reel Chicago Aug 6, 2021

In a sad turn of events Flashpoint Chicago, located on the campus of Roosevelt University, is closing its doors in May of 2022 after the spring semester. Flashpoint Chicago ...

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Britt Nolan leaves DDB, returns to Burnett

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2021

Both Adweek and Ad Age are reporting that DDB North American CCO Britt Nolan is rejoining Leo Burnett Chicago as president and CCO, almost exactly two years to the day he left....

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Schaumberg CEO fired after storming U.S. Capitol

By Colin Costello Jan 11, 2021

On the same day the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in federal court against the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol building last Wednesday, Bradley Rukstales, a Schaum...

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Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for insurrection tweets

By Colin Costello Jan 10, 2021

BREAKING NEWS ON REEL 360 Reel 360 has confirmed that Erica Hilbert, who was The Mill Chicago’s managing director since 2019, has been fired due t...

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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...

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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 ...

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Details of the allegations against Jeff McCarter leaked

By Katharin Mraz Jul 3, 2020

The Free Spirit Media mission statement says it "provides opportunities for emerging creators, primarily from communities of color, to produce and distribute original content a...

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Free Spirit Exec Director Jeff McCarter placed on leave

By Reel Chicago Jun 26, 2020

In a written statement from the Board of Free Spirit Media, Executive Director Jeff McCarter has been placed on leave while "serious allegations" against McCarter are examined ...

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul tested positive for COVID

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2020

Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement today after testing positive for COVID-19. He was sworn in as the 42nd Attorney General of Illinois in January 201...

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Lightfoot makes $10M commitment to small businesses

BY Reel Chicago Jun 10, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined Dr. Helene Gayle, President & CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, and local partners to announce the launch of 'Together Now: Chicago�...

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Chicago recovering from a weekend of violent protests

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2020

Violent protests erupted in dozens of cities following the death of George Floyd, a black Minneapolis man who died after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck for...

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Mayor Lightfoot doubles down on Trump comments

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2020

Friday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had some choice words for President Donald Trump's vile and divisive rhetoric he has been spewing on his Twitter account. The Mayor said, "...

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Chicago devastated, Cusack allegedly assaulted by CPD

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

With 699 arrests, more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured this was one of Chicago's deadliest weekends in recent memory. As mayhem and chaos spread acro...

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Iconic Central Camera damaged amid protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

For those in the film industry, it’s tough to hear names like Central Camera go up in flames. Founded in 1899, the third generation camera store reached its 121th anniv...

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Mayor Lightfoot has two words for Trump – “F U”

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020

During a press conference held today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot lashed out at President Donald Trump for his tweet which promoted violence against Minneapolis protestors angered ove...

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Steppenwolf names Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

Brooke Flanagan to be First Woman Executive Director in Steppenwolf’s 45-Year History Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today that Brooke Flanagan, who previously...

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DePaul’s Eltanal & Khatami chosen for IFP fellowship

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

DePaul School of Cinematic Arts announced that Assistant Professors, Ronald Eltanal and Alireza Khatami, have been selected for the prestigious IFP Episodic Lab fellowship prog...