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Abbott Labs 15 minute COVID test available in September

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2020 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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...

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Omnicom’s plan to reopen DDB and Energy BBDO

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2020 0 Comment

As states begin to think about slowly reopening and relaxing social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the advertising industry, which has been hit hard, is st...

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One Club announces finalists for ADC 99th Annual Awards

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2020 0 Comment

Design studios, ad agencies, production companies, brands and freelancers in 32 countries have made the cut as finalists for the prestigious ADC 99th Annual Awards, as announ...

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Chicago Film Office presents screenwriting competition

By Reel Chicago Apr 16, 2020 0 Comment

The Chicago Film Office, Rubinstein Law, and Emanuel Congregation present a new screenwriting competition for Chicago-based feature and television scripts. Accepting Feature...

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

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2020 0 Comment

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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Kartemquin Films’ Quinn diagnosed with COVID-19

By Colin Costello Mar 20, 2020 0 Comment

There are now 134 reported new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 422, with at least four deaths. This according to the Chicago Tribune. Unfortunately, among...

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Pritzker mandates shutdown of public events over 1,000

By Reel Chicago Mar 12, 2020 0 Comment

Today in a formal announcement, Illinois Gov JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have join other states by placing restrictions on large gatherings. Pritzker asked tha...

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COVID-19 claims Chicago & NY St. Patty’s Day parades

By Reel Chicago Mar 11, 2020 0 Comment

The mayor was not alone in her decision as New York City, Boston, Dallas, Dublin and other cities dropped their festivities for the holiday. According to the Chicago Tribune, M...