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Who’s the Best Big City in the USA? WE ARE!

By Reel Chicago Oct 11, 2024

For more reasons than we can count, Chicago has once again been named the Best Big City in the U.S. in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. This year, more than...

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Advertising gathering spot, Catch 35 to close

By Reel Chicago Sep 27, 2024

Catch 35, a seafood restaurant cornerstone for Chicago’s advertising professionals and downtown diners, will close its doors on October 19, 2024. Located on the ground floor ...

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Illinois’ largest Independence Day fireworks show is synchronized to music

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2024

No fireworks scheduled at Navy Pier this 4th of July but Itasca, IL has picked up the torch as the headquarters for family fun on Independence Day! It is Illinois' largest ...

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No Fourth of July Fireworks at Navy Pier this year

By Reel Chicago Jun 6, 2024

For the third consecutive year, Chicago's Navy Pier will not host its renowned Fourth of July fireworks display. This decision follows a pattern from previous years, where the ...

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Powering Chicago presents 110th tree lighting

By Reel Chicago Nov 16, 2023

Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors' Association of C...

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NBC 5 Chicago to cover the 45th Bank of America Chicago Marathon

By Reel Chicago Oct 4, 2023

NBCUniversal Local Chicago’s trio of properties -- NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and NBC Sports Chicago -- will deliver the most comprehensive, multiplatform coverage to...

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Chicago celebrates win as “Best Big City in the U.S.”

By Reel Chicago Oct 3, 2023

Lynn Osmond, President, and CEO of Choose Chicago, proudly announced that Chicago has once again been named the "Best Big City in the U.S." This remarkable recognition marks t...

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Eli’s is handing out cheesecake all over town this weekend

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

Right on the list with Chicago's most famous foods -- deep dish pizza and hot dogs, is Eli's Cheesecake -- the original Chicago-style cheesecake, created by restaurateur Eli...

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The Bear teams with FX, Hulu, ABC and Disney to fight summer hunger

By Reel Chicago Jul 12, 2023

The "food focused" hit Chicago series The Bear, with 13 Emmy nominations this season, has found a wonderful way to give back to Chicago. The Bear producers are teaming up...

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10 ways to welcome the Summer Solstice in Chicago

By Adam Irving Jun 21, 2023

It is going to be a beautiful long, sunny day today as the Summer Solstice arrives to usher in Chicago’s favorite season. After eagerly anticipating the official arrival o...

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Chicago Riverwalk 2023 Summer Season announced

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2023

Summer is here, and now is the time to enjoy the full slate of engaging summer arts and recreational programming taking place on the Chicago Riverwalk, a magnificent urban spac...

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Pritzker announces CPRU “Crisis Prevention & Response Unit”

By Reel Chicago May 23, 2023

Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services are launching CPRU the citywide "Crisis Prevention & Response Unit", a hig...

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Neighborhood Access Program ‘Idea Submission’ deadline is Friday

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2023

The 2023 Neighborhood Access Program (NAP) application is now open. Idea Submission deadline is Friday, May 19 at 5pm CST. The goal of this program is to support the cultura...

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FlyOver immersive flying journey coming to Chicago’s Navy Pier

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2023

FlyOver, an immersive flying journey from global attractions and hospitality company Pursuit, is bringing its awe-inducing experience to Chicago’s Navy Pier. The multi-sens...

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Chicago Auto Show saw dramatic increase in overall attendance

By Reel Chicago Feb 25, 2023

The 115th edition of the Chicago Auto Show concluded after a successful 10-day run at McCormick Place that saw a dramatic increase in attendance compared to the previous year. ...

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There’s no being bored in Chicago this Fall

By Reel Chicago Sep 26, 2022

Summer may have officially ended but there are so many activities to keep us busy through the end of the year that even Billie Eilish couldn't get bored in Chicago. Of cour...

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Queen Elizabeth’s home in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Sep 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in history, had ties to Chicago! Queen Conquers Chicago Way back on July 6, 1959 Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip,...

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75,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River on Aug. 4

By Reel Chicago Aug 3, 2022

75,000 rubber ducks are about to splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2022 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illi...

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R&B singer Jeremih will serve as Grand Marshal for Bud Billiken Parade

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2022

Chicago Defender Charities Inc. presents the 93rd Annual Bud Billiken Parade. Chicago's very own hometown hero, internationally recognized, award-winning, Grammy-nomina...

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Mayor Lightfoot announces three options for renovations to Soldier Field

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2022

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced proposals for renovations of Soldier Field, a crown jewel of both Chicago and our celebrated lakefront Museum Campus. These proposals s...