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Category: CITY NEWS

Eli’s is handing out cheesecake all over town this weekend
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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Randolph Street Market Festival returns this weekend
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Randolph Street Market Festival returns this weekend

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2022
Chicago’s most beloved vintage treasure hunt and summer soiree returns to where it all began. Randolph Street Market Festival features 175 vendors from across North America, ...
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Chicago Riverwalk 2022 summer season events announced
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Chicago Riverwalk 2022 summer season events announced

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2022
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and DCASE spotlight a slate of engaging summer arts and recreational programming taking place on the Chicago Riverwalk, a magnificent urban space locate...
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Bally’s in River West wins the jackpot as Chicago’s first casino
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Bally’s in River West wins the jackpot as Chicago’s first casino

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2022
Bally's Casino is coming to Chicago. The city has chosen Bally’s Corporation to be the recipient of its sole casino license and the developer to create a world-class casi...
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Mayor’s new Chicagwa Water campaign offers Chicago water in a can
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Mayor’s new Chicagwa Water campaign offers Chicago water in a can

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2022
The City has a new branding campaign to promote Chicago’s water quality in honor of National Drinking Water Week. Chicagwa. Lake Michigan water on a can. Area artists wer...
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Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates 50th birthday
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Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates 50th birthday

By Reel Chicago Apr 30, 2022
The Chicago Botanic Garden has experienced extraordinary growth over the last five decades and it is marking its 50th birthday in 2022 with Flourish: The Garden at 50. St...
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Police ask for help and release videos of Kwame Amoaku’s attackers
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Police ask for help and release videos of Kwame Amoaku’s attackers

By Reel Chicago Apr 6, 2022
Chicago Police Department posted a tweet with a video of three people brutally attacking Kwame Amoaku, Director of the Chicago Film Office. The post also included surveillance ...
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Lightfoot says carjacking spikes linked to kids feeling unloved
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Lightfoot says carjacking spikes linked to kids feeling unloved

By Reel Chicago Apr 6, 2022
On Saturday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke to adolescents between the ages of 14 and 24 at the Harold Washington Library during a special town hall meeting addressing safety effor...
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