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Barack and Michelle here for ground-breaking of Obama Presidential Center

By Reel Chicago Sep 24, 2021

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will be in Chicago this week to attend the groundbreaking festivities for the Obama Presidential Center takin...

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Guinness announces Chicago taproom in West Loop

By Reel Chicago Sep 24, 2021

Irish heritage, tradition, grit, and resilience all run deep in Chicago, and in the not-too-distant future, so will Guinness roots. This great American city will be the ho...

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Navy Pier announces free Fall programming schedule

By Reel Chicago Sep 6, 2021

Navy Pier, Chicago's iconic lakefront destination, is packing in the fall fun with a full roster of free public programs from September through November, including outdoor mo...

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City of Chicago sues Grubhub and DoorDash for deceptive tactics

By Reel Chicago Aug 31, 2021

On Friday, August 27, 2021, Mayor Lightfoot, Acting Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Commissioner Ken Meyer, and Corporation Counsel Celia Meza announced that th...

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Pritzker mandates vaccine for all healthcare workers, teachers, students

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2021

As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Prit...

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City of Chicago will require all city employees to be vaccinated

Aug 26, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced that, effective October 15, 2021, the City of Chicago will require all City employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, joining ...

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CoinFlip the fastest-growing biz in Chicago moves into the Old Post Office

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2021

CoinFlip, the world’s leading cryptocurrency ATM operator and the fastest-growing company in Chicago, today joined Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders to announce a new 44...

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Interfirst plans to hire 250 Chicago area teachers as mortgage loan officers

By Reel Chicago Aug 12, 2021

Interfirst - a leading digital mortgage company - announced plans to hire up to 250 teachers searching for a new career from across the Chicago area as mortgage loan officers...

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Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce calls on businesses to vaccinate

By Reel Chicago Aug 12, 2021

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is calling on businesses to review and implement policies that require employees to be vaccinated before returning to the worksite, unless a...

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Pritzker announces $10M Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2021

Governor Pritzker announced a new $10 million grants program aimed at revitalizing the hard-hit tourism industry by bringing back new and returning tourism attractions and fest...

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70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River on Aug. 5

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2021

70,000 rubber ducks are about to splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illi...

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SHOWTIME / The Chi makes $500k donation to Greencorps Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jul 30, 2021

SHOWTIME, and cast members from its Chicago-based hit show The Chi, along with community leaders, today to announce a $500,000 donation from the network to the City’s Greenco...

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Chicago Auto Show has better than expected attendance

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2021

The Chicago Auto Show opened to the public today better than anticipated attendance. The long awaited 2021 Special Edition is taking place July 15-19 inside McCormick Place's...

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July 3rd fireworks to Celebrate Chicago’s Reopening

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announces July 3rd fireworks along the lakefront to kick off Independence Day Weekend. The event will also act as a celebration for Chicagoans whose dil...

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Chicago creatives bring home 15 Lions for their city

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2021

Chicago creatives are the recipients of 15 Cannes Lions International Festival Awards, including the Titanium Lion – the top creative award in the world for the “Boards of ...

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Navy Pier plans lots of fun but no fireworks on July 4th

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2021

Navy Pier is set to celebrate Independence Day this year with a full weekend of family-friendly programming and activities, including live music, dance performances and more as...

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Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon at the Chicago Auto Show

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2021

Jeep 4x4 capability is legendary, and the brand continues its leadership position as the most capable 4x4 in the world. As the brand continues its 80th Anniversary this year...

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Pappas, Jordan and Fresh Farms celebrate Father’s Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

On Sunday, June 20, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, media figure "Candid" Candace Jordan, Fresh Farms' owner Dean "Dino" Svi...

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Chicago’s Open Culture artist lineups and programs

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced even more returning, new and reimagined summer cultural events across Chicago — plus artist lineups an...

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Juneteenth declared official state holiday in Illinois

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation declaring June 19, Juneteenth, an official state holiday. To commemorate the abolition of slavery throughout the United States and its t...