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Chicago makes plans to welcome a new casino resort

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2021 0 Comment

Chicago aims to welcome a new casino resort by 2025. The City of Chicago today officially issued a Request for Proposal for the opportunity to apply for the sole casino lice...

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Chicago Park District announces “Arts 77” arts reopening

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2021 0 Comment

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, DCASE, and the Chicago Park District announced “Arts 77” — a citywide arts recovery and reopening plan for all of Chicago’s 77 community areas,...

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Kimberly-Clark moving into Chicago’s Fulton Market

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2021 0 Comment

Kimberly-Clark, maker of trusted brands including Huggies, Cottonelle, Kleenex and Depend, will expand their presence in Chicago with a new commercial center for its North Amer...

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Chicago Riverwalk reopens today to residents and visitors

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2021 0 Comment

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced that the City is reopening its ever-popular Chicago Riverwalk for the use of residents and visitors. Starting today, the City will begi...

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Mayor Lightfoot honors Chicago’s women community leaders

By Reel Chicago Apr 2, 2021 0 Comment

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined other City and community leaders for a celebratory virtual event to commemorate Women’s History Month by honoring 24 community leaders for thei...

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Chicago’s newest largest firehouse is open for operations

By Reel Chicago Apr 2, 2021 0 Comment

The City of Chicago announced today that the new state of the art firehouse designated as Engine Company 115 is open for immediate operations. Located at 1024 West 119th s...

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Vaccinate Abuela Chicago helping Latinx & Black families

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2021 0 Comment

Chicago has opened eligibility for the COVID vaccine to Group 1C: Anyone over 16 who has certain medical conditions. The group Vaccinate Abuela Chicago, is making it their goal...

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Chicago Film Rep launches photography art show

By Reel Chicago Mar 26, 2021 0 Comment

Jim Deloye of The Candy Store, known across the land as independent rep for Live Action, Animation, Design, Interactive & Experiential studios has been busy in his Coronav...

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Illinois launches 14th mass vaccination site. See full list

By Reel Chicago Mar 22, 2021 0 Comment

4,747,845 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Illinois, representing about 30% of residents 16 and up receiving their first dose. And on April 12, vac...

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How Chicago ranks in the Happiest Cities in the U.S.

By Reel Chicago Mar 8, 2021 0 Comment

You may not realize that where you live may also determine how happy you are. Location plays a hand in how bright or gloomy our days are. For years, researchers have studied...

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Lightfoot announces further easing of Covid regulations

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2021 0 Comment

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) today announced the further easing...

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Chicago’s United Center becomes Federal Vaccination Site

By Reel Chicago Feb 26, 2021 0 Comment

The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks will be used as a mass vaccination site that prioritizes access for seniors and equity for the hardes...