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Chicago Riverwalk reopens today to residents and visitors

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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Public is invited to join Chicago Monuments Project

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2021

The City of Chicago, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago Park District (Parks) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS), today la...

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Evanston Indie bookstore flips ‘You’ve Got Mail’ theme

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2021

When Nina Barrett opened a new branch of her independent bookstore Bookends & Beginnings on the main commercial street of downtown Evanston this weekend, she...

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City announces $2.5 million arts fund

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced $2.5 million in funding opportunities for Chicago artists and ...

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CDPH plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccine by Dec 14

By Reel Chicago Dec 11, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available with a commitment to allocate...

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Barack Obama surprises Chicago high school students

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2020

Barack Obama surprised Chicago Public Schools high school students during a virtual assembly when he dropped in to announce that all CPS high school students will receive free...

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Performing Arts Venue Relief Grants Program Round 2

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

The City of Chicago, with support from the Walder Foundation and the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund and in partnership with Accion, has established the Performing Arts Venue Rel...

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Dick Durbin headlines Weinberg/Newton Gallery event

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Weinberg/Newton Gallery, a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting the work of social justice causes, is currently partnering with the American Civil Liberties Union (A...

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Pritzker announces commitment to digital equity

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker announced a new Digital Equity Package, enlisting state, local, nonprofit and philanthropic support to address gaps in digital access, adoption, and afford...

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Art on theMART resumes with all new program

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2020

In partnership with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Art on theMART will resume projections on Thursday, November 12 with an all-new program. T...

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First Artists-In-Residence for four INVEST neighborhoods

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) announced the first ever Artists-In-...

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Lightfoot announces $10m hospitality grant program

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined City and business leaders to announce an emergency COVID-19 relief package for the hospitality industry, including a $10 million grant prog...