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Chicago P.D. starts up and filmed on location last week

By Reel Chicago Oct 12, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago P.D. is up and running in their first week of filming for Season 8. Cautiously following all Covid-19 guidelines, the Chicago P.D. masked crew began shooting last w...

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2019-2020 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Nominations List

By Reel Chicago Oct 1, 2020 0 Comment

Congratulations to our friends and advertisers who have received nominations for a Chicago/Midwest Emmy. The 62nd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards will broadcast virtually in Nov...

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‘Chicago Med’ halts filming over positive Covid-19 test

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago Med halted filming today when a crew member returned a positive Covid-19 test. The show will suspend production for two weeks. The positive result was yielded throug...

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Shameless in town filming this week

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020 0 Comment

Showtime's longest-running series, Shameless was seen filming in town today for some pickup shots. A small crew filmed exterior drone shots of the infamous Gallagher house ...

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Chicago native Alex Meneses talks about upcoming film

By Jessica Velle Sep 25, 2020 0 Comment

In honor of Latino Heritage Month, we sat down with actress, model and philanthropist Alex Meneses. Alex is a Chicago native living in Los Angeles, who fell in love wi...

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‘Chicago Fire, P.D. and Med’ Who’s in? Who’s out?

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020 0 Comment

Last month, we reported that NBC's top-rated (even in reruns) Wednesday night, dubbed "One Chicago," would return on November 11. With production reportedly set to resume o...

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Diving into Highdive and their Emmy nomination

By Tyronita Bell Sep 19, 2020 0 Comment

Daring to break the traditional agency mold, Highdive is producing exciting work that pushes the envelope in new ways. Most recently, the Ad Age Small Agency of the Year partne...

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Emmy Award winning director Jeremy Pinckert

By Jessica Velle Sep 14, 2020 0 Comment

We’ve all seen great composition, lighting and a story from a variety of directors, but there’s one in Chicago who stands out. Jeremy Pinckert, founding member of Explore P...

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‘Fargo’ creator and stars talk about new season

By Susan L. Hornik Sep 11, 2020 0 Comment

Reel Chicago reports back after attending the FX Networks TCA Press Day where Fargo Creator and cast revealed details about the upcoming new season and how they were able to co...

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Creative Director behind Jennifer Hudson’s performance

By Katharin Mraz Sep 2, 2020 0 Comment

Behind the Scenes interview with Michael Apostolos, the Creative Director behind Jennifer Hudson's moving performance at the DNC. This past week, Jennifer Hudson’s DNC per...

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‘Chicago Fire’ firehouse dog takes center stage

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020 0 Comment

Despite walking on all fours, barking, and having a spotted coat, Tuesday, the Chicago Fire firehouse dog, is a professional actress who trains for her role, rehearses her scen...

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Bottle Rocket Media climbs up the Inc 5000 list

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020 0 Comment

For the second year in a row, Bottle Rocket Media made the Inc. Magazine Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The list represents a unique look at the...