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Real Men Cook celebrating black men & families

By Reel Chicago Jun 21, 2020

Real Men Cook – America's annual Father's Day charity celebration – will be held virtually on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21 from 3-6 PM CDT. Now lau...

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‘Graduation 2020: For Chicago. By Chicago’ lineup

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the lineup of Chicago and national celebrities who have come together to celebrate and pay tribute to the over 35,000 graduating high sc...

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Mezcla raises funds for femme filmmakers of color

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2020

Mezcla Media Collective is championing the film community by launching the month-long Mezcla Media Collective COVID-19 Relief Fund to raise $15K for its members in light of the...

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Havas staff encouraged to stand united against racism

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2020

Havas staff were encouraged to take Friday to stand united against racism. CEO Yannick Bolloré said "the purpose of this day is to contemplate our roles in improving raci...

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City of Chicago prepares for cautious reopening

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

Following several days of violent protests, the City of Chicago restores access to the Central Business District to prepare for cautious reopening. Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot t...

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Kartemquin Films issues statement of solidarity

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

We at Kartemquin Films stand in solidarity with Black communities against the unchecked brutality, state-sanctioned violence, and pernicious racist ideology alive deep in the s...

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Anthony Davis installs ‘Ad Lab’ at Chicago high school

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2020

On Thursday, February 13th, LA Lakers Forward-Center and NBA All-Star Anthony Davis paid a visit to his hometown Chicago high school to unveil his foundation’s inaugural ‘AD...

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AbelsonTaylor’s dynamic new space in the old post office

Feb 19, 2020

Embarking on a new chapter in its 40-year history, AbelsonTaylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has relocated its headquarters to Chicag...

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Fast-growing NEXT/NOW doubles down in West Loop

Feb 19, 2020

Since outgrowing their current space in the West Loop, creative technology agency NEXT/NOW has recommitted to the area by signing a lease for a nearby office twice the size that...

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‘Sixteen Candles’ ranked as IL’s favorite romantic comedy

By Reel Chicago Feb 14, 2020

Chicago’s favorite romantic comedy is the John Hughes’ classic Sixteen Candles, according to a report issued this week by research company Comparitech. The 1984 coming-of-a...

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Local 476 appoints Connelly to increase commercial work

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2020

I.A.T.S.E. Local 476 is sending VP Joe Connelly on a mission to forge partnerships with advertising agencies and commercial shops throughout the city. A production industry supp...

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Bong Joon Ho scores a win for everyone at the Oscars

By Daniel Patton Feb 10, 2020

America showed the world one of the things that it does best during the 92nd annual Academy Awards on Sunday night. Celebrating film with an internationally-televised, star-stud...

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‘Breaking Bad’ producer Stewart Lyons at DePaul

By Reel Chicago Feb 8, 2020

Breaking Bad producer Stewart Lyons will be among the TV and film creators appearing at DePaul University's School of Cinematic Arts Visiting Artists Series this winter. The aw...

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Vandal LA signs SG+Partners for Midwest Representation

By Reel Chicago Feb 6, 2020

Commercial production company VANDAL has signed Sarah Gitersonke of SG+Partners for exclusive Midwest representation. Director Francis Lawrence — known for his films I Am Leg...

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‘Notorious RBG’ premieres at Illinois Holocaust Museum

By Reel Chicago Feb 5, 2020

The Illinois Holocaust Museum will host the Midwest premiere of the Notorious RBG exhibit from February 9th through August 16th at its Skokie location, 9603 Woods Dr. Based on ...

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‘Battle For Hope’ returns to Cubby Bear on May 14

By Daniel Patton Jan 31, 2020

The 8th annual Battle For Hope will return to the Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville on May 14. Combining a live musical showcase with a jam-packed industry bash and one of the city’...

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Cinespace pledges $50K to UC Comer Children’s Hospital

By Reel Chicago Jan 30, 2020

Cinespace Chicago Film Studios is proud to announce a five-year pledge of $50,000 to the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital in support of the Pediatric Mob...

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SACRED to sponsor Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K/5K

By Reel Chicago Jan 17, 2020

SACRED — purveyor of Pain Balm, Pain Lotion, Infused Body Stick and Wellness CBD Tincture — has announced its official sponsorship for the National Allstate Hot Chocolate 15...

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One Club releases growing list of Portfolio Night hosts

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2020

The One Club for Creativity, the world's foremost non-profit organization recognizing creative excellence in advertising and design, today announced May 20, 2020 as the date for...

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Renetta McCann to receive CAF’s Silver Medal Award

By Reel Chicago Jan 10, 2020

Renetta McCann, Chief Inclusion Experience Officer, Publicis Groupe, was today named the recipient of the Chicago Advertising Federation's 2019 Silver Medal Award. The CAF Silv...