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Harry Lennix confirms he’s Martian Manhunter

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021 0 Comment

Acclaimed actor Harry Lennix (The Matrix, Man of Steel) may have been born in Chicago, but soon the 56-year-old star, star of television's hit series Blacklist will be from Mar...

Two Chicago Bachelorettes vie for Matt James’ rose

By Reel Chicago Jan 8, 2021 0 Comment

Thirty-two incredible women went in for love with Matt James when the exciting, landmark 25th edition of The Bachelor premiered on MONDAY, JAN. 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on A...

WTTW explores intergenerational poverty in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment

In Chicago, your birthplace often determines your destiny. Children born in one West Side census tract between 1978 and 1983 grew up to have a median annual household income of...

One Chicago named Top TV Programs of 2020 by Nielsen

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2020 0 Comment

We’re rounding out an otherwise abnormal year with some good news! Nielsen released its year-end ratings report, among which is a list of the top television programs of 2020....

From holiday classics to one-of-a-kind concerts

By Reel Chicago Dec 8, 2020 0 Comment

This holiday season, WTTW, Chicago’s PBS station, and WFMT, Chicago’s classical radio station, will present a variety of special content throughout the holiday se...

Chicago Fire’s Eamonn Walker is mentoring Chicago kids

By Reel Chicago Dec 7, 2020 0 Comment

One person’s determination can really make all the difference, and Chicago Fire’s Eamonn Walker is proof of this. To set the scene, Firehouse 51 may not have the magneti...

Meteorologist, Tom Skilling thriving after weight loss

By Reel Chicago Dec 4, 2020 0 Comment

WGN weather anchor Tom Skilling is shocking viewers with his dramatic weight loss. Citing his health as his primary concern, the Chicago meteorologist underwent gastric bypass ...

Filming continues as One Chicago enters Fall break

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2020 0 Comment

Following a delayed startup of the season, viewers welcomed the November 11th season premiere of One Chicago with great anticipation. With only two episodes aired, Chicago ...

Shameless releases trailer for Season 11, final season

By Reel Chicago Nov 28, 2020 0 Comment

Shameless has released its trailer for the upcoming Season 11. Here's a peek at the wild ride of what to expect for the final season of Shameless. The premiere is set for Sunda...

‘Chicago From The Air’ WTTW special filmed with drone

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020 0 Comment

A new special narrated by Geoffrey Baer, filmed from above, explores Chicago and its history from a new and breathtaking perspective. Imagine if you could soar, swoop, dive,...

‘Ordinary Joe’ has begun filming in Chicago

By Dan Patton Nov 13, 2020 0 Comment

A line of production vehicles stretched for a quarter-mile on Ravenswood Ave. in Chicago, where scenes for the upcoming NBC drama Ordinary Joe were being filmed this week. ...

Chicago at the Crossroad a message of hope on WTTW

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago at the Crossroad, a documentary film by Chicago’s Emmy-winning producer Brian Schodorf, will air on WTTW-Chicago Thursday, November 12 @ 8pm CT and Sunday, November 1...

Wolf Entertainment introduces Unscripted on YouTube

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2020 0 Comment

Wolf Entertainment who brings us Chicago PD, Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire introduces Unscripted a new digital series that will showcase candid conversations between two Wolf a...

New photos from One Chicago’s Premiere Night

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2020 0 Comment

Next week, TV's highest rated night of drama returns to WMAQ NBC-5. Filming on One Chicago Night, which includes Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. has been underway at...

One Chicago, Law&Order, FBI encourage you to vote

By Reel Chicago Nov 2, 2020 0 Comment

With the 2020 election just weeks away, Wolf Entertainment gathered some of their cast members from Law & Order: SVU, One Chicago, and FBI together to remind you to get...

Bill Murray on Kimmel is simply entertainment at its best

By Barbara Roche Oct 16, 2020 0 Comment

Bill Murray never lets us down. I mean literally, you cannot feel down when Bill is on his game, and last week on Jimmy Kimmel, dressed in a true fashion statement, straw hat a...

‘Shameless’ announces final season premiere date

By Reel Chicago Oct 13, 2020 0 Comment

Showtime sets an official premiere date for the last season for the Gallagher family. Shameless, Showtime's longest-running series had starts and stops following the COVID-1...

‘Chicago Med’ has begun production on Season 6

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020 0 Comment

Amazing news for the Chicago production community - the new season of Chicago Med is officially underway. According to Deadline, the highest rated drama on NBC's O...

WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago-based NewsNation anchor Joe Donlon will conduct the first comprehensive prime-time sit-down interview with President Trump since the passing of Supreme Court Justi...