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The Fletcher Camera legacy continues with the launch of Momento
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The Fletcher Camera legacy continues with the launch of Momento

By Barbara Roche Jan 16, 2026
The Fletcher family, long synonymous with Chicago’s camera culture and technical innovation, is entering a new phase of its story. After decades shaping the city’s produ...
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How Jason Beghe keeps Hank Voight at the center of Chicago P.D.
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How Jason Beghe keeps Hank Voight at the center of Chicago P.D.

By Barbara Roche Jan 16, 2026
Some performers lead with volume, larger than life. Jason Beghe does not. And yet for more than a decade, his presence has remained the center of Chicago P.D. Beghe’s port...
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PBS News Weekend ends after federal funding cuts
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PBS News Weekend ends after federal funding cuts

By Barbara Roche Jan 15, 2026
PBS has aired the final edition of PBS News Weekend, marking a significant programming shift for the public broadcaster following major federal funding cuts to public media. ...
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Da Bears are back: From fans to brands
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Da Bears are back: From fans to brands

By Barbara Roche Jan 9, 2026
Chicago has felt this shift before. The loyalty has never wavered. A winning season has lifted the confidence of the city’s football faithful, and with it, the Chicago Bearsâ...
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Tommy Egan’s final chapter unfolds in Power Book IV: Force
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Tommy Egan’s final chapter unfolds in Power Book IV: Force

By Barbara Roche Jan 9, 2026
After three seasons filmed entirely in Chicago, Power Book IV: Force prepares to close out Tommy Egan’s story, led by Chicago native Joseph Sikora and grounded in a city that...
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One Chicago returns after fall cliffhangers on Fire, P.D. and Med
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One Chicago returns after fall cliffhangers on Fire, P.D. and Med

By Barbara Roche Jan 5, 2026
NBC’s ONE CHICAGO franchise returns with all new episodes on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, bringing back Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. following the fall hiatus. ...
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Reel Chicago Post House of 2025: The Colonie
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Reel Chicago Post House of 2025: The Colonie

By Barbara Roche Dec 31, 2025
At a time when the post-production industry continues to recalibrate around shifting budgets, new platforms, and evolving creative demands, The Colonie stands out for its abili...
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Those we have lost in 2025
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Those we have lost in 2025

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2025
Chicago’s creative community marked a year of profound loss in 2025, as we said farewell to individuals whose talent, mentorship, and dedication helped define the city’s fi...
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AICP ends DEI program, eliminates VP role held by Sheila R. Brown
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AICP ends DEI program, eliminates VP role held by Sheila R. Brown

By Barbara Roche Dec 29, 2025
The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) has officially dissolved its formal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program and eliminated the Vice President of Equi...
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Ariana Grande plays Kevin in SNL Home Alone parody
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Ariana Grande plays Kevin in SNL Home Alone parody

By Barbara Roche Dec 21, 2025
Saturday Night Live opened one of its Christmas sketches with a surprisingly faithful reset of Home Alone. With all of the recognizable sets in place, from the exterior of ...
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Home Alone house is being restored to its on-screen look
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Home Alone house is being restored to its on-screen look

By Barbara Roche Dec 19, 2025
One of the most recognizable homes in movie history is getting a second act that fans have long hoped for. The house made famous as the McCallister family home in Home Alone...
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Deli Boys is casting specialty rolls for new season
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Deli Boys is casting specialty rolls for new season

By Barbara Roche Dec 16, 2025
Deli Boys has returned for Season 2 and the casting company is looking for extras and speciality rolls. Hulu’s comedy series Deli Boys is back in Chicago, gearing up to f...
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Illinois strengthens film incentives as Gov. Pritzker signs SB 1911
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Illinois strengthens film incentives as Gov. Pritzker signs SB 1911

By Barbara Roche Dec 12, 2025
Illinois filmmakers received a major boost today as Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1911, a comprehensive update to the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit Act. The...
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Amy Morton to be honored at Women of the Shield CineCity event
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Amy Morton to be honored at Women of the Shield CineCity event

By Barbara Roche Dec 12, 2025
Chicago P.D. actress Amy Morton, who plays the formidable and no-nonsense Sergeant Trudy Platt since the series’ first season, will be honored by Women of the Shield at a spe...
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Festive ways to celebrate the holidays in Chicago
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Festive ways to celebrate the holidays in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Dec 11, 2025
When winter weather arrives, Chicago does not slow down. The city comes alive with lights, music, markets, and seasonal attractions that draw visitors from across the country. ...
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Patrick John Flueger returns to Chicago P.D. after personal leave
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Patrick John Flueger returns to Chicago P.D. after personal leave

By Barbara Roche Dec 11, 2025
Patrick John Flueger, the actor best known for portraying Officer Adam Ruzek on NBC’s Chicago P.D., has returned to filming after taking a personal leave of absence earlier t...
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The Bear’s Matty Matheson brings his cooking show to Netflix
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The Bear’s Matty Matheson brings his cooking show to Netflix

By Barbara Roche Dec 11, 2025
Known for turning cooking into unpredictable chaos, The Bear’s Matty Matheson is bringing his high energy cooking show Just a Dash to Netflix. Netflix has acquired the exc...
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Home Alone celebrates 35 years with Chicago reunion event
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Home Alone celebrates 35 years with Chicago reunion event

By Barbara Roche Dec 11, 2025
FACETS and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Chicago-made holiday classic Home Alone (1990) with ...
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Early snowfall extends Chicago window for winter filming
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Early snowfall extends Chicago window for winter filming

By Barbara Roche Dec 9, 2025
If you're a filmmaker, you have a bonus opportunity to capture striking B-roll of a snowy Christmas in Chicago and in the quaint rural towns across Illinois. January and Februa...
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New Vatican documentary explores Pope Leo ’s Chicago roots
  • CHICAGO MADE

New Vatican documentary explores Pope Leo ’s Chicago roots

By Barbara Roche Dec 6, 2025
When Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, stepped out onto the balcony above St. Peter’s Square on May 8, 2025, it was a moment of pride for Catholics across Chicag...
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