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CELEBRITY

Chicago native Keke Palmer shines in Disney’s new film ‘Lightyear’

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2022

The much-anticipated animated Disney/Pixar film Lightyear arrives in theaters this week and Chicago actress Keke Palmer is among the new crew who is now headed "to infinity and...

In memoriam

Merri Dee Chicago’s homegrown broadcasting legend has passed at 85

By Reel Chicago Mar 17, 2022

American philanthropist and former WGN-TV (Channel 9) television journalist, who survived a kidnapping and murder attempt, Merri Dee passed away at age 85. Her death was confir...

In memoriam

Chicago broadcaster Bob Ramsey passed away suddenly at age 65

By Reel Chicago Mar 12, 2022

Retired Chicago broadcaster and Southern Illinois University alum Bob Ramsey passed away suddenly at age 65 on Tuesday at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California...

CELEBRITY

Where in the world is Bill Murray?

By Reel Chicago Feb 9, 2022

For the past few months our beloved Second City alum Bill Murray has been all over, making news and finding himself trending on social media. From Charleston, South Carolin...

Events

Bob Odenkirk with Tim Meadows: Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2022

Chicago Humanities Festival will present Chicago's own Bob Odenkirk in conversation with Tim Meadows at the Music Box Theatre on March 2 Odenkirk opens up about th...

Events

Chicago Humanities Festival announces star-studded Fall line-up

By Reel Chicago Sep 9, 2021

Chicago Humanities Festival announced a star-studded line-up of Hollywood celebs, South Side legends, and global newsmakers in a wide-ranging celebration of Chicago that w...

CELEBRITY

Kanye’s mother, Donda West, is celebrated in new book

By Reel Chicago Jul 23, 2021

On the week of the Kanye West 'DONDA' album release comes a new book, Donda's Rules: The Scholarly Documents of Dr. Donda West (Mother of Kanye West). The b...

CELEBRITY

Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Anyone?

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2021

35 years later, Ferris Bueller returns to Chicago for Chicago Public Library's Live From the Library. Matthew Broderick returns to Chicago virtually this morning live on CPL...

CELEBRITY

Celebrity cast performs ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ table read

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2020

Karolyn Grimes, the original 6 year old Zuzu Bailey featured in the motion picture It's a Wonderful Life will relive the classical holiday story as she joins Ed Asner, Pet...

NEW WORK

Burnett taps Mindy Kaling to launch Campbell’s Well Yes!

By Reel Chicago Oct 6, 2020

Autumn De Wilde and Leo Burnett Chicago used vibrant visuals and Mindy Kaling 's charm to launch the latest campaign. It’s a common misconception that canned soup must not...

REEL BUSINESS

J Balvin’s famous order is next up on McDonald’s menus

By Reel Chicago Oct 6, 2020

ALSO READ: Travis Scott & McDonald’s launch multi-tier collaboration After last month’s much-buzzed about celebrity menu collaboration, the Golden Arches ar...

CELEBRITY

Robert DeNiro brings Nobu Hotel to Chicago’s West Loop

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2020

The newest Nobu Hotel in the expanding award winning luxury chain is set to open in Chicago July 1. Nobu Hotels was founded by Robert DeNiro and partners Chef Nobu Matsuhis...

CELEBRITY

Kanye West & Gap will bring YEEZY apparel to the people

By Reel Chicago Jun 26, 2020

Bold Partnership will Bring YEEZY apparel to the people with the new YEEZY Gap Line. The Kanye West and Gap relationship comes full circle as the visionary creative and cultu...

Netflix to release Michelle Obama doc ‘Becoming’

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020

Becoming. If you enjoyed the intimacy of former first lady, Michelle Obama's autobiography, then good news. Netflix has announced the documentary portrait of Michelle Obama ti...