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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....

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Reel Chicago’s Biggest Stories

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020 0 Comment

What a year, huh? 2020, which felt like a decade, will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the worst years ever. And who will argue? Certainly not the staff at Reel Chicag...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

A “Chicago Fire” Christmas at the real life Firehouse 51

By Daniel Patton Dec 18, 2020 0 Comment

Saving lives usually doesn’t allow time for celebrating holidays, but the firefighters at Engine Co. 18 — the real-life facility that doubles as Firehouse 51 on Chicago Fir...

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...

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 ...

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...

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‘Chicago Med’ cast & crew return from quarantine

By Reel Chicago Oct 15, 2020 0 Comment

The cast and crew of Chicago Med are back on set at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios after a two week quarantine period. The NBC series has had more than its share...

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

By Reel Chicago Oct 12, 2020 0 Comment

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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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‘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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‘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...

‘The Great Chicago Fire’ to air on WTTW

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020 0 Comment

This fall, WTTW tells the dramatic story of a defining and prescient moment in Chicago history, the Great Fire of 1871 when Chicagoans faced destruction, rebuilt, and prepared ...

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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...

NBC sets premiere dates for One Chicago series and more

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2020 0 Comment

NBC is celebrating a November to remember as America’s most-loved dramas make their highly anticipated season debuts the week of Nov. 9-13, including a two-hour premiere of T...

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Chicago Fire’s Reed-Foster talks up series “I’m Tired”

By Katharin Mraz Aug 2, 2020 0 Comment

Acclaimed Chicago actress / producer Deanna Reed-Foster (Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D.) launches a powerful PSA video series titled I’m Tired. In a time when most people...

Chicago PD, Fire, and Med now streaming on Peacock

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020 0 Comment

After months of anticipation, viewers across America can now stream over 1,500 episodes of Wolf Entertainment programming on NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, Peacock. ...

‘Chicago Fire’ encore is Wednesday’s top show

By Reel 360 Jun 10, 2020 0 Comment

NBC’s encore "Chicago” lineup won the night among the Big 4 networks in total viewers and tied for #1 in all key adult-female demographics. An encore telecast of Chicago...

‘Chicago’ encores finish #2 in total viewers

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2020 0 Comment

An encore telecast of Chicago Med (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) joined with the episode’s original telecast on Nov. 6, 2019 (8.1 million...

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The Chicago Med, Fire & PD Food Bank Trivia Challenge

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020 0 Comment

David Eigenberg hosts a trivia game for contestants from Chicago Fire: Kara Killmer and Miranda Rae Mayo. Chicago P.D.: LaRoyce Hawkins, Jason Beghe and Tracy Spiridakos. Chica...

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Zoom Interview: Chicago Fire’s Daniel Kyri

By Katharin Mraz May 8, 2020 0 Comment

With Pride around the corner, it’s exciting to chat about the importance of representation in media with those who work hardest to make change happen. Daniel Kyri, who ...

‘Chicago Fire’ ‘Med’ season finales #1 and #2 in ratings

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020 0 Comment

NBC’s Chicago Fire and Chicago Med led the network in total viewers. The shows ended their season ranking #1-2, respectively. The season-concluding Chicago P.D. captured the s...