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CITY NEWS

Chicago launches free high-speed internet to CPS students

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the launch of ‘Chicago Connected’ a groundbreaking program that will provide free high-speed internet service to approximately 100,000 Chi...

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...

THE NEW NORMAL

Spaceship Town & Minimal join for Nice Lena & Friends

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2020

Filmed entirely in isolation, in a bedroom, bathroom, and the alley, 'Friends on a Shelf' alleviates the loneliness and monotony of isolation. Chicago-based boutique product...

REEL PRO

How did Blacks get into advertising anyway?

By Jim Glover Jun 29, 2020

Jim Glover has worked for general market and black advertising agencies and his work has always been on the cutting edge, which many believe is why he has won so many accolades...

Lil Rel brings big laughs to NBC’s ‘Small Fortune’

By Reel Chicago Jun 23, 2020

NBC has named Chicago comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel Howery as host of the new game show, Small Fortune. Howery, who will also serve as executive producer, joins...

CREATIVE

ComEd Goats are baaaack for a second year

By Reel Chicago Jun 23, 2020

ComEd grazing goats have returned for a second year in Leo Burnett "Goatternship" campaign. From endearing bleats and "bahs" to their eco-friendly way of life and nose-to-t...

CREATIVE

Havas & Battery join creative & media for Epic Games

By Reel Chicago Jun 23, 2020

Havas Media and Battery announce today that the Epic Games Store joined forces with the Havas Group for creative and media duties on an unprecedented user acquisition campai...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

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...

Season 3 premiere of Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi’

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020

"The Chi" Season 3 premieres this Sunday, June 21st at 8 PM CT on Showtime. Created by Chicago’s own Lena Waithe and filmed entirely in Illinois, "The Chi" is a comin...

REEL PRO

Cinespace releases their Production Safety Guidelines

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020

Cinespace Chicago Film Studios has released their own set of Production Safety Guidelines and announced their partnership with ServPro, which will be the ex...

BREAKING NEWS

Attorney General Kwame Raoul tested positive for COVID

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2020

Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement today after testing positive for COVID-19. He was sworn in as the 42nd Attorney General of Illinois in January 201...

Reel Pride

Reunion Chicago, OTV & Slo ‘Mo join in virtual Pride fest

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2020

#4theQulture advocates for Black LGBTQ+ creativity and liberation June 26-28 CHICAGO- LGBTQ+ centered organizations Reunion Chicago, Slo ‘Mo and OTV - Open Television ar...

REEL MOVES

FCB Chicago reportedly lays off 5% of staff

Jun 16, 2020

FCB Chicago reportedly went through a round of layoffs last week, impacting approximately 5% of employees. According to AgencySpy who reported the moves, a spokesman for th...

WMAQ says no current plans to replace Johnson

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2020

WMAQ-5 says it will not be replacing recently deceased anchor Dick Johnson in the immediate future. Johnson, who was 66, died a week ago while on medical disability leave battl...

Reel Indie

Chicago filmmakers treat us to Vanlife at its Lowest & Best

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2020

Chicago filmmakers, Andrew Morgan and co-director Nick Nummerdor set out to make a film about the reclusive, and enigmatic American automotive subculture known as “vanning.�...

REEL THINGS

‘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...

‘Chicago Fire’ encore is Wednesday’s top show

By Reel 360 Jun 10, 2020

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...

REEL MOVES

Seed adds Director/Photographer, Sam Ciurdar

Jun 10, 2020

Roy Skillicorn, owner and EP of Seed, envisions Sam Ciurdar making it big. “Sam has an artist's eye for beautiful imagery that blends perfectly with his vision as a dire...