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Gov. Pritzker highlights Central Illinois film industry success
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Gov. Pritzker highlights Central Illinois film industry success

By Barbara Roche Jan 23, 2026
Gov. JB Pritzker visited Flyover Film Studios this week to showcase the growing economic impact of film and television production in Central Illinois and reinforce Illinois’ ...
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One Chicago crossover confirmed for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D.
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One Chicago crossover confirmed for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D.

By Barbara Roche Jan 23, 2026
NBC has officially confirmed that a three show One Chicago crossover event will air in March, bringing together Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. for a coordinated th...
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Daisy recasts cottage cheese as modern-day essential
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Daisy recasts cottage cheese as modern-day essential

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2026
The latest campaign from Daisy Brand reframes cottage cheese as a contemporary, protein-packed staple, pairing everyday nutrition with moments of joy and connection. Created wi...
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Jeep pushes to deliver more value in new campaign
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Jeep pushes to deliver more value in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2026
The Jeep brand is kicking off 2026 with a new marketing and advertising campaign titled Jeep Things, reinforcing the automaker’s recent price repositioning and its push to de...
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Craig Robinson says ex though he was Michelle Obama’s brother
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Craig Robinson says ex though he was Michelle Obama’s brother

By BANG Showbiz Jan 22, 2026
Comedian Craig Robinson has shared a hilarious case of mistaken identity that once left an ex-girlfriend convinced he was secretly married — all because of a media photo erro...
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HBO Max orders grounded Chicago cop pilot,  American Blue
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

HBO Max orders grounded Chicago cop pilot, American Blue

By Reel Chicago Jan 21, 2026
HBO Max has officially ordered a pilot for American Blue, continuing its momentum toward scalable, character-driven dramas modeled on the success of The Pitt. The project is be...
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Babybel drops “Mini Wax Tracks” with Timbaland
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Babybel drops “Mini Wax Tracks” with Timbaland

By Reel Chicago Jan 21, 2026
Havas Chicago is helping Babybel turn its iconic red wax into a culture-forward music drop. The agency has released Mini Wax Tracks, a playful, product-rooted activation cr...
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The Super Bowl is getting Manscaped! Yes, really
  • Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is getting Manscaped! Yes, really

By Reel Chicago Jan 21, 2026
Brace yourselves. MANSCAPED is officially entering the Super Bowl conversation. The fast-growing men’s grooming brand is making its first-ever national Super Bowl appearance,...
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Build-A-Bear proves love is just a squeeze away
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Build-A-Bear proves love is just a squeeze away

By Reel Chicago Jan 21, 2026
Build-A-Bear is leaning into emotional connection this Valentine’s Day with “A Squeeze Away,” its first campaign created by Highdive. The social-first work spotlights one...
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Simone Biles turns heads with honey-blonde hair at Bears vs. Rams game
  • CELEBRITY

Simone Biles turns heads with honey-blonde hair at Bears vs. Rams game

By Barbara Roche Jan 21, 2026
When Simone Biles stepped into Soldier Field to support her husband Jonathan Owens during the Chicago Bears matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, she was not just another famil...
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Lou Canellis nearing move to NBC 5 after long run at Fox 32
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Lou Canellis nearing move to NBC 5 after long run at Fox 32

By Reel Chicago Jan 20, 2026
Veteran Chicago sportscaster Lou Canellis appears to be nearing a move to NBC 5 Chicago, a shift that would bring his long tenure at Fox 32 Chicago to a close. According to ...
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Illinois gains ground on Georgia as production shifts from California
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Illinois gains ground on Georgia as production shifts from California

By Reel Chicago Jan 19, 2026
As Hollywood continues to look beyond California for cost-effective production hubs, Illinois is emerging as one of the fastest-rising film and television states in the country...
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The Fletcher Camera legacy continues with the launch of Momento
  • REEL BUSINESS

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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Patrick Lives On annual film showcase & fundraiser February 28
  • Events

Patrick Lives On annual film showcase & fundraiser February 28

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2026
The Patrick Lives On Film Showcase & Fundraiser, sponsored and hosted by Resolution Studios and Cinespace Studios, will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Ten ye...
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How Jason Beghe keeps Hank Voight at the center of Chicago P.D.
  • ONE CHICAGO

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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Old National Bank sends a message only a Bears fan can love
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Old National Bank sends a message only a Bears fan can love

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2026
What could be more Chicago than Da Bears, winter weather, and a billboard talking trash on the Kennedy? As the Chicago Bears prepare to face the LA Rams in this weekend’s pla...
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Pinnacle Advertising expands leadership team
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Pinnacle Advertising expands leadership team

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2026
Pinnacle Advertising is strengthening its executive bench as it enters its next phase of growth, announcing the appointments of Jules Boasberg as Chief Growth Officer and Jon B...
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The Midwest Exchange joins Kinowerks in building creative connections
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The Midwest Exchange joins Kinowerks in building creative connections

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2026
Chicago’s creative community is about to gain a new kind of gathering space, one built around collaboration, sustainability, and shared stewardship. The Midwest Exchange, pre...
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PBS News Weekend ends after federal funding cuts
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

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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Forge Viritual Studios opens Chicago-area virtual production facility
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Forge Viritual Studios opens Chicago-area virtual production facility

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2026
Forge Virtual Studios is officially opening the doors to its new Chicago-area virtual production facility, announcing complimentary one-to-one tours and tech demos ahead of pai...
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