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HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Randolph Street Market returns with Mag Mile Pop-Up

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2021

Randolph Street Market lights up the Magnificent Mile with three Holiday Market weekends. After a 2 year break, Randolph Street Market comes back to Chicago and will be de...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade returns with hundreds of talented performers

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2021

This year marks the 87th year of the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade with hundreds of talented performers from near and far. Several hundred thousand Chicagoans and visitors ar...

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Sleep Out Saturday 2021 United: One Night, One Community

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2021

Sleep Out Saturday this Saturday, November 6. Hundreds of suburban residents will spend what promises to be a cold night inside tents, boxes and cars to raise awareness a...

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Full Spectrum Features announces Unbound Sound expanded cinema

By Reel Chicago Oct 8, 2021

Full Spectrum Features (FSF) announces Unbound Sound, an expanded cinema event co-presented with Comfort Station Logan Square and in partnership with the Chicago Underground Fi...

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Barack and Michelle here for ground-breaking of Obama Presidential Center

By Reel Chicago Sep 24, 2021

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will be in Chicago this week to attend the groundbreaking festivities for the Obama Presidential Center takin...

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Navy Pier announces free Fall programming schedule

By Reel Chicago Sep 6, 2021

Navy Pier, Chicago's iconic lakefront destination, is packing in the fall fun with a full roster of free public programs from September through November, including outdoor mo...

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CoinFlip the fastest-growing biz in Chicago moves into the Old Post Office

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2021

CoinFlip, the world’s leading cryptocurrency ATM operator and the fastest-growing company in Chicago, today joined Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders to announce a new 44...

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Chicago Auto Show has better than expected attendance

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2021

The Chicago Auto Show opened to the public today better than anticipated attendance. The long awaited 2021 Special Edition is taking place July 15-19 inside McCormick Place's...

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July 3rd fireworks to Celebrate Chicago’s Reopening

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announces July 3rd fireworks along the lakefront to kick off Independence Day Weekend. The event will also act as a celebration for Chicagoans whose dil...

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Chicago creatives bring home 15 Lions for their city

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2021

Chicago creatives are the recipients of 15 Cannes Lions International Festival Awards, including the Titanium Lion – the top creative award in the world for the “Boards of ...

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Navy Pier plans lots of fun but no fireworks on July 4th

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2021

Navy Pier is set to celebrate Independence Day this year with a full weekend of family-friendly programming and activities, including live music, dance performances and more as...

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Pappas, Jordan and Fresh Farms celebrate Father’s Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

On Sunday, June 20, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, media figure "Candid" Candace Jordan, Fresh Farms' owner Dean "Dino" Svi...

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Chicago’s Open Culture artist lineups and programs

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced even more returning, new and reimagined summer cultural events across Chicago — plus artist lineups an...

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Juneteenth declared official state holiday in Illinois

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation declaring June 19, Juneteenth, an official state holiday. To commemorate the abolition of slavery throughout the United States and its t...

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Guidelines for Illinois Phase 5 full reopening on June 11

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2021

Phase 5 will go into effect on June 11 and mark the full reopening of all activities and businesses. Businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and seated-sp...

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Underground Donut Tour begins in Chicago’s West Loop

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021

The Underground Donut, America's Best Donut Tour, is adding another delicious version of their highly rated Chicago tour. Specifically, showcasing the amazing donuts ...

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World famous Bud Billiken Parade and Festival is Back!

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021

Chicago's youth will march alongside Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, and a number of other local and national stars in the 92nd Annual Bud B...

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2021 Chicago beach season kicks off this weekend

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2021

22 beaches have officially opened for the 2021 season. The return of beach season is another step forward with Open Chicago, Mayor Lightfoot's initiative to safely and fully r...

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Jeep & Ram Trucks Test Tracks at Chicago Auto Show

By Reel Chicago May 23, 2021

Fan-favorite attractions such as the Camp Jeep and Ram Trucks Territory test tracks will return to the 2021 Chicago Auto Show special edition, scheduled for July 15-19&nbs...

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Mayor Lightfoot announces return of Lollapalooza

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Lollapalooza organizers are thrilled to announce that the world class festival will return to Grant Park at full capacity July 29-August 1, 202...

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