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Year in Review

2020 in Review: Mary Caddy of The Colonie

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 8, 2021

Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a “new normal”...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Director, Jeremy Pinckert of Explore

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 6, 2021

Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a "new normal" working...

Reel Ad of the Week

Vizzy sends-off 2020 with Vitamin C Graduation remake

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2020

That's right, the first hard seltzer with antioxidant vitamin C and Vitamin C herself have recreated the 2000s karaoke classic so we can all graduate from 2020. We all kno...

CITY NEWS

CDPH plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccine by Dec 14

By Reel Chicago Dec 11, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available with a commitment to allocate...

Filming continues as One Chicago enters Fall break

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2020

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 ...

REEL PRO

Film Production not affected by new COVID restrictions

By Reel Chicago Nov 13, 2020

In an announcement yesterday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) l...

CITY NEWS

Lightfoot announces $10m hospitality grant program

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined City and business leaders to announce an emergency COVID-19 relief package for the hospitality industry, including a $10 million grant prog...

CITY NEWS

COVID-19 cases rise Lightfoot announces business curfew

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2020

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced today a business curfew will begin Friday in the city of Chicago. On Monday, the Mayor warned residents that some coronavirus restrictions cou...

REEL PRO

‘Chicago Med’ cast & crew return from quarantine

By Reel Chicago Oct 15, 2020

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...

CITY NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot gives thumbs up for ‘Halloweek’

By Reel Chicago Oct 1, 2020

City offers trick-or-treating guidance and previews ‘Halloweek’ activities to celebrate a Halloween unlike any other. Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department ...

REEL PRO

‘Chicago Med’ halts filming over positive Covid-19 test

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020

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...

CITY NEWS

Lightfoot eases Phase Four Guidelines for businesses

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020

Progress in the fight against COVID-19 will allow for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses beginning October 1s...

Events

Reeling LGBTQ+ International Film Festival lineup

By Reel Chicago Sep 7, 2020

Reeling will celebrate its 38th anniversary this fall with a new virtual edition of the second-oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the world. Showing 30 features, 54 s...

CITY NEWS

Chicago launches Snapchat Lens to encourage masks

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2020

The City of Chicago today launched another engagement tool to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago and encourage mask wearing—a Snapchat lens. The social media platfo...

CITY NEWS

Chicago’s new and reimagined World Music Events

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2020

The Year of Chicago Music will celebrate Chicago’s Jazz and World Music Festivals with virtual performances over the Labor Day holiday and Sundays throughout September. Ma...

Events

#Act4Impact fundraiser hosted by Queen Latifah

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2020

The American Lung Association announced its first-ever livestream fundraising benefit, #Act4Impact, to be hosted by Queen Latifah on September 26, 2020...

THE NEW NORMAL

United Airlines launches new contactless options

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

New United Automated Assistant gives customers immediate answers to questions on cleaning procedures, airport and airplane safety policies, CDC and WHO guidelines and more. ...

THE NEW NORMAL

McDonald’s gets advice from Mayo Clinic on safety

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

Mayo Clinic, the world-renowned health experts will review and inform ongoing practices and procedures in support of crew and customer safety McDonald’s has engaged Mayo C...

Reel Ad of the Week

Explore delivers retro hazy 1985 Beer in a 1985 DeLorean

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2020

Can anyone come up with a better way to deliver the retro hazy IPA, 1985 Beer, than a 1985 DeLorean. Explore pulls this off in true "Back to the Future" style. This is one to t...