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PRG Takes Action to Fight COVID-19
  • THE NEW NORMAL

PRG Takes Action to Fight COVID-19

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2020
Faced with the magnitude of the global health crisis linked to the spread of COVID-19, Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG) is putting its skills to work to make a difference i...
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Attorney General Raoul calls for changes to PPP funding
  • REEL BUSINESS

Attorney General Raoul calls for changes to PPP funding

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2020
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general to call for key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure that funds are d...
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Gerety Awards deadline extended and no COVID-19 ads
  • AWARDS

Gerety Awards deadline extended and no COVID-19 ads

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020
Gerety Awards has a new deadline extension to May 29. They confirm its judging will be remote this year and announced they will not be accepting Covid-19 related ads! Gerety...
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ProGear plans to slowly re-open for business
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

ProGear plans to slowly re-open for business

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2020
ProGear has been evaluating the next steps to ensure the safe and proper way to re-open for business, and they would like to share this plan with you.  ProGear wil...
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RPA launches ‘ZoomAdoptions’ shelter pet backgrounds
  • THE NEW NORMAL

RPA launches ‘ZoomAdoptions’ shelter pet backgrounds

By Reel Chicago Apr 30, 2020
Feeling a little lonely, and tired of this stay at home confinement? Face it, every shelter pet knows what that feels like. It's National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and animal ...
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Zoom Interview: with David and Joan of  O’Connor Casting
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Zoom Interview: with David and Joan of O’Connor Casting

By Katharin Mraz Apr 29, 2020
There are two sides to every camera story: those behind it creating movie magic, and the talented performers in front.  What many may not consider are the people who bridg...
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Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA
  • THE NEW NORMAL

Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020
Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message ...
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Meet the brains behind Mind Exchange Music
  • THE NEW NORMAL

Meet the brains behind Mind Exchange Music

By Katharin Mraz Apr 24, 2020
As productions across the globe come to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, most filmmakers have found themselves with a lot of time on their hands. Some have turned to sourdo...
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Local 727 purchases thousands of masks for members
  • THE NEW NORMAL

Local 727 purchases thousands of masks for members

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020
When employers wouldn’t step up, Teamsters Local 727 stepped in—recently purchasing thousands of masks for distribution. On March 21, Governor Pritzker mandated a “she...
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Cinespace hosts dinner for 200 healthcare workers
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Cinespace hosts dinner for 200 healthcare workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020
This week, Cinespace Chicago Film Studios surprised 200 healthcare workers and caregivers at Mount Sinai Hospital with a warm dinner from Inspired Catering & Events of...
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Dreaming of Travel and Road Trips to Come?
  • REEL BUSINESS

Dreaming of Travel and Road Trips to Come?

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2020
With the COVID-19 virus keeping most people indoors for an extended period of time, Rand McNally faithfully submits its antidote: A new edition of the classic Rand McNally ...
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McDonald’s offers ‘Thank You Meals’ to first responders
  • THE NEW NORMAL

McDonald’s offers ‘Thank You Meals’ to first responders

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2020
In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald's will offer free Thank You Meals,...
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BCBS commits $3 Billion to members and first responders
  • THE NEW NORMAL

BCBS commits $3 Billion to members and first responders

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2020
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announced that the network of 36 independent and locally-operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies and the Blue Cross ...
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Joint Letter: from the unions and guilds to the workforce
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Joint Letter: from the unions and guilds to the workforce

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2020
These are unsettling times as COVID-19 has impacted our personal and professional lives. Or unions and guilds have come together to assist the working professionals in thi...
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Ad Industry says Gov. Whitmer’s ban violates free speech
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Ad Industry says Gov. Whitmer’s ban violates free speech

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2020
Five of the nation's largest advertising trade associations today released a joint statement urging Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to rescind a portion of&n...
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New emergency fund to aid Chicago cinema workers
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

New emergency fund to aid Chicago cinema workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020
As efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 shutter cinemas across the nation, concerned members of Chicago's film community launch a fund to benefit laid off cinema workers from...
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Chicago gets creative with Mayor Lightfoot memes
  • SOCIAL MEDIA

Chicago gets creative with Mayor Lightfoot memes

By Barbara Roche Apr 9, 2020
Lock them up in a room for a while and Chicagoans will get into mischief. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has taken on the serious roll of protecting the citizens of Chicago from the ...
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Chicago sports teams combat COVID ‘We Are Not Playing’
  • NEW WORK

Chicago sports teams combat COVID ‘We Are Not Playing’

By Reel Chicago Apr 6, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced a groundbreaking campaign, “We Are Not Playing,” in partnership with Chicago’s professional sports teams to combat the spread of ...
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FIRSTHAND: Coronavirus new WTTW digital docuseries
  • TV

FIRSTHAND: Coronavirus new WTTW digital docuseries

By Reel Chicago Mar 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is a public health crisis unlike any that Chicago has faced in living memory. How are our citizens reacting to its challenges, and who is stepping forw...
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AICP Midwest lists all who are open for business
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

AICP Midwest lists all who are open for business

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2020
Reel Chicago supports all efforts of those who are working, boots on the ground, to service their clients during these most difficult times. Below is a list of AICP Midwest mem...
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