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Kanye West comes home for DONDA debut at Soldiers Field 8 26 21

By Barbara Roche Aug 18, 2021

The long wait could be over. In an announcement today, Kanye West may actually debut DONDA in his hometown. Kanye has announced a third DONDA listening ...

CITY NEWS

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...

REEL BUSINESS

Ace reveals what Dads really want to do on Father’s Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

According to a new Ace Hardware survey, an overwhelming number of Dads—74 percent—said they would rather man the grill on Father's Day than have someone else grill for them...

CITY NEWS

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...

Events

MFF celebrates Homecoming Night virtual showcase

By Reel Chicago May 25, 2021

Join the Midwest Film Festival for a special evening celebrating Homecoming Night, a virtual gathering of homegrown Midwestern talent and stories. The evening begins Thurs...

Events

CineYouth Festival unveils lineup for global event

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2021

Celebrating its 16th edition in 2021, CineYouth Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced a striking and diverse selection of 102 international short films for the festi...

Events

Reel Black Filmmakers hold monthly film series

By Reel Chicago Apr 16, 2021

In closing out their monthly South Side Short Film Series, the Reel Black Filmmakers—a program of the Community Film Workshop of Chicago—will dedicate the finale to f...

Events

Black Media & Entertainment Industry Conference at CSU

By Reel Chicago Apr 12, 2021

Chicago State University (CSU) connects local film and television professionals with industry leaders during a free virtual four-day Black Media & Entertainment Industry Co...

Events

Join the Spring Forward Happy Hour hosted by OKRP

By Reel Chicago Mar 12, 2021

OKRP is hosting a virtual Spring Forward Happy Hour on Friday March 12th beginning at 4pm EST on DJ Trauma’s Twitch channel. The idea is part of a formal initiative by the ag...

Events

Oscar-nominated, Diane Quon on IFA Executive Talks

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021

Angie Gaffney, Executive Director of the IFA wants to hear from you. As we all know, visual storytelling is a powerful medium in which to delve into diverse experiences that...

CELEBRITY

Dan Levy says ‘Ew’ to Schitt’s Creek pop up in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

Fans of the beloved Emmy Award winning POP TV show Schitt’s Creek have been anxiously anticipating the Lincoln Park pop-up “Schitt Happens” within Replay, which specializ...

CELEBRITY

Celebrity cast performs ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ table read

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2020

Karolyn Grimes, the original 6 year old Zuzu Bailey featured in the motion picture It's a Wonderful Life will relive the classical holiday story as she joins Ed Asner, Pet...

Events

CAFM to hold “2020 Holiday Hurrah” party on Zoom

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020

Multiple raffles, Zoom Breakout Rooms, and prizes for your most creative holiday attire are all on tap as the Chicago Acting In Film Meetup NFP (CAFM) wraps up the year with a ...

BLACK INFLUENTIALS

Ebert Fest 2020 Symposium Series continues Nov 5

By Reel Chicago Oct 31, 2020

The 2020 Ebert Symposium Series conversations with filmmakers, executives and others involved in a changing media industry, continues on November 5 with an executive from the&n...

AWARDS

Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int’l Film Fest award winners

By Reel Chicago Oct 13, 2020

Reeling announces the winners of the 38th annual Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. The festival was held virtually this year from September 24 to Oct...

Events

Reflections: An Edgewater Art Experience

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020

In Chicago, to spread a message of hope and unity, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce presents Reflections: An Edgewater Art Experience throughout the neighborhoo...

Events

IATSE to join #RedAlertRESTART movement tonight

By Reel Chicago Sep 2, 2020

Chicago’s Allstate Arena will be lit up bright red tonight at 9PM in solidarity with 1500 live event venues around America for the #RedAlertRESTART movement. #WeMak...

Events

Filmscape 2020 goes online with virtual exhibitor booths

By Reel Chicago Aug 7, 2020

Filmscape 2020 goes virtual August 29 & 30. Exhibitors get a virtual booth on a dedicated page on the Filmscape website. Every year, Filmscape Chicago, an educational no...

Events

McDonald’s turns Monday into Fry-Day

By Reel Chicago Jul 13, 2020

Here is a reason not to groan about it being Monday. It's National French Fry-Day and McDonald's is offering free fries to celebrate. The golden arches are offering a free m...

CITY NEWS

Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2020 canceled

By Reel Chicago Jul 13, 2020

Event organizers and the City of Chicago announced the decision to cancel the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and all race weekend activities in response to the ongoing p...