Sometimes love means taking matters into your own hands, and maybe stacking a few crisps along the way. For the biggest snacking moment of the year, Chicago-based Pringles is t...
Each year on February 2, the movie Groundhog Day reenters the cultural conversation, looping endlessly on television and streaming platforms as audiences revisit one of the mos...
Two award-winning short films produced through Chicago State University’s CSU CINEMA program will begin streaming on Tubi on February 1, offering national visibility for emer...
MSC Cruises is bringing back its transatlantic star power with a new round of commercials featuring Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom, continuing the brand’s “Let’s Holida...
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’ ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A year in review is not defined by clicks or traffic alone. Reel Chicago’s most important stories are measured by moments that marked change, documented turning points, and g...
Chicago’s creative community marked a year of profound loss in 2025, as we said farewell to individuals whose talent, mentorship, and dedication helped define the city’s fi...
Saturday Night Live opened one of its Christmas sketches with a surprisingly faithful reset of Home Alone.
With all of the recognizable sets in place, from the exterior of ...
One of the most recognizable homes in movie history is getting a second act that fans have long hoped for.
The house made famous as the McCallister family home in Home Alone...
Illinois filmmakers received a major boost today as Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1911, a comprehensive update to the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit Act.
The...
FACETS and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Chicago-made holiday classic Home Alone (1990) with ...
If you're a filmmaker, you have a bonus opportunity to capture striking B-roll of a snowy Christmas in Chicago and in the quaint rural towns across Illinois. January and Februa...
Tara Reid feels “judged and bullied” after police said there is no video evidence that her drink was drugged at a DoubleTree hotel in Rosemont last month.
The 50-year-ol...
When Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, stepped out onto the balcony above St. Peter’s Square on May 8, 2025, it was a moment of pride for Catholics across Chicag...
As Chicago’s beloved Music Box Theatre approaches its 100th birthday in 2029, it is preparing for a landmark year of growth both in the city it calls home and across state li...
The Ferris Bueller’s Day Off spin-off movie, Sam and Victor’s Day Off, has reportedly been cancelled. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the offshoot of director John...
