Chicago’s Patricia Frontain has returned from the Caribbean as she wraps her most recent Lifetime film as director of Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You.
The roman...
A night already brimming with emotion reached a peak of reverence and reflection when Catherine O'Hara was honored with the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor ...
The Chicago Irish Film Festival returns February 26 through March 1, 2026 for its 27th annual celebration of Irish storytelling, once again bringing a carefully curated slate o...
More than 5,000 participants are expected to take the icy leap into Lake Michigan when Polar Plunge Chicago returns to North Avenue Beach on Sunday, March 1, 2026 beginning at ...
Chicago screenwriter Eric Anderson has earned his fourth consecutive Grey List selection. The Chicago native is the co-founder of Chicago-based Corn Bred Films, and his latest ...
The 2026 Patrick Lives On Film Showcase will open with a curated slate of selected short films and PSAs, bringing filmmakers and Chicago’s production community together for a...
Mexico has officially entered the global production incentive race with the announcement of a new national cinema tax credit, but the move is not expected to shift the competit...
Production assistants on NBC’s Chicago Med have voted to unionize, according to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter.
Crew members on the long-running medical drama voted 1...
The Chicago made short film White History Month, starring Wesley Jonathan (Roll Bounce, City Guys), will have its Chicago premiere at the Chicago IndieCon Film Festival on Sund...
Valentine’s Day arrives February 14, and in true One Chicago fashion, we’re celebrating 14 of the most memorable couples across Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.
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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...
