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In memoriam

Merri Dee Chicago’s homegrown broadcasting legend has passed at 85

By Reel Chicago Mar 17, 2022

American philanthropist and former WGN-TV (Channel 9) television journalist, who survived a kidnapping and murder attempt, Merri Dee passed away at age 85. Her death was confir...

In memoriam

Video Journalist Scott Jacobs passes suddenly at age 71

By Tom Weinberg Nov 10, 2021

Story submitted by Tom Weinberg (Founder, Media Burn) I handed Scott Jacobs his first portable video camera at Videopolis in 1974. He was on leave from reporting at the Chic...

Events

Auction to offer Film, TV, Theater, Politics and Sports memorabilia

By Reel Chicago Oct 29, 2021

On November 19, Hindman Auction will present Seeing Stars: Property from the Collection of Bill Zwecker, the former longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. The aw...