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AIDS Garden Chicago officially opens on the lakefront

By Reel Chicago Jun 2, 2022

State and local government officials including Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the LGBTQ+ community at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the muc...

CITY NEWS

Chicago chosen #1 Best Big City in the U.S. for fifth consecutive year!

By Reel Chicago Oct 8, 2021

With more than 800,000 readers submitted responses, Condé Nast Traveler recognized the City of Chicago as the #1 Best Big City in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row in the...

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Pritzker mandates vaccine for all healthcare workers, teachers, students

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2021

As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Prit...

CITY NEWS

CoinFlip the fastest-growing biz in Chicago moves into the Old Post Office

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2021

CoinFlip, the world’s leading cryptocurrency ATM operator and the fastest-growing company in Chicago, today joined Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders to announce a new 44...

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Pritzker announces $10M Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2021

Governor Pritzker announced a new $10 million grants program aimed at revitalizing the hard-hit tourism industry by bringing back new and returning tourism attractions and fest...

CITY NEWS

Guidelines for Illinois Phase 5 full reopening on June 11

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2021

Phase 5 will go into effect on June 11 and mark the full reopening of all activities and businesses. Businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and seated-sp...

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Chicago Auto Show returns to McCormick Place in July

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2021

The Chicago Auto Show, a marquee event that draws tourists from around the world, returns to McCormick Place marking the first large convention to take place since the COVID-19...

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Kimberly-Clark moving into Chicago’s Fulton Market

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2021

Kimberly-Clark, maker of trusted brands including Huggies, Cottonelle, Kleenex and Depend, will expand their presence in Chicago with a new commercial center for its North Amer...

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Illinois launches 14th mass vaccination site. See full list

By Reel Chicago Mar 22, 2021

4,747,845 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Illinois, representing about 30% of residents 16 and up receiving their first dose. And on April 12, vac...

NEW WORK

Chan C. Smith brings her storytelling skills to Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Mar 8, 2021

Chan C. Smith, a Chicago native who’s taken her skill as a storyteller to such genres as publishing, media and documentary film, is set to make her mark on the advertising sc...

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Pritzker announces commitment to digital equity

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker announced a new Digital Equity Package, enlisting state, local, nonprofit and philanthropic support to address gaps in digital access, adoption, and afford...

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Gov Pritzker announces $300k to support broadband

By Reel Chicago Jul 9, 2020

State of Illinois announces $300,000 public private investment to support community-driven broadband plans.New Illinois Connected Communities program will foster community enga...

THE NEW NORMAL

Pritzker launches ‘Get Hired’ website for jobs and training

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Department of Employment Services (IDES) today launched Get Hired Ill...

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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Jane Lynch, Jason Beghe “in” Illinois PSAs from OKRP

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker launched a new statewide effort today called ‘All in Illinois' to reinforce the state's core message, backed by scientists and public health experts: sta...

BREAKING NEWS

Pritzker mandates shutdown of public events over 1,000

By Reel Chicago Mar 12, 2020

Today in a formal announcement, Illinois Gov JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have join other states by placing restrictions on large gatherings. Pritzker asked tha...

BREAKING NEWS

COVID-19 claims Chicago & NY St. Patty’s Day parades

By Reel Chicago Mar 11, 2020

The mayor was not alone in her decision as New York City, Boston, Dallas, Dublin and other cities dropped their festivities for the holiday. According to the Chicago Tribune, M...