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Kanye West joins Chicago demonstrations for Floyd

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2020

Controversial rapper and Chicago native, Kanye West has joined the public outcry for police reform and justice for George Floyd and other African Americans killed by poli...

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City of Chicago prepares for cautious reopening

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

Following several days of violent protests, the City of Chicago restores access to the Central Business District to prepare for cautious reopening. Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot t...

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Kartemquin Films issues statement of solidarity

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

We at Kartemquin Films stand in solidarity with Black communities against the unchecked brutality, state-sanctioned violence, and pernicious racist ideology alive deep in the s...

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IATSE stands in solidarity with Black community

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

In a moving statement issued today, IATSE pledges to advocate for specific, necessary policy and legislation, and lock arms with allies who are primarily focused on racial just...

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Mayor Lightfoot doubles down on Trump comments

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2020

Friday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had some choice words for President Donald Trump's vile and divisive rhetoric he has been spewing on his Twitter account. The Mayor said, "...

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Iconic Central Camera damaged amid protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

For those in the film industry, it’s tough to hear names like Central Camera go up in flames. Founded in 1899, the third generation camera store reached its 121th anniv...