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ION Television lands Chicago Fire, series debuts June 15

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

ION Television has added Chicago Fire to its lineup, marking the first broadcast syndication deal for the long-running fan favorite series. Its agreement with NBCUniversal G...

AWARDS

One Show: FCB Chicago wins eight Gold Pencils

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

FCB Chicago received eight One Show Gold Pencils this year. They include four Golds with FCBX, Lord + Thomas and Current Global, all in Chic...

FILM

The Music Box Theatre has plans for a big weekend

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

Whether you venture out on Open Chicago weekend or plan to stay in, Music Box has an awesome lineup of entertainment. From the creator of HAMILTON and the director of CRAZY ...

CITY NEWS

Porchlight announces Broadway in Your Backyard series

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the dates and cast for its Broadway in your Backyard summer concert series, directed by Michael Weber and music directed ...

Events

Coors celebrates reopening with Chicago Chill Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

After many long months of limited capacity and necessary restrictions, we are ready to return to all the places and things we love about our hometown of Chicago. To celebra...

REEL MOVES

TracyLocke names Tina Manikas as new President

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

Leading commerce and communications agency TracyLocke has announced the appointment of Tina Manikas as its new U.S. President effective immediately. In this new role, Manika...

CITY NEWS

Open Chicago Night at the Museums this Friday night

By Reel Chicago Jun 10, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with Chicago museum leadership, today announced for one night only, select Chicago museums will be open late for visitors under the Mayor’s Ope...

NEW WORK

Cox & FCB bring families together with The Hug Project

By Reel Chicago Jun 9, 2021

As the world reemerges, people can begin to connect again, but for those who are immunocompromised, social distancing and separation extend past the pandemic. As a technology c...

CHICAGO MADE

The Chi recap: ‘Native Sun’

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2021

From Emmy winner Lena Waithe, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connec...

Study reveals the best and worst fictional towns on TV

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2021

Television has provided much-needed escapism for many of us during the pandemic, allowing us to get lost in the fictional worlds of American dramas, homegrown soaps and nostalg...

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Sarofsky & partners win Brand Film Award on doc series

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2021

The partners behind A Mystery to Me, an original documentary series created to raise awareness of the rare neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis (MG), are extremely proud to ...

ONE CHICAGO

Plans for Chicago Fire, P.D. and Med crossover episode

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2021

Never before has a franchise created such an in depth and cohesive interconnected universe such as the One Chicago Family that often sees the characters from Chicago Fire, Chic...

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...

ONE CHICAGO

Spotlight: Michael Pressman EP/Director Chicago Med

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2021

As an executive producer and director on Chicago Med, Michael Pressman is a chameleon when it comes to creating television. He has worked behind the camera on half a dozen seri...

Behind The Scenes

Stunt insurance for an 8000 pound RV on a frozen lake

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021

Jeremy Pinckert of Explore is an Emmy Award winning director of commercials and branded content. Time and time again, Jeremy has proven that he has the eye-catching vision...

REEL MOVES

Aaron Noffsinger joins Aisle Rocket as CCO

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021

Aisle Rocket, a growth-driven marketing agency that unifies creative services, data, and technology to drive results, announced that it had hired Aaron Noffsinger as the agency...

AWARDS

Steppenwolf honors Annette Bening and Sherry Lansing

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021

Steppenwolf Theatre Company to honor Tony Award and two-time Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Annette Bening and trailblazing leader in the film industry Sh...

REEL BUSINESS

Radio Flyer launches first ever adult scooters & e-bikes

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021

Radio Flyer, the 104-year-old Chicago-based maker of the Original Little Red Wagon, officially introduced their first product line designed for adult riders, Flyer. The Fly...

CITY NEWS

Underground Donut Tour begins in Chicago’s West Loop

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021

The Underground Donut, America's Best Donut Tour, is adding another delicious version of their highly rated Chicago tour. Specifically, showcasing the amazing donuts ...

CITY NEWS

The Second City reopens their e.t.c. Theater Stage

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021

The Second City, the world's leader in satirical comedy, has reopened their e.t.c. stage at Piper's Alley to audiences. The return of the e.t.c. theater with a new show, "O...

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ION Television lands Chicago Fire, series debuts June 15

One Show: FCB Chicago wins eight Gold Pencils

The Music Box Theatre has plans for a big weekend

Porchlight announces Broadway in Your Backyard series

Coors celebrates reopening with Chicago Chill Day

TracyLocke names Tina Manikas as new President

Open Chicago Night at the Museums this Friday night

Cox & FCB bring families together with The Hug Project

The Chi recap: ‘Native Sun’

Study reveals the best and worst fictional towns on TV

Sarofsky & partners win Brand Film Award on doc series

Plans for Chicago Fire, P.D. and Med crossover episode

Guidelines for Illinois Phase 5 full reopening on June 11

Spotlight: Michael Pressman EP/Director Chicago Med

Stunt insurance for an 8000 pound RV on a frozen lake

Aaron Noffsinger joins Aisle Rocket as CCO

Steppenwolf honors Annette Bening and Sherry Lansing

Radio Flyer launches first ever adult scooters & e-bikes

Underground Donut Tour begins in Chicago’s West Loop

The Second City reopens their e.t.c. Theater Stage

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