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Ace reveals what Dads really want to do on Father’s Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

According to a new Ace Hardware survey, an overwhelming number of Dads—74 percent—said they would rather man the grill on Father's Day than have someone else grill for them...

REEL BUSINESS

AbelsonTaylor new tagline “Return On Imagination”

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

AbelsonTaylor is rebranding and launching a new creative campaign focused on the agency’s core value proposition: furthering the long-term success of client business interest...

Events

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest is back

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest is back (after a short hiatus due to COVID) and hosting an in-person, live screening at Burning Bush Brewery the evening of Thursday, June...

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Chicago students chosen as Television Academy Fellows

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

Three students from Chicago, IL--Mallory Baysek, Zachary Gradishar and Isabel Roney--have been selected for the Television Academy Foundation’s prestigious 2021 Summer Fellow...

Dick Wolf adds two new series to unscripted slate

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2021

Wolf Entertainment has two new series in the works, LA Fire & Rescue and Final Moments. Dick Wolf enters the unscripted space with the docuseries LA Fire and Rescue, fo...

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RLHTalent signs Chicago actor/comedian Alex Ortiz

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2021

RLHTalent has signed Chicago, Illinois, actor/comedian Alex Ortiz. Alex, labeled the "Boriqua Beast of Comedy," is one of the fastest rising stars in the comedy world today. ...

ONE CHICAGO

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...

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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...

TOP STORIES

Will Chicago benefit from Jon Voight‘s ‘make Hollywood great again’ plan?

Chuck Goudie unveils the killer of Sam “Momo” Giancana

DOC CHICAGO teams with Chicago Filmmakers for new screening series

Ace reveals what Dads really want to do on Father’s Day

AbelsonTaylor new tagline “Return On Imagination”

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest is back

Chicago students chosen as Television Academy Fellows

Dick Wolf adds two new series to unscripted slate

RLHTalent signs Chicago actor/comedian Alex Ortiz

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

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