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Chicago filmmakers’ Monuments opens at Siskel Center

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2021

This Friday, June 4, is the exclusive Chicago streaming engagement of Monuments, from local filmmaker and Gene Siskel Film Center alum Jack C. Newell (...

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Mars Wrigley develops QueeR Codes during Pride Month

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021

To celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community SKITTLES is teaming up with critically acclaimed historian, author, educator and influencer, Blair Imani, to promote LGBTQ+ v...

REEL BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines declares official Wanna Get Away Day

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021

Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, with June 18 marking 50 years since the carrier's first commercial flight. To celebrate, Southwest has de...

NEW WORK

Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey celebrates Milestones

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021

Gentleman Jack Double-Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey has launched “Milestones,” the brand’s first spot in the global “Make it Count” campaign for the Jack Daniel’s bran...

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Flying with Pride: United, Chase and Visa join forces

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021

In celebration and support of Pride Month, United Airlines, Chase and Visa are collaborating to reward United Visa Cardmembers who donate to non-profit LGBTQ+ organizations. ...

CITY NEWS

World famous Bud Billiken Parade and Festival is Back!

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021

Chicago's youth will march alongside Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, and a number of other local and national stars in the 92nd Annual Bud B...

REEL MOVES

JohnsonRauhoff expands into Chicago market

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2021

Michigan based, JohnsonRauhoff (JR), is leveraging what the strategic content agency calls "enduring trends" from the pandemic to inform the response to the recent growth it is...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

The Chi producer plans $60M film studio on South Side

By Reel Chicago May 31, 2021

Film and TV production in Chicago is 100% up and running, and expanding to the south side. The executive producer of The Chi television series, Derek Dudley is joining forces w...

REEL BUSINESS

Laughlin Constable expands pro bono program

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2021

Laughlin Constable, an independent, creative agency, announced it is expanding its pro bono program to specifically seek nominations and applications from minority-owned busine...

CITY NEWS

2021 Chicago beach season kicks off this weekend

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2021

22 beaches have officially opened for the 2021 season. The return of beach season is another step forward with Open Chicago, Mayor Lightfoot's initiative to safely and fully r...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. how they ended

By Joia DaVida May 28, 2021

After a difficult year due to the global pandemic, the One Chicago family should be congratulated for providing their loyal viewers with top notch storytelling, excitement and ...

Our Top 10 list of the best TV shows set in Chicago

By Joia DaVida May 28, 2021

As we say goodbye to our favorite heroes from One Chicago for the summer, it’s fun to look back on all the amazing TV shows set in the Windy City over the years. Chicago ...

REEL BUSINESS

Full Spectrum receives NBCUniversal Foundation grant

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2021

Chicago's Full Spectrum Features has received a generous award from the NBCUniversal Foundation to support their Chicago Independent Producers Lab, a partnership with the Chica...

REEL MOVES

The Mill announces Patrick Coleman as Head of Design

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2021

Creative production studio The Mill announced Patrick Coleman as their new Head of Design in Chicago. With over a decade of experience with a focus in 3D motion design, Co...

Sports fans: Where have they gone?

By Matt Burr, BTP Unite May 27, 2021

Much has been made of the break in professional sports between March 11th, when the Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 and the sports world began its shutdo...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Anthony Michael Hall & Debbie Gibson to film in Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2021

Monaco Films is set to begin production on The Class this summer in Chicago. The coming of age high school drama will star Anthony Michael Hall and Broadway actress a...

In memoriam

Kevin Clark, drummer in School of Rock, dies at 32

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2021

Kevin Clark, who played high-strung drummer Freddy Jones (aka “Spazzy McGee”) in the 2003 comedy School of Rock, was killed in an accident earlier this morning. He was 32.�...

REEL BUSINESS

Cars.com says now is the time to sell your used car

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2021

Car shoppers are ready to take advantage of Memorial Day weekend deals — if they can find them, according to recent research from leading digital automotive marketplace and s...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

The IPA is working to expand the Film Incentive program

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2021

During the current 2021 Spring Session of the Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) has partnered with business, industry and the labor unions in suppor...

Events

MFF celebrates Homecoming Night virtual showcase

By Reel Chicago May 25, 2021

Join the Midwest Film Festival for a special evening celebrating Homecoming Night, a virtual gathering of homegrown Midwestern talent and stories. The evening begins Thurs...

TOP STORIES

Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this Spring

Volunteers needed for Filmscape Chicago 2025

Miller Lite goes for gold after 50 years

Chicago filmmakers’ Monuments opens at Siskel Center

Mars Wrigley develops QueeR Codes during Pride Month

Southwest Airlines declares official Wanna Get Away Day

Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey celebrates Milestones

Flying with Pride: United, Chase and Visa join forces

World famous Bud Billiken Parade and Festival is Back!

JohnsonRauhoff expands into Chicago market

The Chi producer plans $60M film studio on South Side

Laughlin Constable expands pro bono program

2021 Chicago beach season kicks off this weekend

Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. how they ended

Our Top 10 list of the best TV shows set in Chicago

Full Spectrum receives NBCUniversal Foundation grant

The Mill announces Patrick Coleman as Head of Design

Sports fans: Where have they gone?

Anthony Michael Hall & Debbie Gibson to film in Chicago

Kevin Clark, drummer in School of Rock, dies at 32

Cars.com says now is the time to sell your used car

The IPA is working to expand the Film Incentive program

MFF celebrates Homecoming Night virtual showcase

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