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Director/Writer/DP Steve Conry joins Seed Media Arts

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

Award winning storyteller, Director/Writer/DP Steve Conry has joined the Seed Media Arts roster. This announcement comes days after a musical performance directed by Conry feat...

AWARDS

Lester Holt to be inducted into Broadcasting Hall of Fame

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2021

Award-winning journalist Lester Holt will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame for his contributions to broadcast...

AWARDS

Leo Burnett unveils 2021 Cannes Lions Predictions

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2021

For more than three decades, Burnetters have hedged their bets on Cannes Lions winners with 90% accuracy! After a supremely challenging 2020 and a year off for the Cannes Fe...

CITY NEWS

Juneteenth declared official state holiday in Illinois

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation declaring June 19, Juneteenth, an official state holiday. To commemorate the abolition of slavery throughout the United States and its t...

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Miller Lite & New Balance collide for first-ever beer shoe

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2021

To celebrate Father’s Day (June 20), Miller Lite and New Balance have collided to create the first-ever beer shoe, the Shoezie from DDB North America. Coming together the Fat...

CITY NEWS

Ford Maverick makes debut at Chicago Auto Show

By Reel Chicago Jun 14, 2021

Following the virtual reveal of the 2022 Maverick last week, Ford announced that the all-new compact pickup truck will make its global auto show debut at the 2021 Chicago Auto ...

REEL BUSINESS

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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Director/Writer/DP Steve Conry joins Seed Media Arts

Lester Holt to be inducted into Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Leo Burnett unveils 2021 Cannes Lions Predictions

Juneteenth declared official state holiday in Illinois

Miller Lite & New Balance collide for first-ever beer shoe

Ford Maverick makes debut at Chicago Auto Show

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

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