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ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire set pics and promo for ‘What Comes Next’

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2021

This week’s new episode of Chicago Fire titled "What Comes Next’" is airing Wednesday at 8 PM CST on NBC 5. “What Comes Next” involves Matthew Casey (Jesse Spencer...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D. this week’s pics & promo ‘Safe’

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2021

This week’s new episode of Chicago P.D. titled Safe is airing Wednesday at 9 PM CST on NBC 5. In “Safe,” Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) takes the lead on investigating ...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med set pics and promo ‘A Red Pill, A Blue Pill’

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2021

There is a new episode on this week’s Chicago Med titled A Red Pill, A Blue Pill airing this Wednesday at 7 PM CST on NBC 5. As we build to the final episode of the ...

CITY NEWS

Navy Pier Flyover links north & south Lakefront Trail

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2021

Years in the waiting, the amazing Navy Pier Flyover is officially open. The transformative pedestrian and bike bridge links the two halves of Chicago’s signature Lakefront Tr...

ACCOUNT WINS

72andSunny lands United Airlines account

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2021

Ending a 10-year run with Chicago-based Dentsumcgarrybowen, United Airlines announced Los Angeles-based 72andsunny will become the carrier's Agency of Record. Campaign, who ...

FILM

16th CineYouth Festival announces winners

By Reel Chicago May 10, 2021

CineYouth Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced award winners for its expanded 2021 edition, comprising films accepted for the pandemic-preempted 2020 edition plus ...

ONE CHICAGO

It’s a wrap for the season on One Chicago

By Joia DaVida and Barbara Roche May 8, 2021

Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med officially wrap today for the season. Congratulations to the cast and crew. You are our heroes! 2020 was a hard year for everyon...

REEL BUSINESS

American consumers expect return to normalcy by July 4

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2021

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has launched a new holiday sentiment study to understand the impact of the pandemic and vaccination stat...

REEL BUSINESS

Regional Leaders partner on Visit Chicagoland campaign

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2021

Nine tourism organizations have partnered to launch a summer campaign to encourage travel to and around northeastern Illinois. The Visit Chicagoland campaign, th...

REEL MOVES

AbelsonTaylor hires Mike Czuba as VP in new position

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2021

AbelsonTaylor, one of the world's premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has hired veteran insights and market research expert Mike Czuba as vice president of insigh...

Reel Indie

Chicago director, Christian Taylor screening at GI Fest

By Megan Penn May 7, 2021

The directorial debut of Chicago native Christian Taylor with The Girl Who Wore Freedom is an education on empathy. This documentary being shown at the GI Film Festival San Die...

CITY NEWS

Music and more, summer events reopen across Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2021

“Open Culture” signals the reopening of summer events in Chicago’s diverse and legendary cultural scene with music, dance, public art, markets, and more at Millennium Par...

Reel Indie

Motherhood ‘The Toughest Job in the World’ short film

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2021

In celebration of Mother’s Day, 2021, directors Coco Fernandez and Kristen Tepper, co-founders of of 3AM Thoughts Production, in collaboration with International Spoken Word ...

REEL MOVES

Director, storyteller Vanessa Black joins Picture North

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2021

Director Vanessa Black signs with production company Picture North and embellishes their roster with authentic, sustainable, and impact-driven storytelling. “I'm ver...

NEW WORK

U.S. Army releases ‘The Calling’ animated series

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2021

The U.S. Army released "The Calling," a new animated film series that profiles the deeply emotional and diverse origin stories of five Soldiers as they make the most important ...

NEW WORK

Old Forester’s Kentucky Turtle Derby is back

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2021

While no fan can ride a horse during the real Derby, Old Forester fans were given the chance to “ride” a turtle during the 2021 Old Forester Kentucky Turtle Derby. ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Fox takes leap, greenlights Chicago-produced Big Leap

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2021

Great news for Chicago production community. Fox Entertainment has given a series order to Chicago-produced The Big Leap, starring Scott Foley, Teri Polo an...

Reel Ad of the Week

EXTRA Gum offer fresh start to post-pandemic life

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2021

EXTRA Gum is all about shared moments of human connection—many of which have unfortunately, become distant memory due to the COVID-19 pandemic, until now: we can finally reco...

CITY NEWS

Chicago Auto Show returns to McCormick Place in July

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2021

The Chicago Auto Show, a marquee event that draws tourists from around the world, returns to McCormick Place marking the first large convention to take place since the COVID-19...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med set pics ‘What A Tangle Web We Weave’

By Reel Chicago May 2, 2021

There is a new episode on this week’s Chicago Med titled What A Tangle Web We Weave airing this Wednesday at 7 PM CST on NBC 5. Here’s the official information tha...

TOP STORIES

Field Notes to host Film Festival at Music Box Theatre

Chicago is front and center in Ironheart trailer

Chicago’s Pope gets the billboard treatment from Old National Bank

Chicago Fire set pics and promo for ‘What Comes Next’

Chicago P.D. this week’s pics & promo ‘Safe’

Chicago Med set pics and promo ‘A Red Pill, A Blue Pill’

Navy Pier Flyover links north & south Lakefront Trail

72andSunny lands United Airlines account

16th CineYouth Festival announces winners

It’s a wrap for the season on One Chicago

American consumers expect return to normalcy by July 4

Regional Leaders partner on Visit Chicagoland campaign

AbelsonTaylor hires Mike Czuba as VP in new position

Chicago director, Christian Taylor screening at GI Fest

Music and more, summer events reopen across Chicago

Motherhood ‘The Toughest Job in the World’ short film

Director, storyteller Vanessa Black joins Picture North

U.S. Army releases ‘The Calling’ animated series

Old Forester’s Kentucky Turtle Derby is back

Fox takes leap, greenlights Chicago-produced Big Leap

EXTRA Gum offer fresh start to post-pandemic life

Chicago Auto Show returns to McCormick Place in July

Chicago Med set pics ‘What A Tangle Web We Weave’

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