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Farewell, Work Holiday Parties — ‘Tis Miller Time

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

2020 has been filled with cancellations, but one thing that people are actually happy to have cancelled? Their work holiday parties. Miller Lite agrees: Cancelled work holiday ...

CITY NEWS

Performing Arts Venue Relief Grants Program Round 2

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

The City of Chicago, with support from the Walder Foundation and the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund and in partnership with Accion, has established the Performing Arts Venue Rel...

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McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

McDonald’s USA announce the launch of the Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program. This initiative pairs industry leaders in coveted sectors, including technology, ente...

SPOTLIGHT

Arc Worldwide is inspired by an unexpected source

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

“What’s next in retail?” is a question that sits top of mind for Arc Worldwide, the lead shopper agency in Publicis Groupe. At an incredibly complicated time for bu...

Events

“Battle For Hope” goes Virtual tonight!

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2020

Instead of the battle of the bands format of years past, this year, the Battle for Hope is going virtual, and will signal a call for unity. The Battle for Hope is a yearly ...

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Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2020

Director Tyler Davis, a wry, funny and multi-talented filmmaker, writer, musician and improv artist, has brought his unique combination of talents to the roster of Tessa Films,...

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Porsche and PUMA: Icons of Fast by Cramer-Krasselt

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Porsche and PUMA have teamed up for “Icons of Fast,” a limited-edition collection of shoes celebrating the 911 Turbo. Iconic design elements from the 911 Turbo, such as...

Behind The Scenes

Sarofsky talks details on doc series, ‘A Mystery to Me’

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

The filmmakers behind A Mystery to Me, a new documentary series that aims to raise awareness of the rare neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis (MG), give details on their inn...

CITY NEWS

Dick Durbin headlines Weinberg/Newton Gallery event

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Weinberg/Newton Gallery, a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting the work of social justice causes, is currently partnering with the American Civil Liberties Union (A...

NEW WORK

Chicago turns Black Friday into Black Shop Friday

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

The Chicago Urban League in partnership with the City of Chicago and Chicago agency O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul, joined together to announce the launch of Black Shop Friday, ...

CITY NEWS

Pritzker announces commitment to digital equity

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker announced a new Digital Equity Package, enlisting state, local, nonprofit and philanthropic support to address gaps in digital access, adoption, and afford...

Events

AICP Midwest Show is this Thursday, November 19

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

One of the most exciting stops on the AICP tour happens every year in Chicago. It's one of the few opportunities for those in production, advertising and film to gather togethe...

‘Chicago From The Air’ WTTW special filmed with drone

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

A new special narrated by Geoffrey Baer, filmed from above, explores Chicago and its history from a new and breathtaking perspective. Imagine if you could soar, swoop, dive,...

CELEBRITY

Artist Jeremih hospitalized in hometown Chicago ICU

Nov 16, 2020

Chance the Rapper, 50 Cent and more stars showed support for Jeremih amid a report that he is hospitalized with coronavirus. “Pray for my boy @jeremih he’s not doing goo...

Events

Jon McDaniel, Wolfgang Puck pair for masterclass

By Reel Chicago Nov 14, 2020

This is tasty. On November 19, 2020, Provence Rosé Group (PRG) will present “A Perfect Pairing,” a special virtual Thanksgiving and rosé wine event featuring&nb...

‘Ordinary Joe’ has begun filming in Chicago

By Dan Patton Nov 13, 2020

A line of production vehicles stretched for a quarter-mile on Ravenswood Ave. in Chicago, where scenes for the upcoming NBC drama Ordinary Joe were being filmed this week. ...

Events

Conversation with Steven Poster at Chicago Filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Nov 13, 2020

Chicago Filmmakers is pleased to announce another edition of Masterwork: Industry Conversations, a series of virtual interviews with long established and award-winning filmmak...

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Gov. Pritzker Launches ‘Healthy Holidays to You’

By Reel Chicago Nov 13, 2020

With a new wave of COVID-19 sweeping the nation and concerning trends here in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker launched a new awareness campaign. ‘Healthy Holidays to You' crea...

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Film Production not affected by new COVID restrictions

By Reel Chicago Nov 13, 2020

In an announcement yesterday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) l...

TOP STORIES

Chicago Med Season 10 Finale: High-stakes drama and emotional twists (pics)

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Farewell, Work Holiday Parties — ‘Tis Miller Time

Performing Arts Venue Relief Grants Program Round 2

McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program

Arc Worldwide is inspired by an unexpected source

“Battle For Hope” goes Virtual tonight!

Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films

Porsche and PUMA: Icons of Fast by Cramer-Krasselt

Sarofsky talks details on doc series, ‘A Mystery to Me’

Chicago turns Black Friday into Black Shop Friday

Pritzker announces commitment to digital equity

AICP Midwest Show is this Thursday, November 19

‘Chicago From The Air’ WTTW special filmed with drone

Artist Jeremih hospitalized in hometown Chicago ICU

Jon McDaniel, Wolfgang Puck pair for masterclass

‘Ordinary Joe’ has begun filming in Chicago

Conversation with Steven Poster at Chicago Filmmakers

Gov. Pritzker Launches ‘Healthy Holidays to You’

Film Production not affected by new COVID restrictions

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