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Brand factory THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN opens in Pilsen

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2020

GERTRUDE, INC. announces the completed renovation of its 35,000 sq. ft. design-forward brand destination, THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN. The two-year long development is a transforma...

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Gov Pritzker and OKRP launch $5 M awareness campaign

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker and OKRP launched a new $5 million awareness campaign today to encourage Illinois residents to wear a face covering every time they’re in public — beca...

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Jeremy Pinckert talks commercial shoots in COVID Era

By Jeremy Pinckert Aug 3, 2020

Director Jeremy Pinckert of Explore goes behind the scenes for the making of commercials in the Covid Era. Explore is a full-service commercial production company located in Ch...

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Chicago Int’l Film Festival’s Industry Days goes virtual

By Reel Chicago Aug 3, 2020

The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, today announced this year’s Industry Days will be held virtually for a global audience, October 12-18...

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Chicago ’66 wins Tirota/Finish Line Contest

By Reel Chicago Aug 3, 2020

Professor and Screenwriter Stephane Dunn's Grand Prize winner in the first Tirota/Finish Line Social Impact Script Competition was inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ...

WTTW News launches new shows on CHICAGO TONIGHT

By Reel Chicago Aug 3, 2020

WTTW News today announced it will launch CHICAGO TONIGHT: LATINO VOICES and CHICAGO TONIGHT: BLACK VOICES, two additions to its influential and independent news and public affa...

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Chicago Fire’s Reed-Foster talks up series “I’m Tired”

By Katharin Mraz Aug 2, 2020

Acclaimed Chicago actress / producer Deanna Reed-Foster (Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D.) launches a powerful PSA video series titled I’m Tired. In a time when most people...

Events

Players Workshop offering free virtual classes

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

Players Workshop, the original school of improvisation in Chicago established in 1970, is offering free virtual workshops to teachers and furloughed or laid off workers to ...

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Chicago-Made doc screens at Gene Siskel Film Center

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

The Gene Siskel Film Center will host virtual screenings of the new locally-produced documentary “Seasons of Change on Henry’s Farm” beginning Friday, August 14. Set ...

NBC 5 Chicago announces new anchor desk lineup

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

Michelle Relerford to join fellow Chicagoan Zoraida Sambolin on NBC 5 News Today. WMAQ-TV today announced a series of changes behind the anchor desk at NBC Tower. Michelle R...

THE NEW NORMAL

United Airlines launches new contactless options

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

New United Automated Assistant gives customers immediate answers to questions on cleaning procedures, airport and airplane safety policies, CDC and WHO guidelines and more. ...

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Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int’l Film Festival goes virtual

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

The 38th edition of Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival will be held as an online virtual event. Festival Dates: September 24 - October 4, 2020 Chicago F...

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TheBlackMall.com hosts weekend black business crawls

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

Black Business Month Project to Highlight Black-Owned Enterprises in Five Chicago Business Districts To mark the 26th anniversary of National Black Business Month in Illinoi...

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McDonald’s gets advice from Mayo Clinic on safety

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020

Mayo Clinic, the world-renowned health experts will review and inform ongoing practices and procedures in support of crew and customer safety McDonald’s has engaged Mayo C...

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LOVECRAFT COUNTRY: Upcoming Episodes

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020

From showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, HBO’s new drama series LOVECRAFT COUNTRY debuts SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to ...

Events

NAR & Havas launch “The Battle Home” for Veterans

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020

"The Battle Home" installation is fighting to end Veteran Homelessness. In honor of the 20th year of the Good Neighbor Awards, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and H...

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Zakat and mothers hold Anti-Police Violence Rally

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America, in partnership with Our Lady of Suyapa Sanctuary and Readi Chicago, a Heartland Alliance program, is taking to the streets. Armed with peace an...

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Jim Mahoney founder of Film & Tape Works passes at 71

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020

James A. Mahoney, the founder of Film & Tape Works and dear friend of many in the Chicago film community, has died at age 71. Film and Tape Works at 237 E. Ontario, was...

CITY NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot Launches “Boards of Change” by FCB

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today launched the “Boards of Change” project by FCB – a civic engagement initiative to encourage participation in not only the 2020 U.S. Census, ...

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MiraLAX unveils ‘Gutlightenment’ campaign by BBDO

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020

MiraLAX releases its new campaign, ‘Gutlightenment’, aimed at modernizing the brand and breaking through the category to reposition MiraLAX in a broader physical and emotio...

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DOC CHICAGO teams with Chicago Filmmakers for new screening series

Brand factory THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN opens in Pilsen

Gov Pritzker and OKRP launch $5 M awareness campaign

Jeremy Pinckert talks commercial shoots in COVID Era

Chicago Int’l Film Festival’s Industry Days goes virtual

Chicago ’66 wins Tirota/Finish Line Contest

WTTW News launches new shows on CHICAGO TONIGHT

Chicago Fire’s Reed-Foster talks up series “I’m Tired”

Players Workshop offering free virtual classes

Chicago-Made doc screens at Gene Siskel Film Center

NBC 5 Chicago announces new anchor desk lineup

United Airlines launches new contactless options

Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int’l Film Festival goes virtual

TheBlackMall.com hosts weekend black business crawls

McDonald’s gets advice from Mayo Clinic on safety

LOVECRAFT COUNTRY: Upcoming Episodes

NAR & Havas launch “The Battle Home” for Veterans

Zakat and mothers hold Anti-Police Violence Rally

Jim Mahoney founder of Film & Tape Works passes at 71

Mayor Lightfoot Launches “Boards of Change” by FCB

MiraLAX unveils ‘Gutlightenment’ campaign by BBDO

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