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Colonie’s remote capabilities tapped for State Farm

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

The Marketing Arm called on The Colonie’s remote-savvy team to provide editing, color grading, and creative services for a recent State Farm spot with a message of encouragem...

MUSIC

Mix Kitchen’s Fishkin back on the radio with live concerts

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

Sam Fishkin, producer and co-founder of Mix Kitchen started out in radio and this Tuesday, he's returning to his roots, mixing music for two different live performances. ...

MUSIC

Hyde Park Jazz Festival’s adapted 2020 Programming

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

To keep our community and artists safe, the Hyde Park Jazz Festival announces new and adapted programming for the 14th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival and summer/fall 2020. ...

FILM

Filmmaker Chantel Chavon tackles racism, mental health

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

Up and coming Chicago-based filmmaker, Chantel Chavon, makes her directorial debut by tackling the connection between racism and mental illness head on in the short film, When ...

REEL PRO

DePaul, Columbia and Flashpoint plan for Fall 2020

By Katharin Mraz Jul 20, 2020

Chicago’s DePaul, Flashpoint and Columbia College are preparing for fall. Here's what they are doing to keep their students safe, as they guide them toward their careers. ...

CITY NEWS

Chicago reinstates COVID restrictions to combat recent rise

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection announced a re-tightening of COVID-19 restrictio...

REEL MOVES

WGN’s Gousman moves to anchor chair in Cleveland

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Great news for WGN-TV reporter Courtney Gousman. The general assignment reporter will be moving to Cleveland, where she’ll anchor the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows. “...

Events

Chicago Filmmakers announces Film Education Program

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Chicago Filmmakers announces the launch of Masterwork: Industry Conversations, a series of virtual interviews designed to provide insight into the careers of long established a...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Lightfoot claps back at McEnany, calls her “Karen”

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

The lesson here is - not that the current White House ever learns - don't mess with Mayor Lori Lightfoot. After White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany referred to Light...

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Nelson Algren documentary premieres on WTTW

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Montrose Pictures has announced that Algren, the feature length documentary about the award-winning writer, Nelson Algren, will premiere on WTTW, Chicago's PBS station, this ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Lightfoot launches ‘Chicago Connected’ with Jason & Blue

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

City of Chicago launches vital “Chicago Connected” campaign with directors Jason & Blue Chicago is making history. In an awareness campaign helmed by commercial dire...

AWARDS

Cramer-Krasselt Wins Best of Show at Skyline Awards

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Cramer-Krasselt was honored with 10 awards, including the top award from The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Chicago chapter, following its annual gala&nb...

Chicago PD, Fire, and Med now streaming on Peacock

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

After months of anticipation, viewers across America can now stream over 1,500 episodes of Wolf Entertainment programming on NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, Peacock. ...

CITY NEWS

DCASE opportunities for artists, creatives and vendors

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) announce a series of summer opportunities fo...

REEL BUSINESS

ALG to represent John Belushi and Blues Brothers’ estate

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2020

ALG Brands has been tapped to represent the estate of John Belushi and the Blues Brothers for licensing and legacy opportunities. Announced by ALG COO Scott Austin, the bran...

Events

State Farm & Kraft Heinz sponsor Drive-in movies

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2020

Screenvision Media, a national leader in cinema and premium video advertising, announced State Farm and Kraft Heinz as the sole sponsors of its summer drive-in movie series. ...

‘Chicago’ Encores win 7 straight weeks in total viewers

By Reel Chicago Jul 15, 2020

NBC’s encore “Chicago” lineup won the night among the Big 4 networks in total viewers and has now finished #1 among those nets on seven of seven Wednesday nights so far t...

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Country Time’s ‘Littlest Bailout’ for kid’s lemonade stands

By Reel Chicago Jul 15, 2020

To help the smallest of small businesses, kids’ lemonade stands, Country Time is launching the Littlest Bailout Relief Fund, a fund to send stimulus checks to kids ...

CITY NEWS

Chicago urban farmer in Mailchimp docuseries Essentials

By Reel Chicago Jul 15, 2020

Mailchimp, VICE, and Arts & Sciences, launches the self-shot docuseries Essentials that follows nine essential workers navigating their lives during Covid-19 in various ci...

TOP STORIES

Will Chicago benefit from Jon Voight‘s ‘make Hollywood great again’ plan?

Chuck Goudie unveils the killer of Sam “Momo” Giancana

DOC CHICAGO teams with Chicago Filmmakers for new screening series

Colonie’s remote capabilities tapped for State Farm

Mix Kitchen’s Fishkin back on the radio with live concerts

Hyde Park Jazz Festival’s adapted 2020 Programming

Filmmaker Chantel Chavon tackles racism, mental health

DePaul, Columbia and Flashpoint plan for Fall 2020

Chicago reinstates COVID restrictions to combat recent rise

WGN’s Gousman moves to anchor chair in Cleveland

Chicago Filmmakers announces Film Education Program

Nelson Algren documentary premieres on WTTW

Lightfoot launches ‘Chicago Connected’ with Jason & Blue

Cramer-Krasselt Wins Best of Show at Skyline Awards

Chicago PD, Fire, and Med now streaming on Peacock

DCASE opportunities for artists, creatives and vendors

ALG to represent John Belushi and Blues Brothers’ estate

State Farm & Kraft Heinz sponsor Drive-in movies

‘Chicago’ Encores win 7 straight weeks in total viewers

Country Time’s ‘Littlest Bailout’ for kid’s lemonade stands

Chicago urban farmer in Mailchimp docuseries Essentials

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