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Season 3 premiere of Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi’

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020

"The Chi" Season 3 premieres this Sunday, June 21st at 8 PM CT on Showtime. Created by Chicago’s own Lena Waithe and filmed entirely in Illinois, "The Chi" is a comin...

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FCB takes home 7 Gold Pencils at 2020 One Show

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020

Anti-gun violence campaigns scored big this year at The One Show 2020 as winners were revealed today. "Generation Lockdown" by McCann New York for&nb...

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Cinespace releases their Production Safety Guidelines

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020

Cinespace Chicago Film Studios has released their own set of Production Safety Guidelines and announced their partnership with ServPro, which will be the ex...

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul tested positive for COVID

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2020

Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement today after testing positive for COVID-19. He was sworn in as the 42nd Attorney General of Illinois in January 201...

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Reunion Chicago, OTV & Slo ‘Mo join in virtual Pride fest

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2020

#4theQulture advocates for Black LGBTQ+ creativity and liberation June 26-28 CHICAGO- LGBTQ+ centered organizations Reunion Chicago, Slo ‘Mo and OTV - Open Television ar...

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FCB Chicago reportedly lays off 5% of staff

Jun 16, 2020

FCB Chicago reportedly went through a round of layoffs last week, impacting approximately 5% of employees. According to AgencySpy who reported the moves, a spokesman for th...

WMAQ says no current plans to replace Johnson

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2020

WMAQ-5 says it will not be replacing recently deceased anchor Dick Johnson in the immediate future. Johnson, who was 66, died a week ago while on medical disability leave battl...

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Q & A with SAG-AFTRA Chicago’s Kathy Byrne

By Katharin Mraz Jun 15, 2020

Kathy Byrne provides a wealth of information for Chicago productions. Currently the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local Director of TV/Theatrical, she was a Project Coordinator for t...

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Sam Ciaramitaro’s photos of BLM Demonstrations

By Colin Costello Jun 15, 2020

Three-times Cannes Lion winner, Sam Ciaramitaro has become an accomplished director for Durable Goods and a producer with a distinct speciality for delivering poignant stories,...

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Exclusive Look: Kevin Bacon’s YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2020

NOTE FROM EDITOR, BARBARA ROCHE: Although Reel Chicago primarily covers and promotes films made in Chicago while our sister publication, Reel 360 covers national news, I could ...

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Warner Bros. delays ‘Matrix’ sequel until 2022

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2020

Even with cities and their movie theaters cautiously reopening after being shut down for three months, studios are not risking box office failure with their big tentpole films....

Kate Kane will be replaced, not killed off in ‘Batwoman’

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2020

Last month, we reported that the star of the CW's Batwoman, Ruby Rose, would be leaving the series and recast. Like most, we speculated that the character would simply be recas...

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Chicago filmmakers treat us to Vanlife at its Lowest & Best

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2020

Chicago filmmakers, Andrew Morgan and co-director Nick Nummerdor set out to make a film about the reclusive, and enigmatic American automotive subculture known as “vanning.�...

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Macy’s is reopening for Father’s Day in the Chicago area

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2020

Macy’s is reopening to customers and communities in the Chicago area, offering a curated assortment of must-have beauty, fashion, accessories and home, plus the perfect items...

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‘Graduation 2020: For Chicago. By Chicago’ lineup

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the lineup of Chicago and national celebrities who have come together to celebrate and pay tribute to the over 35,000 graduating high sc...

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Seagram’s 7 commits to 100% recycled plastic bottles

By Reel Chicago Jun 11, 2020

Today Diageo North America announces that its iconic blended American whiskey Seagram's 7 Crown bottles will be made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET.) The move is a first...

‘Chicago Fire’ encore is Wednesday’s top show

By Reel 360 Jun 10, 2020

NBC’s encore "Chicago” lineup won the night among the Big 4 networks in total viewers and tied for #1 in all key adult-female demographics. An encore telecast of Chicago...

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Lightfoot makes $10M commitment to small businesses

BY Reel Chicago Jun 10, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined Dr. Helene Gayle, President & CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, and local partners to announce the launch of 'Together Now: Chicago�...

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Tacos, Tequila & Tender Cuts: Hootenanny throws down for Cinco de Guyo

The Top 10 Chicago TV Show moms

Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago… can he bless the Cubs, Sox, Hawks, and Bulls?

Season 3 premiere of Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi’

FCB takes home 7 Gold Pencils at 2020 One Show

Cinespace releases their Production Safety Guidelines

Attorney General Kwame Raoul tested positive for COVID

Reunion Chicago, OTV & Slo ‘Mo join in virtual Pride fest

FCB Chicago reportedly lays off 5% of staff

WMAQ says no current plans to replace Johnson

Q & A with SAG-AFTRA Chicago’s Kathy Byrne

Sam Ciaramitaro’s photos of BLM Demonstrations

Exclusive Look: Kevin Bacon’s YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT

Warner Bros. delays ‘Matrix’ sequel until 2022

Kate Kane will be replaced, not killed off in ‘Batwoman’

Chicago filmmakers treat us to Vanlife at its Lowest & Best

Macy’s is reopening for Father’s Day in the Chicago area

‘Graduation 2020: For Chicago. By Chicago’ lineup

Seagram’s 7 commits to 100% recycled plastic bottles

‘Chicago Fire’ encore is Wednesday’s top show

Lightfoot makes $10M commitment to small businesses

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