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Chicago recovering from a weekend of violent protests

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2020

Violent protests erupted in dozens of cities following the death of George Floyd, a black Minneapolis man who died after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck for...

Events

Filmscape 2020 Agenda

Jun 1, 2020

Filmscape is kicking off the week with a lead-up class sponsored by our friends at the Illinois Production Alliance, IL Film Office and Chicago Film Office! To see the enti...

BREAKING NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot doubles down on Trump comments

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2020

Friday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had some choice words for President Donald Trump's vile and divisive rhetoric he has been spewing on his Twitter account. The Mayor said, "...

CELEBRITY

Michael Jordan reacts to the weekend’s protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

With more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured during protests, triggered by the murder of George Floyd, the weekend proved to be one of Chicago's deadlies...

BREAKING NEWS

Chicago devastated, Cusack allegedly assaulted by CPD

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

With 699 arrests, more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured this was one of Chicago's deadliest weekends in recent memory. As mayhem and chaos spread acro...

BREAKING NEWS

Iconic Central Camera damaged amid protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

For those in the film industry, it’s tough to hear names like Central Camera go up in flames. Founded in 1899, the third generation camera store reached its 121th anniv...

BREAKING NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot has two words for Trump – “F U”

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020

During a press conference held today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot lashed out at President Donald Trump for his tweet which promoted violence against Minneapolis protestors angered ove...

Reel Ad of the Week

Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020

Created by Leo Burnett in partnership with Groupe Connect—Leo Burnett’s first work for Bank of America—this spot is a lesson in how creative decisions can work in service...

WTTW News correspondents host a virtual town hall

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020

WTTW News correspondents and producers Brandis Friedman and Paris Schutz hosted a virtual town hall meeting, WTTW NEWS: COVERING COVID-19, to share their experiences producing...

REEL PRO

Round two of the Indie Film Town Hall was held Thursday

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020

Round Two of the Indie Film Town Hall was held on Thursday, May 28th. The Town Hall meetings bring together Chicago’s independent film and media-making community during thes...

Reel Indie

Chicagoan, Sam Logan Khaleghi to release next feature

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020

Sam Logan Khaleghi carries a lot of titles in this town. The Northwestern University grad, former Chicago resident, and Chicago Emmy Nominee, is the writer, producer, director,...

NEW WORK

Lizzo covers ‘All Together Now’ in first Messenger spot

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020

“See You Here” is Leo Burnett’s first major campaign for Messenger, developed in partnership with Facebook’s Creative X team. For the campaign’s off-platform debut, L...

Pam Zekman among those laid off at WBBM CBS-2

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020

The economic impact of Covid-19 has hit CBS News and its Chicago affiliate WBBM CBS-2 in a big way. After 39 years of delivering award-winning investigative stories, iconic Pam...

Chicago one of Hub cities being considered for NHL

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020

With a season completely dismantled on March 12 due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is considering a plan that would bring the Stanley Cup Playoffs to NBC a...

WGN Reporter assaulted during live shoot

By Colin Costello May 28, 2020

Over the last four years, it has become increasingly acceptable in some circles to assault and threaten journalists and on-air reporters. Of course, when you are egged on and ...

Reel Indie

Eleven04 Story Forge online screenwriting competition

By Katharin Mraz May 27, 2020

As COVID-19 has reached its third month here in the U.S., it's exciting to know there are still contests and challenges to help industry folks stay on their toes. A ...

NEW WORK

Move over Taco Tuesday… here comes WEGGSDAY!

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020

Much like Taco Tuesday, WEGGSDAY embraces the popularity of marrying a day of the week with a popular food. A two-minute original music video, titled “Wednesday Is Offici...

THE NEW NORMAL

Mayor Lightfoot releases guidelines for phase 3 reopening

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), industry leaders, labor leaders, and public officials from around Chicago, today re...

AWARDS

Chicago takes a home a bundle of Telly Awards

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020

The 41st annual Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens, has announced the 2020 winners. With a collection of...

NEW WORK

Heinz releases a ketchup-inspired puzzle

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020

Bored of board games? Heinz, the maker of America’s favorite ketchup, is swooping in to save people from playing the same board games over and over. The brand recently releas...

TOP STORIES

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Chicago recovering from a weekend of violent protests

Filmscape 2020 Agenda

Mayor Lightfoot doubles down on Trump comments

Michael Jordan reacts to the weekend’s protests

Chicago devastated, Cusack allegedly assaulted by CPD

Iconic Central Camera damaged amid protests

Mayor Lightfoot has two words for Trump – “F U”

Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA

WTTW News correspondents host a virtual town hall

Round two of the Indie Film Town Hall was held Thursday

Chicagoan, Sam Logan Khaleghi to release next feature

Lizzo covers ‘All Together Now’ in first Messenger spot

Pam Zekman among those laid off at WBBM CBS-2

Chicago one of Hub cities being considered for NHL

WGN Reporter assaulted during live shoot

Eleven04 Story Forge online screenwriting competition

Move over Taco Tuesday… here comes WEGGSDAY!

Mayor Lightfoot releases guidelines for phase 3 reopening

Chicago takes a home a bundle of Telly Awards

Heinz releases a ketchup-inspired puzzle

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