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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020

FCB Chicago leads Chicago agencies with 31 The One Show 2020, finalists, including 28 on behalf of Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. Working with FCBXLord+T...

Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2020

Haven't gotten enough Michael Jordan from ESPN's uber successful The Last Dance? Jordan LeBron James, and Charles Barkley will headline opening night of this week’...

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO Chicagoland during WW II

By Reel Chicago May 25, 2020

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO, narrated by legendary journalist Bill Kurtis, is a comprehensive telling of nearly everything that happened in Chicagoland during World War II. ...

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Chicago’s Harry Lennix hints at Martian Manhunter role

By The Geek May 24, 2020

Last week, Warner Bros made big headlines by announcing the release of Zack Snyder's version of Justice League. In 2016, Snyder stepped away from the production and was replac...

NBC Sports presents Indy 500 Special: Back Home Again

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

On the date of the originally-scheduled 2020 Indianapolis 500, NBC Sports will celebrate the traditions of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with its enhanced presentation...

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Steppenwolf names Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

Brooke Flanagan to be First Woman Executive Director in Steppenwolf’s 45-Year History Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today that Brooke Flanagan, who previously...

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DePaul’s Eltanal & Khatami chosen for IFP fellowship

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

DePaul School of Cinematic Arts announced that Assistant Professors, Ronald Eltanal and Alireza Khatami, have been selected for the prestigious IFP Episodic Lab fellowship prog...

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PERG guidelines for safe return to work

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

PERG Safe Return to Work Guidelines: Precautions for Preventing Transmission of COVID-19 for Camera and Lighting Rental Operations, Sound Stages, and Production Vehicles. Th...

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DCASE announces ‘Millennium Park at Home’

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend with House Music, Gospel Music and Blues Music concerts to launch the new online series of music, arts and recreation progra...

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Ding-dong ditch your neighbor with Chili’s Margs-to-go

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2020

O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul and Chili's invented a ding-dong ditch with benefits and we love it. With the insight that everyone needs a little extra care right now, OKRP ...

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gyro lays off 5% of U.S. staff

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2020

B-to-b agency gyro, a part of Dentsu Aegis Network, reportedly went through a round of layoffs at the beginning of May, according to AgencySpy. The report says approximately 5% ...

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Chicago’s Pope gets the billboard treatment from Old National Bank

FX announces premiere date for The Bear Season 4

Prime Video orders new Barbershop series starring Jermaine Fowler

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

Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show

Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO Chicagoland during WW II

Chicago’s Harry Lennix hints at Martian Manhunter role

NBC Sports presents Indy 500 Special: Back Home Again

Steppenwolf names Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director

DePaul’s Eltanal & Khatami chosen for IFP fellowship

PERG guidelines for safe return to work

DCASE announces ‘Millennium Park at Home’

gyro lays off 5% of U.S. staff

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