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REEL PRO - AUDIO

Choosing the right headphones for your project

By Dave Kresl Apr 27, 2020

In past articles we've discussed an overview of a home studio and the USB microphone. But before we get into other topics, I wanted to talk a little bit about headphones. T...

REEL BUSINESS

Potbelly returns $10 million small business loan

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

After succumbing to public pressure, Chicago-based sandwich chain Potbelly said Saturday that it will return its $10 million loan from the Paycheck Protection Program intended f...

MUSIC

Midwest resources for music creators from Grammys

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

The Recording Academy's Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio chapters are committed to sharing resources for music creators and professionals affected by the covid-...

Behind The Scenes

Society Director Martin goes BTS of Uncle Ben’s spot

By Colin Costello Apr 27, 2020

Typically, it takes around 20 minutes or so to cook up Uncle Ben's Rice. And even more so, it usually takes around a month to prep, produce and post a :30-second spot. That sai...

THE NEW NORMAL

Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message ...

In memoriam

Remembering John Prine 10.10.46 – 04.07.20

By Morgan Enos Apr 26, 2020

(Editor's Note: Maywood, Illinois' John Prine died on April 7 in Nashville, Tenn. Music journalist Morgan Enos, who has bylines in Billboard, TIDAL and Vinyl Me wrote this piec...

CELEBRITY

Kanye West buys childhood South Shore home

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2020

Yeezy is coming back to his South Shore neighborhood. Or at least he has his old house. Kanye West, also known as the Louis Vuitton Don, has recently purchased his childhood ho...

ACCOUNT WINS

Allstate leaves Leo Burnett after 60 years for Droga5

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2020

Following a review, Northbrook-based Allstate has tapped New York agency Droga5 to lead its creative account. Allstate had been a client of Leo Burnett's for 60 years, callin...

‘Empire’ finale delivers best ratings since October 2019

By Reel Chicago Apr 24, 2020

This is the way to end a series. Empire signed off with its premature series finale on Tuesday night, after the coronavirus forced the Fox show to shorten its production at Cine...

THE NEW NORMAL

Meet the brains behind Mind Exchange Music

By Katharin Mraz Apr 24, 2020

As productions across the globe come to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, most filmmakers have found themselves with a lot of time on their hands. Some have turned to sourdo...

‘Chicago Fire’ ‘Med’ season finales #1 and #2 in ratings

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

NBC’s Chicago Fire and Chicago Med led the network in total viewers. The shows ended their season ranking #1-2, respectively. The season-concluding Chicago P.D. captured the s...

THE NEW NORMAL

Local 727 purchases thousands of masks for members

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

When employers wouldn’t step up, Teamsters Local 727 stepped in—recently purchasing thousands of masks for distribution. On March 21, Governor Pritzker mandated a “she...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Chicago creatives create filters for social distancing

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

Chicago creatives may be social distancing and shut in due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, but their creativity is not shut down. If anything, the Reel Chicago team has se...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Burrell supports Girl Scouts’ Virtual Cookie Booth

By Laura Day Apr 23, 2020

Burrell Communications is showing their love for Girl Scout Cookies by supporting the organization's new Virtual Cookie Booth. By posting a green square to their Instagram ...

THE NEW NORMAL

Cinespace hosts dinner for 200 healthcare workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

This week, Cinespace Chicago Film Studios surprised 200 healthcare workers and caregivers at Mount Sinai Hospital with a warm dinner from Inspired Catering & Events of...

NEW WORK

Heinz commits $1m in grants for diner initiative

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

Who doesn't love a diner? Especially if it's a greaZy diner cheeseburger (with iceberg lettuce, white onions) and fries. They are the best. And the ketchup that is always there ...

REEL MOVES

DDB Chi reportedly reduces staff by 30

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect ad agencies, causing reductions of staff, salary cuts and furloughs. DDB, Chicago is the latest agency forced to slightly r...

BREAKING NEWS

One Club announces finalists for ADC 99th Annual Awards

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2020

Design studios, ad agencies, production companies, brands and freelancers in 32 countries have made the cut as finalists for the prestigious ADC 99th Annual Awards, as announ...

THE NEW NORMAL

Mayor Lightfoot launches citywide ‘Make a Mask’ drive

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) today announced that the City of Chicago is launching the “Chicago Together! ...

TOP STORIES

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

Choosing the right headphones for your project

Potbelly returns $10 million small business loan

Midwest resources for music creators from Grammys

Society Director Martin goes BTS of Uncle Ben’s spot

Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA

Remembering John Prine 10.10.46 – 04.07.20

Kanye West buys childhood South Shore home

Allstate leaves Leo Burnett after 60 years for Droga5

‘Empire’ finale delivers best ratings since October 2019

Meet the brains behind Mind Exchange Music

‘Chicago Fire’ ‘Med’ season finales #1 and #2 in ratings

Local 727 purchases thousands of masks for members

Cinespace hosts dinner for 200 healthcare workers

Heinz commits $1m in grants for diner initiative

DDB Chi reportedly reduces staff by 30

One Club announces finalists for ADC 99th Annual Awards

Mayor Lightfoot launches citywide ‘Make a Mask’ drive

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