Don Lemon has turned his lens on Chicago as federal immigration enforcement intensifies across pockets of the city, and residents mobilize in response. Just last Friday, Reel Chicago reported on
Turns out indie films don’t always need to follow the rulebook. Director Duane Edwards is proving it in just about every way with his debut feature Wrong Numbers. Audience engagement data shows
Ryne Sandberg, the quiet superstar who helped redefine the second base position and became a beloved icon of Chicago Cubs baseball, passed away on July 28, 2025, after a valiant
The inspiring award-winning documentary I’m Only Blind is set to make its Chicago premiere on July 12 at CineCity Studios. Filmed entirely in Chicago, the film follows the remarkable story
The Chicago-made Christmas on the Ranch, released exclusively on Hulu on November 1, has become an instant holiday favorite, making a strong impression on Hulu’s Top 15 Lists. The charming
Chicago-made, heartwarming holiday romance Christmas on the Ranch is set to premiere exclusively on Hulu on November 1. Directed by Danny Buday, known for Second Chance Christmas (2017) for UPtv,
UnchainedTV is launching a new series, Kale Krew, which takes viewers on a culinary adventure through Chicago’s vibrant vegan food scene. Kale Krew demonstrates that the plant-based lifestyle is not
Did a UFO fly over O’Hare Airport? How did the alligator later named “Chance the Snapper” suddenly appear in Chicago’s Humboldt Park Lagoon? Is Hull-House haunted? Why don’t Chicagoans put ketchup
The Chicago Blackhawks and NBC Sports Chicago announced a collaboration with the NHL to bring fans the first-ever local animated real-time sports telecast. The alternate presentation will take place on
While the news of our favorite TV firemen, cops, doctors, druglords, and chefs may sometimes be our top stories, we are also the news source for our production companies, post
Congratulations to the winning recipients of the 65th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. The annual ceremonies took place on November 11, at the Swissotel Hotel in downtown Chicago and the show was
NBC Sports Chicago has announced it will air this year’s 65th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards LIVE on Saturday, November 11 beginning at 7:00 PM. The annual ceremonies will take place at the Swissotel Hotel
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominations for the 2022-2023 regional Emmy Awards. The award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday,
In a profound loss for the world of cinema, celebrated filmmaker William Friedkin, best known for his Oscar-winning film The French Connection and blockbuster hit The Exorcist, passed away at
Chicago-produced feature film You’re OUT!, directed by former Reel Chicago writer Katharin Mraz, has hit a home run with both a sales agent and distribution. Adler & Associates has taken
American philanthropist and former WGN-TV (Channel 9) television journalist, who survived a kidnapping and murder attempt, Merri Dee passed away at age 85. Her death was confirmed Wednesday by a
Retired Chicago broadcaster and Southern Illinois University alum Bob Ramsey passed away suddenly at age 65 on Tuesday at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California at age 65. According
Editor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are making a difference through their
Chicago will be welcoming the new year with the largest fireworks display ever. A 1.5-mile-long free fireworks display will begin at midnight and can be viewed along the Chicago River from
Congratulations nominees and winners! There were 71 categories this year with 80 award winners. The 63rd Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, held on Sunday evening was a well produced virtual presentation
