Emmy-Award-winning, Evanston native Jeremy Piven is returning to his roots with a special stand-up comedy taping at The Vic Theatre in Chicago on Friday, June 6. The event mark...
With his next feature film, Laura Louise, set to shoot in Chicago this fall, Producer / Director, Duane Edwards sat down with Reel Chicago to talk about his directing style, cr...
NBC has announced the list of returning cast members for all three of its hit One Chicago dramas—Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med—set to return for the 2025–20...
On June 5, 1985, Ferris Bueller, the most legendary truant in American film history, captivated audiences with his unforgettable day off in John Hughes’ timeless classic ...
The Top Chef kitchen headed north this season—way north—and three standout Chicago chefs packed their knives and entered the culinary fray.
Bravo’s hit competition ser...
Creative production and post production house Picture North continues its strategic expansion through a new partnership with industry leaders Shortlist Management, who will now...
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Today, ...
Nespresso has named Publicis Groupe’s Leo as its new global creative agency of record, concluding an influential 19-year relationship with IPG’s McCann. The move comes afte...
From college art teacher to advertising and production world trailblazer, industry icon, Roy Skillicorn, retires with a legacy of creativity and camaraderie.
After 49 years ...
That’s the message behind the latest creative campaign from WeatherTech, developed by longtime agency partner Pinnacle Advertising. With three new spots rolling out nationwid...
Lightswitch Video announces the appointment of Bryce Anderson as its new chief executive officer. Anderson, one of the founders who currently serves as Lightswitch’s chief re...
Acclaimed writer and artist David Hauptschein is again reviving his legendary Spoken Word Café, a series he ran at Chicago Filmmakers in the 80s-90s. In keeping with the show...
Sarah Gitersonke, founder of SG+ Reps, brought together her diverse roster of world class directorial, VFX, photography, editorial, animation + design talent for the 2nd annual...
In conjunction with the globally-recognized Pride Month celebration, NBCUniversal Local Chicago has announced its two-time GLAAD Media Award-nominated LGBTQIA+ discussion serie...
In a genre built on unexpected twists, no one at the 2025 Chicago Horror Film Festival (CHFF) was expecting the breakout star of the weekend to be a 15-year-old from Orland Par...
If you live in Chicago and have great hair, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Pascal Ibgui. The Paris-born, Chicago-based salon owner has built a decades-spanning reputat...
After shattering its own streaming records, The Chi is officially coming back for more. Paramount+ with Showtime announced today that the acclaimed drama has been renewed for S...
DDB Chicago has been awarded the global creative and strategy assignment for the Bimbo masterbrand, following a highly competitive pitch. The agency will lead efforts to elevat...
HPA Award-winning colorist, Joe Finley, known for his work on iconic television and feature film projects, has joined Harbor as Senior Colorist. The announcement was made by EV...
Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is spearheading legislation that proposes updates to the state’s highly successful film tax incentive program. Senate Bill 17...
