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Sneak peek photos of Chicago Fire season premiere titled ‘Mayday’

By Barbara Roche Aug 30, 2021

We have the first sneak peeks of the upcoming Chicago Fire season premiere titled Mayday. Season 10, Episode 1 airing Wednesday, September 22 at 8 PM CST on NBC 5. The ...

Is Kanye redefining contemporary Christian music?

By Ina R. Bochian Aug 30, 2021

Ye’s Donda Listening Party in Chicago was controversial, anticipated, and legendary. This means it checked off all the boxes that one would come to expect from a Kanye ...

ONE CHICAGO

There’s a new doctor in town on Chicago Med

By Barbara Roche Aug 27, 2021

It seems there is a new doctor in town on Chicago Med this fall with the casting of television veteran Michael Rady in a new role for the show’s upcoming Season 7. As reve...

FILM

Jordan Peele’s Candyman shakes up the critics on opening day

By Reel Chicago Aug 27, 2021

The past year has been a chaotic one for movies as the Covid-19 pandemic has forced countless films to either move to VOD, release in a hybrid manner in theaters and VOD, or de...

REEL BUSINESS

Over half a billion in Lottery Prizes up for grabs this weekend

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2021

If you’re looking to win big this weekend, then Illinois Lottery players should pick up Mega Millions and Powerball tickets as both jackpots are rolling, with a combined jack...

Erica Duffy, Julio Desir, Adam Rudder team up on TV Pilot “The Donut Boyz”

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2021

The Donut Boyz, originally a hip-hop group, have been fusing comedy, rap, and snack foods into their musical stylings since 2006. Now Erica Duffy, Julio Desir, and Adam Rud...

CITY NEWS

Pritzker mandates vaccine for all healthcare workers, teachers, students

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2021

As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Prit...

CITY NEWS

City of Chicago will require all city employees to be vaccinated

Aug 26, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced that, effective October 15, 2021, the City of Chicago will require all City employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, joining ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Work in Progress: the concept, the talent, and plans for Season 2

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2021

Showtime’s brilliant series Work in Progress is back for a second season. The hit series revolves around the life of a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke, Abby (Abby...

Events

See you at Filmscape 2021 on Cinespace lot this weekend

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2021

This weekend, Filmscape 2021 holds their hybrid model of online and in-person events for this year's event taking place on the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios lot August 28-29. ...

REEL BUSINESS

PAWS Chicago launches Dogenations for donations via cryptocurrency

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2021

PAWS Chicago, the organization dedicated to building No Kill animal communities in Chicago and beyond, is now enabling Dogenations – or donations via various forms of cryptoc...

REEL MOVES

AbelsonTaylor promotes Marissa Ori and Richard How to VP Creative

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2021

With continuing growth and strong business performance, AbelsonTaylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has promoted creative directors Ma...

REEL MOVES

Tariq Hassan returns to Chicago as Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald’s

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2021

Tariq Hassan has been hired as USA’s Chief Marketing and Digital Customer Experience Officer for McDonald’s USA. Although his career has taken him around the world with...

REEL MOVES

Optimus promotes Dave Buehrle to Executive Producer

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2021

Leading production and post house Optimus today announced the promotion of Dave Buehrle to executive producer, adding this title to his head of production role. As EP | H...

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Sneak peek photos of Chicago Fire season premiere titled ‘Mayday’

Is Kanye redefining contemporary Christian music?

There’s a new doctor in town on Chicago Med

Jordan Peele’s Candyman shakes up the critics on opening day

Over half a billion in Lottery Prizes up for grabs this weekend

Erica Duffy, Julio Desir, Adam Rudder team up on TV Pilot “The Donut Boyz”

Pritzker mandates vaccine for all healthcare workers, teachers, students

City of Chicago will require all city employees to be vaccinated

Work in Progress: the concept, the talent, and plans for Season 2

See you at Filmscape 2021 on Cinespace lot this weekend

PAWS Chicago launches Dogenations for donations via cryptocurrency

AbelsonTaylor promotes Marissa Ori and Richard How to VP Creative

Tariq Hassan returns to Chicago as Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald’s

Optimus promotes Dave Buehrle to Executive Producer

Columnists

Barbara Roche

Colin Costello

Joia DaVida

Jessica Velle

Megan Penn

Barbara Roche

Colin Costello

Joia DaVida

Jessica Velle

Megan Penn

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