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Chicago Bears’ legend Gale Sayers dies at 77
  • In memoriam

Chicago Bears’ legend Gale Sayers dies at 77

By Reel Chicago Sep 23, 2020 0 Comment
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Gale “Kansas Comet” Sayers, Legendary Chicago Bears running back who’s book the 1971 movie Brian’s Song was based on, died today. He was 77. His death was announced ...
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STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s
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STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s

By Reel Chicago Sep 23, 2020 0 Comment
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STORY’s Ky Dickens got couples to reveal the magic and mishaps of their first kiss in a sweet campaign for Hershey’s. Conceived by dentsumcgarrybowen, and shot in Los A...
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Havas Chicago names McGarry as Chief Growth Officer
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Havas Chicago names McGarry as Chief Growth Officer

By Reel Chicago Sep 22, 2020 0 Comment
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Furthering its commitment to building iconic brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago has named Jamie McGarry as Chief Growth Officer to help ignite a new phase of grow...
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WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation
  • TV

WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020 0 Comment
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Chicago-based NewsNation anchor Joe Donlon will conduct the first comprehensive prime-time sit-down interview with President Trump since the passing of Supreme Court Justi...
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CIFF announces Gardner as keynote speaker
  • FILM

CIFF announces Gardner as keynote speaker

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020 0 Comment
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The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, has announced this year’s Industry Keynote conversation with Academy Award-winning producer and presiden...
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Athletes For Care announces golf tournament
  • Events

Athletes For Care announces golf tournament

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020 0 Comment
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Athletes For Care has announced their inaugural charity golf tournament in support of Lost Boyz, Inc., a Chicago-based community youth sports organization.  A charity e...
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‘The Great Chicago Fire’ to air on WTTW
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‘The Great Chicago Fire’ to air on WTTW

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020 0 Comment
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This fall, WTTW tells the dramatic story of a defining and prescient moment in Chicago history, the Great Fire of 1871 when Chicagoans faced destruction, rebuilt, and prepared ...
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What’s up doc? WTVP to air new Bugs Bunny special
  • TV

What’s up doc? WTVP to air new Bugs Bunny special

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020 0 Comment
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Transcendence Broadcasting and PBS station WTVP/Peoria are taking a hard look at that "wascally wabbit." On With The Show!, a look at the cultural impact of Bugs Bunny during ...
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Midwest Film Fest announces drive-in events
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Midwest Film Fest announces drive-in events

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020 0 Comment
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The Midwest Film Festival is delighted to announce three upcoming events to round out the 2020 season, all taking place at Chi-Town Movies Drive-In, located in Pilsen. Based on...
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Diving into Highdive and their Emmy nomination
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Diving into Highdive and their Emmy nomination

By Tyronita Bell Sep 19, 2020 0 Comment
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Daring to break the traditional agency mold, Highdive is producing exciting work that pushes the envelope in new ways. Most recently, the Ad Age Small Agency of the Year partne...
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Hyde Park Jazz Fest announces free online “JAZZ KITCHEN”
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Hyde Park Jazz Fest announces free online “JAZZ KITCHEN”

By Reel Chicago Sep 18, 2020 0 Comment
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Hyde Park Jazz Festival announces free online program “JAZZ KITCHEN: A Conversation Series Celebrating Food and Jazz" In Chicago, Our most cherished institutions, celebrat...
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Jack Daniel’s, Cult Creative issue call for Artists
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Jack Daniel’s, Cult Creative issue call for Artists

By Reel Chicago Sep 17, 2020 0 Comment
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Chicago get ready for Art, Beats and Lyrics (AB+L), the national urban art and music tour presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and Cult Creative, kicks off its ...
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Craig Duncan takes on role of President of Cutters Studios
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Craig Duncan takes on role of President of Cutters Studios

By Reel Chicago Sep 17, 2020 0 Comment
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Cutters Studios' Managing Director and Partner Craig Duncan has been promoted to the position of President. As announced by CEO Tim McGuire, in addition to his responsibilities...
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Picture North soars on epic African Adventure
  • NEW WORK

Picture North soars on epic African Adventure

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020 0 Comment
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What is Ol Malo? Chicago-based Picture North has released the answer in the form of a jaw-droppingly beautiful new film for the Kenya-based safari and helicopter adventure comp...
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C-K wins 9 Trumpet Awards from PCC
  • AWARDS

C-K wins 9 Trumpet Awards from PCC

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020 0 Comment
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Leading independent marketing and communications agency Cramer-Krasselt (C-K) certainly has something to trumpet about these days. The agency just received nine awards fro...
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Radio host McNeil fired after ‘Degrading’ tweet
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Radio host McNeil fired after ‘Degrading’ tweet

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020 0 Comment
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Chicago-area radio host Dan McNeil was fired by the station’s owner, Entercom, after a “degrading and humiliating” tweet about ESPN reporter Maria Taylor. On Monday, T...
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Chicago film community mourns loss of Andrew Biesen
  • In memoriam

Chicago film community mourns loss of Andrew Biesen

By Katharin Mraz Sep 15, 2020 0 Comment
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It is always difficult to hear of a fellow filmmaker passing, especially someone as wonderful and influential as Andrew Beisen. Those who knew him best say that Andrew was tale...
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Abelson Taylor promotes Erica Rivera to VP
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Abelson Taylor promotes Erica Rivera to VP

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020 0 Comment
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In CHICAGO,  Abelson Taylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has promoted Erica Rivera from senior director to vice president of engagem...
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Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor
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Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020 0 Comment
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Continuing its growth and its investments into excellence, design-driven production company Sarofsky is proud to announce the return of Cory Davis to its full-time staff. A...
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‘Candyman’ pushed to 2021, Nia DaCosta explains why
  • FILM

‘Candyman’ pushed to 2021, Nia DaCosta explains why

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020 0 Comment
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With Tenet's muted box office and Warner Bros' decision to move Wonder Woman 1984 to December 25, other studios are beginning to take note. Universal has decided to push the Jo...
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