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Elmhurst native Tina Trahan buys The Brady Bunch house

By Reel Chicago Sep 13, 2023

Here's the story of a lovely lady. We think anyway. The lovely lady in this case Tina Trahan, a Chicago native, and we are not sure if she has three daughters. But Trah...

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30th CUFF promises week of cinematic weirdness

By Reel Chicago Sep 13, 2023

The 30th edition of the Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is set to kick off on September 13, 2023, promising an exciting lineup of underground cinema and late-night en...

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Puma celebrates 50 years of Hip-Hop

By Reel Chicago Sep 13, 2023

Directing duo LOBOS, represented by LA-based Easy Mondays, has partnered with Puma and Burrell to create a spot celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. This anthem for th...

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Chicago native Merit Kahn launches national comedy tour

By Reel Chicago Sep 13, 2023

Will Chicago native Merit Kahn become the next popular comedian the Windy City has produced? The comedian is set to embark on a U.S. tour with her acclaimed one-woman show, Wh...

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Indie feature ‘Not If I See You First’ wraps filming in Skokie

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2023

On August 3, production wrapped for the indie comedy feature film Not If I See You First, written and directed by Aaron Wertheimer. The filming commenced on July 23 and has now...

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Freestyle Digital Media acquires DePaul-made film

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2023

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, has revealed the release dates for DePaul filmmaker Linh Tran's debut featu...

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Chicago gets animated in Hair Love spinoff Young Love

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2023

Max has unveiled the first trailer for Young Love, an animated series spinoff of Academy Award Winner and native Chicagoan, Matthew A. Cherry's Oscar-winning short film, Hair L...

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Heinz Ketchup and Lick paint Chicago red

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2023

Love ketchup? Love ketchup enough to paint your walls with the tasty color? Heinz and Lick think you will. Heinz Tomato Ketchup enthusiasts now have the opportunity to ...

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Cubs sign multi-year partnership with U.S. Virgin Islands

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2023

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced an exciting expansion of its sports collaborations through a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Cubs. The team...

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McDonald’s and RMHC receive $1m in donations

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2023

McDonald’s of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (MOCNI) and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI), McDonald’s charity of choice...

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Royal Canin partners with Uber Pet for “Take Your Cat to the Vet”

By Reel Chicago Sep 11, 2023

In a bid to support their annual "Take Your Cat to the Vet" campaign, Royal Canin U.S., a division of Mars, Incorporated and a leader in pet health nutrition, has teamed up wi...

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Jennifer Reeder’s Perpetrator breathes new life into modern horror

By Reel Chicago Sep 11, 2023

Veteran Chicago filmmaker Jennifer Reeder has unleashed her fourth feature film, the audacious pop art spectacle titled Perpetrator. This genre-blending creation defie...

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Award-winning director Jeana Khoury joins Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Sep 11, 2023

Jeana Khoury, a renowned South African director known for her evocative work, has joined the prestigious roster of Tessa Films, a move poised to make waves in the US market. ...

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REELING ushers in 2023 fest with The Mattachine Family

Sep 8, 2023

In a vibrant celebration of Pride Month, the REELING PRIDE FILM SHOWCASE, presented by MUBI, is set to dazzle audiences with a compelling array of LGBTQ+ cinema. This ...

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Eight O’Clock Coffee drags coffee trends in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Sep 8, 2023

In a world where coffee trends seem to have gone to extremes, Eight O'Clock Coffee, renowned as America's original gourmet coffee, is serving up a steaming cup of humor with i...

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Chicago Filmmakers celebrates 50 years of cinematic excellence

By Reel Chicago Sep 8, 2023

Chicago Filmmakers, a hub for film enthusiasts and industry professionals, is gearing up for an extravagant celebration of its 50th anniversary. This milestone event promises ...

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Burrell makes life grander in Toyota’s Grand Highlander

By Reel Chicago Sep 8, 2023

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is no ordinary SUV. It's Toyota's most powerful midsize SUV to date, and this marketing campaign is designed to let the world know it. ...

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Disney100 to open in Chicago, the birthplace of Walt

By Reel Chicago Sep 7, 2023

Get ready to embark on a magical journey through Disney history as Disney100: The Exhibition is set to open in Chicago on November 18, 2023. Presented by The Walt Disn...

WLS Sports Director Jim Rose Retiring After 41 Years

By Reel Chicago Sep 7, 2023

Jim Rose, the acclaimed sports director and anchor of WLS, will be retiring on September 15, marking the end of his illustrious 41-year tenure at the Chicago ABC-owned station...

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Highdive unveils “Dents” campaign for JEEP

By Reel Chicago Sep 6, 2023

The iconic Jeep brand is launching its latest campaign, "Dents," showcasing the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4xe models. This comprehensive campaign, created by Highdive,...

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Chicago Media Composers & Lyricists joins The SCL

Havas Chicago Names Frank Dattalo as CCO

Pests are smart, Orkin Pros are smarter in new campaign

Elmhurst native Tina Trahan buys The Brady Bunch house

30th CUFF promises week of cinematic weirdness

Puma celebrates 50 years of Hip-Hop

Chicago native Merit Kahn launches national comedy tour

Indie feature ‘Not If I See You First’ wraps filming in Skokie

Freestyle Digital Media acquires DePaul-made film

Chicago gets animated in Hair Love spinoff Young Love

Heinz Ketchup and Lick paint Chicago red

Cubs sign multi-year partnership with U.S. Virgin Islands

McDonald’s and RMHC receive $1m in donations

Royal Canin partners with Uber Pet for “Take Your Cat to the Vet”

Jennifer Reeder’s Perpetrator breathes new life into modern horror

Award-winning director Jeana Khoury joins Tessa Films

REELING ushers in 2023 fest with The Mattachine Family

Eight O’Clock Coffee drags coffee trends in new campaign

Chicago Filmmakers celebrates 50 years of cinematic excellence

Burrell makes life grander in Toyota’s Grand Highlander

Disney100 to open in Chicago, the birthplace of Walt

WLS Sports Director Jim Rose Retiring After 41 Years

Highdive unveils “Dents” campaign for JEEP

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