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Jerry Springer passes at age 79 at his home in suburban Chicago

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2023

Broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and former mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer has passed away at age 79. Springer died Thursday morning, peacefully at his ho...

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SHOWRUNNER Virtual Production Tool Kit wins Product of the Year at NAB

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2023

One hundred years after the NAB held its first annual convention, a one-year-old Chicago-based film technology company, SHOWRUNNER, won the prestigious Product Of The Year...

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SNICKERS partners with Bryce Young on SNICKERS Bryce Cream Bar

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2023

SNICKERS Ice Cream, proudly part of Mars, announced an ice-cold partnership with the 2023 NFL Draft's coveted prospect Bryce Young, offering NFL fans a cool way to chill out ...

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#OTVTonight returns in-person with the Museum of Contemporary Art

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2023

For the first time since 2019 #OTVTonight from Emmy and Webby-nominated non-profit streaming platform OTV – Open Television is returning in-person wi...

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Bob Odenkirk has joined The Bear in Season 2

By Barbara Roche Apr 26, 2023

Chicago native, Better Call Saul star, Bob Odenkirk, has joined Season 2 of the awarded winning FX series The Bear. Odenkirk's role in the series has not yet been disclos...

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Metro by T-Mobile Names OKRP Agency of Record

Apr 26, 2023

Metro by T-Mobile, America’s leading prepaid wireless brand, has named OKRP as its agency of record following a review managed by ID Comms. OKRP will be charged with helpi...

IATSE President issues statement supporting WGA as strike deadline nears

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2023

WGA members almost unanimously voted in favor of allowing its leaders to order a strike if a tentative agreement on a new MBA is not reached by the May 1 deadline. Matt...

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Upshot Agency launches Corona de Mayo campaign for Corona Extra

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2023

Upshot Agency and Corona have partnered to launch the Corona de Mayo campaign during this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. The campaign promises to elevate the Cinco celebra...

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Star Wars and locally made ‘5-25-77’ double feature with Q&A

By Reel Chicago Apr 24, 2023

The Belvidere Cinema Gallery in conjunction with Vieutopia Motion Picture Festival present a special double feature screening of Star Wars: A New Hope and locally made 5-25-77....

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Sheba brand research confirms that cat parents can’t resist a kitten

By Reel Chicago Apr 24, 2023

Cat lovers will do anything for a kitten. Their charm and adorable mannerisms are hard to resist, and their presence and affection provide benefits for pet parents too. Acc...

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DDB Chicago launches campaign for Pearpop lineup of fictitious products

By Reel Chicago Apr 24, 2023

Pearpop, the highly-awarded Creator Economy startup, has partnered with DDB Chicago to launch "Pearpop Drops" – a campaign featuring a lineup of fictitious products to illust...

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Arts Alliance Illinois encourages Illinois creatives to apply for grant funds

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2023

Arts Alliance Illinois is encouraging creatives across the state to apply for the B2B Arts (Illinois Creative Recovery) Grant, a historic $50 million in grant money being distr...

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Taylor Kinney makes first public appearance since leaving Chicago Fire

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2023

After months of being out of the spotlight, Chicago Fire’s Taylor Kinney has made his first public appearance since leaving the show to take an indefinite leave of absence in...

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Midwest Film Festival screens Greener Pastures at the Gene Siskel Center

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2023

Midwest Film Festival (MFF) features Greener Pastures at the Gene Siskel Film Center on April 24th at 6:30pm. This documentary follows the lives of four dairy farmers and t...

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