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Eli’s is handing out cheesecake all over town this weekend

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

Right on the list with Chicago's most famous foods -- deep dish pizza and hot dogs, is Eli's Cheesecake -- the original Chicago-style cheesecake, created by restaurateur Eli...

Events

Chicago Filmmakers reveals program for CHICAGO SEEN VOLUME 16

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

Chicago Filmmakers presents CHICAGO SEEN VOL 16, showcasing original and exhilarating cinematic art from the Chicago independent & DIY film communities. Programmed ...

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French Butter spices up roster with Etienne Proulx and Anneke Schoneveld

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

French Butter, the food and beverage production company, has expanded its directorial roster with two new additions designed to give the company greater breadth while offering ...

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Leo Burnett Chicago names Liz Taylor as Co-President and COO

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

Leading global advertising agency Leo Burnett, announced today the appointment of Liz Taylor (not to be confused with the Liz Taylor who used to be at Leo Burnett) as Co-Presi...

Behind The Scenes

DP Dillon Schneider takes us behind the scenes of The Crusades

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2023

In writer-director Leo Milano’s debut feature, The Crusades, three friends find their school year thrown into turmoil by the possibility that their all-boys private high sch...

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AbelsonTaylor appoints James Hesdon as Director of Performance Media

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2023

Leading health and wellness advertising agency AbelsonTaylor has hired digital media and marketing professional James Hesdon as director of performance media. His primary respo...

CHICAGO MADE

Power Book IV: Force releases first look photos for Season 2

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2023

STARZ is gearing up for the much-anticipated second season of the Chicago-Made series Power Book IV: Force, released a sneak peek with exciting first-look photos. Calling it a ...

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OKRP announces four promotions in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jul 25, 2023

Leading independent creative agency OKRP announced that it is promoting Ben Pfutzenreuter and Matt McNulty to Executive Creative Directors following a year in which the duo ha...

FESTIVALS

Creative Cypher’s XL Film Fest announces its official lineup

By Reel Chicago Jul 25, 2023

Creative Cypher’s XL Film Fest has released its official lineup for the three day festival beginning August 17th until August 20th. Founder Troy Pryor has created a unique op...

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ALLDAYEVERYDAY joins Heart, Brains & Nerve

By Reel Chicago Jul 25, 2023

Award-winning production company ALLDAYEVERYDAY has joined forces with Heart, Brains & Nerve for exclusive Midwest representation. Heart, Brains & Nerve was founded b...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med not on Fall Schedule

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2023

NBC kicks off its 2023 Fall Schedule on Sept. 25 and Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med are not included on the schedule. NBC has shifted the ONE CHICAGO franchise ...

STRIKE

Over 1000 march in SAG-AFTRA rally

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2023

"F**k AI" was the rallying cry as over 1,000 SAG-AFTRA members - many wearing black SAG T-shirts — and supporters gathered at Millennium Park today and marched to Buckingha...

SPORTS

White Sox vs. Cubs Crosstown Series coverage returns to NBC Sports

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2023

NBC Sports Chicago is ready to jump start the annual southside-northside rivalry once again with expanded, live coverage of the annual Wintrust Crosstown Series begin...

Behind The Scenes

The Bear: How to capture chaos in the kitchen

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2023

The Bear cinematographer Andrew Wehde lays out the ingredients that helped lend the FX hit series its unique visual flavor. Wehde spent more than a decade shooting commercia...

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