Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message for
Today in a formal announcement, Illinois Gov JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have join other states by placing restrictions on large gatherings. Pritzker asked that events of 250
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Professional musician Daniel Pritzker has written and directed “Louis,” a black-and-white silent film with a live musical performance that starts its five-city tour in Chicago Aug. 25 at Symphony Hall.
From our returning network television favorites to major studio features and independent films, here’s what’s filming in Chicago and Illinois this summer. Cameras are rolling across town and throughout the
Chicago’s position as a global hub for quantum technology continues to grow as Zero Point Cryogenics, one of only six companies in the world that designs and manufactures the specialized
Chicago officially welcomed home one of its most influential sons Thursday as the Obama Presidential Center opened in Jackson Park, marking the culmination of a journey that began decades ago
Chicago’s production community is getting a major financial pitch later this month and the numbers are hard to ignore. AICP Midwest and the Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) are teaming up
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) has announced two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and veteran Chicago news personality Paris Schutz will join the NBC 5 News team as a general assignment reporter, with a primary focus on
Illinois is taking a major step toward sustainable production, unveiling a new “green” tax credit designed to encourage environmentally responsible filmmaking across movies and television. The initiative introduces a five
In Chicago’s growing production landscape, The Fields Studios has built its philosophy around something simple. An experienced leadership team, reliable support, and a collaborative environment where filmmakers and television producers
Well, we knew this already, but now it’s been confirmed, Illinois is quietly becoming one of the more reliable production hubs in the country and the numbers back it up.
Chicago prepares for an HBO Max series. The streamer has ordered a pilot for American Blue, starring Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) and directed by David Ayer, with filming expected
Two award-winning short films produced through Chicago State University’s CSU CINEMA program will begin streaming on Tubi on February 1, offering national visibility for emerging Chicago filmmakers. The films are
Here’s a reminder of warm days ahead and fun in the sun because nobody does summer better than Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special
The Latin School of Chicago is investigating a second incident involving a Nazi-associated marching song, after middle school students were reportedly practicing Erika, a German tune widely linked to Nazi
A year in review is not defined by clicks or traffic alone. Reel Chicago’s most important stories are measured by moments that marked change, documented turning points, and gave voice
When winter weather arrives, Chicago does not slow down. The city comes alive with lights, music, markets, and seasonal attractions that draw visitors from across the country. From outdoor traditions
Governor J.B. Pritzker joined leadership from IATSE Local 2 and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on Thursday to cut the ribbon on the union’s new training center,
As violent crime continues to drop across Chicago, the federal immigration enforcement surge launched earlier this year, known as Operation Midway Blitz, is drawing new questions about what its tactics
