Editors Note: Reel Chicago’s The Reel Black List isn’t just about February—it’s about honoring the Black creatives, leaders, and visionaries who shape Chicago’s film, TV, advertising, music, and media industries
Editors Note: Reel Chicago’s The Reel Black List isn’t just about February—it’s about honoring the Black creatives, leaders, and visionaries who shape Chicago’s film, TV, advertising, music, and media industries
In a playful nod to Chicago football and pop culture, Matthew McConaughey transforms into legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka for Uber Eats’ highly anticipated Super Bowl 2025 commercial. The 55-year-old
When it came to creative brilliance, Chicago’s agencies showed the rest of the world how it’s done in 2024. Highdive, BarkleyOKRP, Quality Meats, and other Windy City powerhouses didn’t just
We watched a lot of TV in 2024. And lucky for you, we were glued to our flat screens taking in a lot of exceptional shows and movies that were
The heart of Chicago’s creative community grew quieter in 2024, as we said goodbye to several cherished members whose work left an enduring impression on the city’s film and television
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) has announced former Chicago Bears head coach/renowned NFL analyst Dave Wannstedt will be joining the station’s signature sports program, Sports Sunday, as its lead Bears/NFL analyst beginning Sunday, September 8
The highly anticipated final trailer for The Bear season 3 has been released, promising a return of the show’s signature blend of high-stakes drama and culinary chaos. The FX series,
In a major shake-up for the regional sports broadcasting landscape, the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox have announced their departure from NBC Sports Chicago to form their
Craig Miller, formerly the Executive Creative Director at Omnicom Group’s The Marketing Arm (TMA), has been appointed Chief Creative Officer at Schafer Condon Carter (SCC), an award-winning independent creative agency.
With one of the most highly-anticipated NFL Drafts in Chicago sports history taking place this week, NBC Sports Chicago, along with NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago, will provide fans
Chicago-based independent creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has announced the debut of its latest work for Old National Bank, scheduled to premiere on CBS just before the Super Bowl
Northern Tool + Equipment is donating professional-grade tools and equipment to Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVS) in memory of the Bears icon, Dick Butkus. Butkus attended Chicago Vocational High School before making
Congratulations to the winning recipients of the 65th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. The annual ceremonies took place on November 11, at the Swissotel Hotel in downtown Chicago and the show was
FX, the Disney-owned cable network, has officially greenlit a third season for its immensely popular comedy series, The Bear. The critically acclaimed show, created by Christopher Storer, has captured the
First Time Regional Coverage of Bulls and Blackhawks Games to Appear on a Local Broadcast Station Since 2019 NBCUniversal Local Chicago has announced NBC 5 Chicago will be simulcasting four
We have lost a Bear. The world of football and entertainment is mourning the loss of NFL icon Dick Butkus, who passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at
Evanston-set Mean Girls has a new residence – TikTok and the WGA is not happy about it. Paramount Pictures has drawn the ire of writers, producers, and fans of the
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominations for the 2022-2023 regional Emmy Awards. The award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday,
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival unspools 41 feature films and 12 short film programs over the following 10 days with virtual streaming continuing until October 8. Reeling is the second longest-running film
