It seems like 2017 began with the February passing of Ruth Ratny, the founder of Reel Chicago.
The film, music, advertising and production communities honored her memory with remarkable passion, the whole time continuing to demonstrate the dedication, creativity, and support that made her so proud of the city.
The ensuing months were full of big news. Women marched, hurricanes raged, brands got spanked and films got made. Barbara Roche took over as Publisher of the magazine and has been carrying on the mission started by her friend of three decades ever since.
Here’s a look back at Reel Chicago’s coverage of key moments in 2017.
Tom Burrell inducted to One Club Hall of Fame
A day in the life of Cinespace
Chicago Media Standards: An Open Letter to the Film Community
WYCC sold for $100 million less than worth
Female Filmmakers Win Big at BMAs
The shop that built the “Teddy Gun”
Steve Harvey axes entire staff
Getting creative in Cook County Jail
HBO picks up Brown Girl series set in Chicago
Escape Pod top Midwest agency of the year
Kwielford temporary director of MIFF
Wonder Women embrace Wonder Woman
Dwelling within Chicago’s Public Housing Unit
Chicago honors music pioneer Vince Lawrence
Potenza and Daily Planet win Chicago Emmy’s
Selikow leaves Burnett for DDB
Brands see red over white supremacist movement
Sandro Miller channels David Lynch with John Malkovich
Kurt Fries named CCO of mcgarrybowen Chicago
Chicago’s FCB and Ogilvy win big at Cannes
The Journey to Advertising Woman of the Year
McD’s AOR hires Toygar Bazarkaya as CCO
We are Unlimited debuts big rappin’ McD’s campaign
Kartmequin sends two films to Sundance
Chicago’s Lena Waithe makes history
Comedy Central launches Chicago-based series
Hard rockin’ AbelsonTaylor band Hard to Swallow wins 2017 Battle for Hope
