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BTS: Miller, Lewandowski on new UCM spot September 30, 2020

Last Friday, a wonderful new spot for the University of Chicago Medicine broke on regional TV. Crafted by award-winning agency Schafer Condon Carter, the minute-long spot, directed by Sandro Miller, powerfully examines the inner strength we need to call upon ourselves when an illness or injury strikes. The spot also portrays the dedication, support and […]

Reflections: An Edgewater Art Experience September 29, 2020

In Chicago, to spread a message of hope and unity, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce presents Reflections: An Edgewater Art Experience throughout the neighborhood from September 28 – October 31. The project features local street artists, professional muralists, mosaic world masters, fine artists and others on storefronts, theatres, businesses and walls. The Chamber has partnered with art initiatives […]

McDonald’s awards scholarships to APIA students September 29, 2020

McDonald’s USA is thrilled to announce the inaugural class of McDonald’s/APIA Scholars. Through this program, the company is awarding $500,000 in scholarships to 55 Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) college students. Established in November 2019 in partnership with APIA Scholars, the scholarship underscores McDonald’s commitment to educating and supporting future leaders, a commitment that […]

State of IL gives U of I Research Park an SBA FAST Grant September 29, 2020

The State of Illinois announced that Enterprise Works, the tech incubator at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Research Park, has been awarded a competitive grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support the growth and development of tech companies across the state. The university-based tech hub is one of 24 awardees nationwide […]

Lightfoot eases Phase Four Guidelines for businesses September 29, 2020

Progress in the fight against COVID-19 will allow for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses beginning October 1st. Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) today announced that Chicago has made sufficient progress in […]

Sarofsky debuts ‘A Mystery to Me’ original doc series September 29, 2020

Chicago’s Sarofsky Pictures new documentary series, A Mystery to Me, aims to raise awareness of the rare neuromuscular disease Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The first episode is scheduled to premiere at the 2020 Chicago International Film Festival. Produced by Chicago’s Sarofsky Pictures and Director Ben Strang (“BEAST”), in association with Kartemquin Films (“Minding the Gap”) and Museum + […]

‘Chicago Med’ has begun production on Season 6 September 29, 2020

Amazing news for the Chicago production community – the new season of Chicago Med is officially underway. According to Deadline, the highest rated drama on NBC’s One Chicago Wednesdays has resumed production after being stalled back in March due to the pandemic. But production has been deemed safe for cast and crew to return to work at […]

Editor Jen Dean joins Cut+Run’s award winning lineup September 28, 2020

Cut+Run announces the addition of editor Jen Dean to its family of talent. A native Texan, Jen went from studying experimental cinema with Stan Brakhage and Phil Solomon in Boulder to assisting Hank Corwin for many years at Lost Planet. Both experiences proved invaluable as she became an editor in her own right, developing a […]

Shameless in town filming this week September 25, 2020

Showtime’s longest-running series, Shameless was seen filming in town today for some pickup shots. A small crew filmed exterior drone shots of the infamous Gallagher house for VFX plates. The award-winning series was scheduled to air this summer, but like many other productions, shut down in March due to COVID-19. The cast headed back to […]

White Sox cancel 2021 SoxFest due to COVID September 25, 2020

Following the Cubs move to cancel the 2021 Cubs Convention, the Chicago White Sox have now canceled SoxFest 2021 due to the uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic. The 28th edition was scheduled for Jan. 22-23 at McCormick Place. “Each season, the entire organization looks forward to bringing our team and fans together at our annual […]