Top Illinois News + Entertainment Startups (54)

We are Chicago’s NPR news station, one of the largest and most respected public media stations in the country. Our mission is at the heart of WBEZ Chicago. We fulfill our mission at WBEZ by serving as a cornerstone of the public conversation; as a central pillar of our civic community; and by reasserting ourselves as the heart of innovation...

DoStuff runs 22 local event guides (Do312, DoNYC, DoLA, etc) and a Ticket Membership that drives 60m event attendees a year. Our local teams make us a trusted part of the local scene, and our tech platform ensures we’re introducing people to the best stuff to do. We cover all events, not just those we’re paid to promote, because that...

Time Out Chicago is an independent-minded multimedia resource bringing you everything Chicago, from weekly events to the news of our day, all compiled by Chicago's largest cultural reporting team.

Gameday Radio is an internet radio broadcasting company that delivers realistic, near real-time, system-generated play-by-play of baseball games and other sporting events.  Our professional broadcasts are created from the scoring data coaches and managers capture with mobile scorekeeping applications.     Gameday Radio enables parents and fans to:LISTEN on your phone to the games you can't attendFOLLOW every pitch while away...

Watch Newsy to be informed — not influenced — with honest, in-depth context on stories that matter.

Live Bash is an entertainment technology startup that is building high-tech performer centric stages for Livestream performances. Performers of all types (musicians, comedians, interviewers, dancers, etc) can easily reserve a fully staffed turnkey venue where digital collectibles of their Livestream performance can be purchased by fans. What makes us unique is the proprietary blockchain and smart contracts that are optimized to...

Imagine if there was a way to keep up with events you are interested in without giving up control of your inbox, fumbling around with clunky calendars or sifting through noisy social media. BeeReminded is a mobile app that puts the most popular events in television, movies, music, festivals and more straight at your fingertips. Set reminders with a simple swipe...

 MissionOur niche is tailored to each clients need individually specialized services as well as catering to their demographic, maintaining the clients identity and brand while producing quality services at its best. Swank Public Relations (Swank PR) is guaranteed to produce high-standardized results and contribute to the clients’ growth.DescriptionSwank Public Relations (Swank PR) is a customized PR agency that tailors to...

RoomVa is an online booking system for small and medium sized hotels in Latin America that focus on local residents. RoomVa provides prime internet presence and booking capabilities for hotels that serve couples in main cities of Latin America.

Heritage Werks is the heritage agency for sports, brands and entertainment. We specialize in establishing and maintaining state-of-the-art archival programs and curating compelling content and narratives to fuel interactive experiences, new stadiums, corporate anniversaries, social/mobile content, exhibits, museums, storytelling campaigns and much more. Our clients include DOW 30 and Fortune 500 companies, major technology, luxury and fashion brands, MLB, NBA, NFL and...

Indie Ex with the power of Exact Timer Technology offers a way for the viewer to sample new content, while giving the independent artist a way to monetize their content: Offers the viewer the option to sample content at 15 second intervals ("Tics") Gives the artist control over setting the viewing rate for their video performance Viewer only pays for the...

Agent Publishing is a business-to-business multi-platform media company serving the residential real estate community. Currently in three markets, Chicago, Houston and Miami, Agent Publishing  plans to expand into 35 markets nationwide.

AEG Digital Media is the leading provider of complete webcast management, production, creative and media services in the digital media industry.

SociaLifeChicago is Chicago's online social diary chronicling social and philanthropic events within the city and surrounding suburbs. We also highlight the professionals working 'Behind the Scene' to make it all come to life.

CelebTango delivers personalized, interactive, live comedy roasts and performances for your party, event, or corporate function...all at an unbelievably low price.   Have a comedian entertain you, your family, and friends, in HD over group video chat (a la Skype). Great for birthday, bachelor and bachelorette parties, graduation or retirement parties, divorce parties, or anytime you want to laugh or honor someone.

Cryptocurrency is a modern alternative to money, with many unique advantages. But to start learning these benefits is risky if your first step is buying it. Red Fog offers free-to-play crypto games within a diverse social community. Expand your knowledge as you rise to higher skill levels, progressively unlocking new coins and prizes.

KBS America is a Los Angeles-based company dedicated to providing top-quality programs of the Korean Broadcasting System in North America and promoting cultural ties between South Korea and the United States. A lot of popular Korean dramas and shows available through broadcasting, videos/DVDs and VODs across the United States and Canada will meet all the different tastes of audiences who...

The Invisible Institute is an innovative, non-profit journalism production company based on the South Side of Chicago. We work to enhance the capacity of citizens to hold public institutions accountable. Among the tactics we employ are investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, human rights documentation, the curation of public information, and the orchestration of difficult public conversations. Our work coheres around a...

Day 1 Studios is a leading independent developer dedicated to the craft of creating revolutionary, interactive entertainment. Our team is a growing group of accomplished designers, artists and engineers who understand games; how to make them, how to play them and the record to back it up. Led by masters in their fields, they are armed with the tools they need...

Civic ArtWorks encourages individuals to take an active role in the planning and design of their own communities. We create a place where ideas that are introduced by the public can flourish and a growing crowd of neighbors, leading practitioners, civic leaders, and developers can support them. This is where shared expectations emerge and direct Civic ArtWorks in the development...