By Abby Feldman and Reilly Cook
Medill Reports
In the final episode of “Backstage Chicago,” Reilly Cook and Abby Feldman take viewers on a celebratory send-off filled with highlights, memories and a touch of magic. From revisiting some of the city’s most unforgettable summer traditions to hearing directly from Chicagoans about what they’ll miss most as summer winds down, the show captures the spirit of the city one last time. The episode also features a special interview with a Chicago magician, Benjamin Barnes, capped off with a trick performed on Reilly herself, a fitting way to close the curtain on the series with a little wonder and good luck to carry into the rest of the year.
“Backstage Chicago” is your all-access pass to the city’s hottest summer events. All reporting and producing is done by Medill video and broadcast graduate students Abby Feldman and Reilly Cook. “Backstage Chicago” is part of these students’ final master’s project. Follow Reilly Cook at @reillycookreports on Instagram.