Entertainment
Chicago Film Industry Booms with State Incentives
Chicago experienced a surge in film production due to state incentives. The city saw seven series filming and recorded the highest production expenditures since 2015, driven by tax credits and other support measures.
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Variety
The city that works is now into overtime. During the first quarter of 2026, Chicago saw seven series lensing in town. Production expenditures in Illinois hit a record $703 million in 2025, per stats released by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office. Those numbers were bolstered by the state’s film pr
2026-05-15 04:45 UTC