Chicago's Film Industry Is Booming, Leading To Record Production Spending In Illinois
Illinois film production companies spent $703 million in 2025, thanks in large part to state tax credit incentives. "The future of film, the future of storytelling, is going to be…
Illinois film production companies spent $703 million in 2025, thanks in large part to state tax credit incentives. "The future of film, the future of storytelling, is going to be shaped right here," Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday.
Source: https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/20/chicagos-film-industry-is-booming-leading-to-record-production-spending-in-illinois/