Pritzker highlights film growth while studies question tax credit’s value

Chicago's Film Industry Is Booming, Leading To Record Production Spending In Illinois

CHICAGO — Film production companies in Illinois spent a record $703 million in 2025, reflecting a growing film and TV industry in Chicago and beyond, lawmakers and industry leaders announced Thursday. This marks a 25 percent increase in film expenditures since before the pandemic in 2019, making Illinois a leading destination for film and TV production, according to Gov. JB Pritzker’s office. Production companies also supported an estimated 18,0…

Pritzker highlights film growth while studies question tax credit’s value – Center Square

Findings on the financial impact on film and entertainment tax credits on New York’s state economy show only about 30 percent of subsidies return to the state through increased taxable income. Additionally, recent studies on similar tax incentive programs in Georgia by an independent researcher – along with findings from the California Legislature’s Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor – have found an overall weak impact on a state’s overall ec…

Pritzker highlights film growth while studies question tax credit’s value

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited a major film studio Thursday in Chicago to discuss the growth of Illinois’ film industry, joined by leaders and lawmakers. The sizable growth of the industry in the state was built off…

Illinois' film industry sets new record for production spending

Illinois’ film industry set a new record last year, with production companies spending $703 million: the highest total in state history, Gov. JB Pritzker announced.

Hollywood Spending in Illinois Rises as State Aims for More TV and Movie Projects

Illinois, home to a trio of Dick Wolf 'Chicago' shows and FX's 'The Bear,' has been able to grow its share of Hollywood projects.

Production spending hits record high as Chicago stays busy

Well, we knew this already, but now it’s been confirmed, Illinois is quietly becoming one of the more reliable production hubs in the country and the numbers back it up. Film and TV spending in the state reached $703 million in 2025, an all-time high and a significant jump from pre-pandemic levels. At a time … Continue reading "Production spending hits record high as Chicago stays busy" The post Production spending hits record high as Chicago st…