Sims celebrates record-breaking film production expenditures

Governor Pritzker announces $653m in Illinois 2024 production spend

While cities like Atlanta, New York, Manitoba, New Orleans, and even the UK continue to siphon off large-scale productions from Hollywood, Illinois is proving it can compete—and win. Governor JB Pritzker today announced that film production expenditures in Illinois reached $653 million in 2024, the second-highest total in state history, generating an estimated $351 million … Continue reading "Governor Pritzker announces $653m in Illinois 2024 pr…

Sims celebrates record-breaking film production expenditures

CHICAGO – Illinois’ national standing in the film and television industry continues to rise – most recently after seeing $650 million in film production expenditures for the second year in a row. “Illinois continues to lead the nation in attracting film and television companies from around the world thanks to the Film Production Tax Credit,” said State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago). “The film industry brings millions of dollars to Illin…