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flag Illinois opens $5M Chicago training center to boost film/TV jobs, fueled by tax incentives and strong labor-government cooperation.

flag Illinois has launched a $5 million state-backed training center in Chicago to expand film and TV workforce development, supported by Governor JB Pritzker and labor and government partners. flag The facility aims to train workers in production roles with a focus on safety and industry readiness. flag The state’s uncapped film tax credit and new incentives for regional filming, series relocations, and local hiring have boosted production, with $653 million spent in 2024—second-highest on record—and 18,200 jobs supported. flag Since 2017, incentives have generated $4.5 billion in economic activity, returning $6.81 for every dollar invested. flag Officials credit strong labor-government collaboration as key to Illinois’ rise as a top entertainment destination.

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