Illinois generated more than $600 million from film and television productions in 2021

Illinois generated more than $600 million from film and television productions

CHICAGO (CBS) -- 2021 was a banner year for Illinois' film industry.

Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday that film and TV productions generated a record $631 million in revenue statewide.

That shatters the previous record by $70 million. Film projects created 13,800 jobs both behind and in front of the camera.

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