Illinois filmmakers received a major boost today as Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1911, a comprehensive update to the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit Act. The legislation, which passed
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
In a remarkable collaboration, the authors of the powerful memoir The Hazel Boyz: The Trials of Four Innocent Men are partnering with Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Center on Wrongful
In the wake of the recent election, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker held a press conference, delivering a strong message of solidarity and resilience. Pritzker issued a clear warning that he
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the HB 5005, expansion of Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit, making Illinois an even more attractive locale for production. The legislation, an omnibus economic development bill
During today’s visit to Los Angeles, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker highlighted the film incentives offered by his state while emphasizing its commitment to protecting individual freedoms, including LGBTQ rights, women’s
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is heading to Hollywood to participate in the Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) event, Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois. Chicagoan Matt Walsh, star of Veep and the Apple TV+ series Manhunt,
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Film Office were both presented with the IFA Chicago Visionary Leadership Award at the 2024 Magic Hour Event held at Wildman Boiler & Tank
The Independent Film Alliance of Chicago (IFA) announces its 2023 fundraiser, Magic Hour. on Thursday, November 30, at Wildman Boiler & Tank Co. and will celebrate Chicago’s independent filmmakers. The gala aims to invigorate
Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services are launching CPRU the citywide “Crisis Prevention & Response Unit”, a highly mobile team that
Black McDonald’s Operators Association and Three Black-Owned Businesses Honored at Event Governor Pritzker today joined the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA)
With statewide COVID-19 hospitalization rates declining faster than any other point in the pandemic, Illinois is on track to lift the statewide indoor mask requirement on Monday, February 28, 2022.
As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike
Governor Pritzker announced a new $10 million grants program aimed at revitalizing the hard-hit tourism industry by bringing back new and returning tourism attractions and festivals to our state. The
Governor JB Pritzker announced a new Digital Equity Package, enlisting state, local, nonprofit and philanthropic support to address gaps in digital access, adoption, and affordability for high-speed internet access. The
With a new wave of COVID-19 sweeping the nation and concerning trends here in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker launched a new awareness campaign. ‘Healthy Holidays to You’ created by O’Keefe Reinhard
Governor JB Pritzker and OKRP launched a new $5 million awareness campaign today to encourage Illinois residents to wear a face covering every time they’re in public — because it
State of Illinois announces $300,000 public private investment to support community-driven broadband plans.New Illinois Connected Communities program will foster community engagement and planning for broadband access, adoption, and utilization across
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Department of Employment Services (IDES) today launched Get Hired Illinois – a new portal designed
Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message for
