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Illinois expands film industry incentives despite taxpayer cost concerns

Original: Illinois gives movie industry boost despite potential cost to taxpayers

Illinois is moving to strengthen its film industry through expanded state incentives, a move backed by the broadcast outlet in Chicago. The support comes even as the plan carries potential costs for taxpayers, raising questions about how much public money will subsidize film and television production in the state and whether the economic benefits will justify the expense.

Why now: Illinois officials are expanding film tax incentives, sparking debate over the cost to taxpayers.

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