Illinois

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Illinois state capitol building under a stormy sky, with a digital ad screen displaying a 10% tax symbol, symbolizing the new digital ad tax debate.
Advertising

Illinois's 10% digital ad tax sparks debate, faces legal challenges

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker just signed a nearly $56 billion budget that includes a new 10% tax on targeted digital advertising services.

Leo Hartmann·June 18, 2026
Film crew on a sustainable set in Illinois, showcasing green production practices with solar panels and recycling, highlighting economic and environmental benefits.
Production

Green Production Surges: New Incentives Drive Economic Impact

In Illinois, film and TV productions can now earn an additional 5% tax credit simply by being certified as 'green'.

Victor Ren·May 7, 2026
Film crew on a sustainable set, showcasing the integration of nature and technology in Illinois' green film production initiative.
Media Industry

Illinois Offers 5% Green Film Tax Credit for Sustainability

In 2025, Illinois' film industry achieved a record $703 million in production expenditures, and Governor JB Pritzker now introduces an additional 5% tax credit for 'certified green productions' to fur

Amelia Frost·April 25, 2026
A film set in Illinois incorporating sustainable practices, with solar panels and greenery, representing the new green tax credit for filmmakers.
Production

Illinois offers green tax credit for sustainable filmmaking

With Illinois film production expenditures reaching a record $703 million in 2025, Governor JB Pritzker announced an additional 5% tax credit for projects meeting certified green production standards.

Victor Ren·April 23, 2026
Film set in Illinois with green energy elements like solar panels and wind turbines in the background, representing the new sustainable production tax credit.
Film & TV

Illinois rolls out green tax credit for film TV productions

In 2025, Illinois' film production expenditures reached a record $703 million, according to Deadline .

Julian Mercer·April 23, 2026
Film set in Illinois showcasing a transition from diesel generators to cleaner utility power, highlighting the industry's move towards environmental sustainability.
Behind the Scenes

Illinois Film Production Hits $703M Amid Eco-Shift in 2025

The production of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' replaced a 100kVA diesel generator with a utility power installation, preventing 19.

Victor Ren·April 23, 2026
Film crew working in a vibrant green forest, symbolizing the new green tax credit for sustainable film and TV productions in Illinois.
Film & TV

Illinois Launches Green Tax Credit for Sustainable Film and TV

Illinois has introduced an additional 5% tax credit for film and TV productions recognized as 'certified green', making it the first state in the nation to directly link financial incentives to enviro

Julian Mercer·April 23, 2026
A film set in Illinois with green elements, showcasing the state's new tax credit for sustainable production practices.
Production

Illinois Green Film Tax Credit Aims for Sustainable Growth

Illinois has become the first state to offer an additional 5% tax credit for film and TV productions achieving 'certified green production' status.

Victor Ren·April 22, 2026
A bustling film set in Illinois with crew and equipment, symbolizing the state's booming film production industry and economic growth.
Media Industry

Illinois Film Grants Fuel Record $703M Production Boom Amidst Shifting Landscape

In 2023, Illinois's film industry generated a record $750 million in direct spending, according to illinois .

Amelia Frost·April 16, 2026