| December 16, 2008 |
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"Illinois' 30% tax credit is a done deal!: No more waiting- Gov. Blagojevich signs the bill" by Ruth Ratny, Reel Chicago
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| December 16, 2008 |
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"Blagojevich signs film incentive measure" by Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
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| December 15, 2008 |
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GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH SIGNS LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN ILLINOIS' FILM TAX CREDIT
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| December 03, 2008 |
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"Reid Brody: Movie mogul in the making, 'Nothing Like the Holidays' his first film opens Dec. 12" by Ruth L. Ratny, Reel Chicago
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| November 22, 2008 |
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"Illinois finds permanence in film incentive" by Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
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| November 21, 2008 |
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"Illinois is back in business!, 30% incentives bill passed- Sunset Clause gone forever" by Ruth L. Ratny, Reel Chicago
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| November 20, 2008 |
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"Bigger, Bolder Tax Incentive Passes in Springfield: Tax Credit Upped to 30%, Sunset Clause Removed" by Mike McNamara, Screen Magazine
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| November 18, 2008 |
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"Swayze feels at home in Chicago: Shooting TV show here, actor talks about the city, his career and his health" By Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
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| November 18, 2008 |
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"Patrick Swayze: In the belly of 'The Beast' with the former 'Dirty Dancing' star, Chicago's grit and glamour co-star in FBI TV series" By Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
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| November 11, 2008 |
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"Keep the cameras rolling" Chicago Tribune
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| October 20, 2008 |
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ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES WINNER OF SHORTCUTS, ILLINOIS’ FIRST SHORT FILM CONTEST
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| September 17, 2008 |
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ILLINOIS VETERANS INVITED TO ATTEND FREE SCREENING OF "THE LUCKY ONES"
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| July 16, 2008 |
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GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES BATMAN MOVIE THE DARK KNIGHT GENERATES NEARLY $40 MILLION IN REVENUE FOR THE ILLINOIS ECONOMY
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| June 24, 2008 |
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ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES “IFO NIGHT AT THE MOVIES”
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| June 23, 2008 |
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"Wrigley special to 'My Boys' stars" by Nick Zaccardi, MLB.com
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| June 06, 2008 |
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"IFO's new 'Shortcuts' film contest for state residents replaces script competition" by Ruth L Ratny, Reel Chicago
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| June 04, 2008 |
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ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES SHORTCUTS, ILLINOIS’ FIRST SHORT FILM CONTEST
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| May 27, 2008 |
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GOV. BLAGOJEVICH SIGNS FILM TAX CREDIT LEGISLATION
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| May 27, 2008 |
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"Governor renews film tax credit legislation in Illinois" Associated Press
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| May 20, 2008 |
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"Damon Watch: Have you seen him? All's quiet at the Illini Country Club as Damon films scene" State Journal-Register
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| May 16, 2008 |
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"Damon movie scenes being shot at Illini Country Club: Casting agents want pre-1994 vehicles to use in film" by Nicole Milstead, State Journal-Register
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| May 09, 2008 |
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"Goyer happy to bring horror to Chicago" by Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
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| May 01, 2008 |
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"Illinois film industry hits milestone" by Karen Binder, The Southern Illinoisan
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| April 30, 2008 |
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"'Stranger than Fiction' writer Zach Helm doesn’t feel a screenwriter has to move to L.A. to work" by Tim Horsburgh, REELCHICAGO.com
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| March 31, 2008 |
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"Governor says Film Tax Credit resulted in millions spent in state" Associated Press
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| March 31, 2008 |
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GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES RECORD PROFITS FOR THE ILLINOIS FILM INDUSTRY IN 2007
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| March 31, 2008 |
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"Wheel of Fortune Spins Chicago" by Katie Willis, Screen Magazine
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| March 31, 2008 |
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"Governor Blagojevich Announces Record Profits for the Illinois Film Industry In 2007" Screen Magazine
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| March 23, 2008 |
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"Hosting 'Top Chef: Chicago' is not a picnic: FIVE QUESTIONS Lakshmi's iron stomach can handle liver gnocchi, 'mystery meat'" by Cindy Pearlman, Chicago SunTimes
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| March 21, 2008 |
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"'Baby on Board' concludes shooting: Chicago co-stars in comedy with Heather Graham" by Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
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| March 12, 2008 |
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"The deep dish on 'Top Chef': Bravo culinary series tests contestants' prowess with pizza and other Chicago favorites" by Misha Davenport, Chicago Sun-Times
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| March 09, 2008 |
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"Batman’s Burden: A Director Confronts Darkness and Death" by David M. Halbfinger, New York Times
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| March 07, 2008 |
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"Movie on price-fixing scheme will film in Decatur" State Journal-Register
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| January 31, 2008 |
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"Mike McNamara’s Biggest Role Yet: How a struggling actor with an eye toward Hollywood became a champion of Midwestern independent film" by Ed M. Koziarski, Chicago Reader
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| October 15, 2007 |
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"Family Ties: Tyler Perry Splits Time Between Chicago and Atlanta on 'Meet the Browns'" by Bob Fisher, Screen Magazine
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| September 17, 2007 |
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"A Dark Knight Revisits Chicago: Latest Batman Feature Makes 2007 A Year To Remember" by David Heuring, Screen Magazine
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| September 05, 2007 |
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"Producers calling upon high schools to fill stands for film" Quad Cities Online
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| June 01, 2007 |
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"Larry the Cable Guy to stop traffic" By Hafsa Naz Mahmood, Daily Herald
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| June 01, 2007 |
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"Hollywood looks to Edwardsville for scene in Tim Robbins' film" by Jennifer Kapiolani Saxton, Belleville News Democrat
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| May 14, 2007 |
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"Happy Days: Ad Man Ron Lazzeretti Brings 'The Merry Gentleman' To Chicago" By Dixon Galvez-Searle, Screen Magazine
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| April 21, 2007 |
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"Hollywood comes to Blue Island, but..." By Mike Nolan, Peoria Journal Star
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| April 12, 2007 |
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"Hollywood takes 'The Express' to Mooseheart" By Andre Salles, Bloomington Pantagraph
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| April 05, 2007 |
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"Townsend brings it back home: Filmmaker goes on location near his old West Side haunts" By Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Chicago Sun-Times
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| February 05, 2007 |
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"Coming Attractions: Betsy Steinberg Takes Control At The Illinois Film Office" By Dixon Galvez-Searle, Screen Magazine
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| January 25, 2007 |
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"Lights, camera, action...cash: New film boss aims to bolster state's coffers" By Mike Thomas, Chicago Sun-Times Staff Reporter
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| January 24, 2007 |
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"An Eventful Tenure: Brenda Sexton Leaves The Illinois Film Office" By Dixon Galvez-Searle, Screen Magazine
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| January 09, 2007 |
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"State's film industry liaison quits" By Bill Zwecker, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist
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| January 09, 2007 |
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"Experienced filmmaker Betsy Steinberg to succeed IFO director Brenda Sexton" By Ruth L. Ratny, ReelChicago.com
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| January 09, 2007 |
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"Changing Of The Guard: Betsy Steinberg Named As Head Of Illinois Film Office" By Dixon Galvez-Searle, Screen Magazine
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| January 09, 2007 |
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GOV. BLAGOJEVICH APPOINTS FILM PRODUCTION VETERAN AS NEW ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE DIRECTOR
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| November 29, 2006 |
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"A Foot In The Door: Illinois/Chicago Film Office Announces Winners Of Screenwriting Competition" - By Evan Argall, Screen Magazine
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| November 14, 2006 |
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"Filmmakers offer a new look at this gorgeous star" - an excerpt from Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist
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| September 18, 2006 |
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"Coming To America: 'Quebec' Spends the Summer Shooting in Chicago" - By Dixon Galvez-Searle, Screen Magazine
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| July 27, 2006 |
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"Now Accepting Applications: How Commercial Productions Can Apply For The Illinois Film Tax Incentive" - By Megan Vidis, Commercial Production Manager, Illinois Film Office for Screen Magazine
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| June 29, 2006 |
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GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES NEW TOURISM WEB SITE TO ENCOURAGE FANS TO VISIT LOCATIONS OF MOVIES FILMED ACROSS THE STATE
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| June 08, 2006 |
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"Deep Discount: Illinois Celebrates Its New Tax Credit" - By Dixon Galvez-Searle, Screen Magazine
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| June 02, 2006 |
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"Cusak finds state of 'Grace'" - By Bill Zwecker, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist
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| June 01, 2006 |
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"Vince Vaughn in Love: Yes, there is his paparazzi-hounded Friend. But here he talks to us about growing up in Lake Forest, buying a home in the city, and why he insisted that 'The Break-Up' be shot in Chicago" - By Gary Dretzka, Chicago Magazine
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| May 30, 2006 |
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Aniston, Vaughn in town for "The Break-Up" - By Bill Zwecker, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist
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| May 30, 2006 |
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"'Break-Up' co-stars in love -- with Chicago" - By Terry Armour, Chicago Tribune Staff Reporter
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| May 29, 2006 |
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Splitsville: "The Break-Up" Puts Chicago In The Spotlight - By David Heuring, Screen Magazine
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| May 29, 2006 |
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GOV. BLAGOJEVICH SETS THE STAGE FOR MORE FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS COMING TO ILLINOIS
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| May 28, 2006 |
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"'Break-Up' banter" - By Cindy Pearlman, Chicago Sun-Times
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| May 05, 2006 |
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"House OKs New Breaks for filming" - By Cheryl V. Jackson, Chicago Sun-Times Business Reporter
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| May 04, 2006 |
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GOV. BLAGOJEVICH APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF THE EXPANDED FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT
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| May 01, 2006 |
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"Pitch Man: At a meeting in LA, the screenwriter Jay Lavender wanted to pitch Vince Vaughn on a new project, but the actor had another idea. The result: 'The Break-Up,' Lavender’s first movie, made in Chicago." - By Noah Isackson, Chicago Magazine
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| March 20, 2006 |
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"Give the gift that helps lure Hollywood, film office chief urges" - By Cheryl V. Jackson, Chicago Sun-Times Business Reporter
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| March 20, 2006 |
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"Lights, camera…where’s the action?" - By Cheryl V. Jackson, Chicago Sun-Times Business Reporter
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| February 16, 2006 |
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"Incentives muddy plot in film fight" - By Kathy Bergen, the Chicago Tribune
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| January 12, 2006 |
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ILLINOIS/CHICAGO LAUNCH 2006 SCREENWRITING COMPETITION APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW
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| November 23, 2005 |
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"On Location" - By Nicole Sperling, The Hollywood Reporter
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| September 26, 2005 |
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ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FOR HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
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| August 28, 2005 |
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ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE CELEBRATES STATE’S FIRST DRAMATIC TELEVISION SERIES IN SIX YEARS; HOSTS CHICAGO PREMIERE FOR PRISON BREAK
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| July 11, 2005 |
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GOV. BLAGOJEVICH SIGNS RENEWAL OF LANDMARK FILM LEGISLATION THAT IS BRINGING MAJOR PRODUCTIONS BACK TO ILLINOIS AND CREATING THOUSANDS OF JOBS FOR STATE’S ECONOMY
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| July 05, 2005 |
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From Stella's Column by Stella Foster, Chicago Sun Times
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| June 08, 2005 |
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GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES CONTINUED GROWTH OF ILLINOIS FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY
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| April 25, 2005 |
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"IFO to put its locations library online via Reel Scout exclusive services for film offices" by Ruth L. Ratny, ReelChicago.com
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