Illinois’ film tax credit program is a slap in the face to the state’s small business community outside the spotlight, does little to grow good jobs and is rife with corruption.
Gov. Bruce Rauner ordered Cinespace Chicago Film Studios to pay back their most recent $10 million grant, but further action is necessary to stamp out cronyism in Illinois.
The Education Freedom Tax Credit, also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, will give Illinois students access to donor money if the state opts into the program.