Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is launching an additional 5% tax credit incentive for film and television productions meeting certain sustainability standards. People in the Chicago area are doing their part to reduce waste, with nearly 500,000 tons of recyclables collected in the region in 2024. The first round of the NFL draft starts Thursday at 7pm. Plus, one year ago, west suburban Broadview had a budget surplus and a cheery outlook. Now, Broadview is preparing for the next fiscal year and it’s facing a deficit along with unexpected and ongoing expenses. Broadview racked up nearly $400,000 in its own costs due to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in town.