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Stroger Makes Hollywood Play

By Marcus Gilmer in Arts & Entertainment on Nov 6, 2009 4:40PM

Given the success of recent summer blockbusters like The Dark Knight and Public Enemies that were filmed in the city, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger wants to ensure studios keep coming back even with the current recession. Stroger has proposed a Cook County Film and Entertainment Commission and Office to work with the current Chicago and Illinois Film Offices to that end.