CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. As the film Contagion premieres nationwide today, the Illinois Film Office (IFO) highlighted the strong economic impact the movie has had on the state economy. The movie, partially filmed in Illinois, generated approximately $12.5 million in spending in the state and generated roughly 250 jobs during production, as well as jobs for extras.
“The economic impact of the production of Contagion is far reaching. The production provided millions of dollars in economic…
