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TV shows bring in big bucks for Land of Lincoln

Updated: October 4, 2012
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CHICAGO -- The entertainment industry is helping the state bring in some extra bucks. Four TV shows were filmed here in 2012.

That raked in a total of $92 million and created 1,200 full-time jobs. It's a record in terms of TV production in Illinois. The shows include Chicago Fire, Mob Doctor, Boss and Underemployed.

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