BUSINESSJun 25 · 10:30 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESCourtney Kueppers | WBEZ

Creative sector is Chicago’s third-largest industry, says new study

The creative sector is Chicago’s third-largest industry, employing 213,000 people and generating $50 billion in economic output. A study by Arts Alliance Illinois highlights its role in the city’s economy, with Executive Director Claire Rice emphasizing its impact on jobs and policy advocacy.

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