After Putting Chicago On Hollywood’s Map, Film Chief Steps Down

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filming in chicago
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After Putting Chicago On Hollywood’s Map, Film Chief Steps Down

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Car chases, buildings on fire, gun fights and truck flips — Chicago has seen it all… at least on set.

One of the common sights in Chicago these days are those white movie trailers parked along the streets of the city. For some residents they’re a pain because shooting a film or TV show means parking hassles, for others it’s a chance to spot a celebrity or two.

For the last 23 years, Rich Moskal has been the one in charge of making sure everything runs smoothly when Hollywood descends on the city.

But after more than two decades running the Chicago Film Office, Moskal has decided to step down and try something new.

He stopped by the studio to share his experiences helping build Chicago into a hotspot for film and television.

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