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Advocating on Behalf of Chicagos Independent Performing Arts Venues Music Venues Comedy Clubs Performing Arts Centers Theatres Dance DJ Music Venues Comedy Clubs Performing Arts Centers Theatres Dance DJ Music Venues Comedy Clubs Performing Arts Centers Theatres Dance DJ 500 Million in shutteredvenue relief funding was secured for venuestourism across IL by the CIVL Advocacy team during pandemic. 120000 to 220 artists and venue workers with reduced income when venues closed so we crowdfunded to support them. 305000 calls made to Congress by CIVL stakeholders on behalf of independent venues for our monthly outreach campaign. Zero member venues permanently closed as a result of the COVID19 pandemic.