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Chicago’s Independent Music Venues Contribute $2.8 Billion to Local Economy Proving An Important Pulse On The Scene But Is It Enough
By: Ryan Arnold CHICAGO (Jan. 21, 2026) – Independent live music venues in Chicago generate $2.8 billion in annual economic output, support nearly 17,000 jobs, and deliver $184.9 million...
