Save Chicago Culture

Update: The bill has been shelved. The Sun Times has all the info.


The city of Chicago is attempting to pass an ordinance that will make it more difficult to put on shows in the city limits. Save Chicago Culture, is a group opposed to this legislation. Their site also does a better job of explaining than I could even try.

So, I've never been to Chicago but plenty of bands I listen to have come from the Chicago scene and many others have played shows in the city at venues that will be affected if this becomes law. I'm a big advocate of supporting the local scene as well as independent bands.

If this passes, it will be a great disservice to not only the bands who get their start in the local, little clubs, but also the kids who attend these shows and the city itself.