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Benefiting the RANCH Triangle Community Conservation Association, The Chill helps raise funds and awareness for parks, schools, charities and various outreach efforts in the neighborhood.

In 2004 The Chill moved to the grounds of the New City YMCA, in an area that joins four of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods - Lincoln Park, Old Town, DePaul and Bucktown, The Chill is the place to be for live music fans. This entertainment-driven event features acts from all over the US, along with some local favorites.

Past artists include
The Marley Brothers, Violent Femmes, Poi Dog Pondering, Los Lobos, Umphrey's McGee, Toots & the Maytals, Pat McGee Band, Slightly Stoopid, Jazz Mandolin Project, The Autumn Defense featuring John Stirratt of Wilco, Franky Perez & The Highway Saints, Harmony Riley, Air This Side of Caution, J. Davis Trio,The Pages, Baaro, Casolando and Javier Mendoza.

ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE
Approximately 20,000+ over three days

ADMISSION
Tickets cost $15 on Friday, and $10 on Saturday & Sunday.

DEMOGRAPHICS

   • General - middle income, urban adults 21-45
      Primary - single adults 21-34
   • 72% are Chicago residents
   • 90% have attended college
   • 68% are 21-34
   • 41% have annual household incomes great than $50,000
   • 54% male, 46% female
   • 73% unmarried

SPONSORS HAVE INCLUDED:
93XRT • AT&T Broadband • Chase Home Finance • Chicago Beverage Systems • Chicago Scene • Chicago Tribune • Citysearch.com • Comcast • Hotel Allegro • Kinko’s • Master Spa’s • Miller Lite • Red Bull • Red Eye • The Onion •

THE CHILL has been proud to partner with the following businesses: