Illinois
Please help break the chain

Urge the following venues to cancel upcoming or postponed circus performances/shows and make it their policy not to host events using wild animals. A template letter for your use/personalization is available here.
**New Dates**
NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Who: Carden International Circus
When: February 26-28, 2021
Contact: NOW Arena, info@nowarena.com, 847-649-2222
Social: Facebook, Twitter
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 South Belt East, Belleville, IL 62220
Who: Ainad Shrine Circus
When: *CANCELED* (previously scheduled September 28)
Contact: Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, saintclairfair@att.net, 618-235-0666
Social: Facebook
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 4177 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298
Who: Ainad Shrine Circus
When: *CANCELED* (previously scheduled September 29)
Contact: Monroe County Fair, mocofair@htc.net, 618-939-7796
Social: Facebook
Cohen Complex, 3402 Bodes Lane, Chester, IL, 62233
Who: Carson & Barnes Circus
When: *CANCELED* (previously scheduled September 29)
Contact: Patti Carter, chesterrecreation@chesterill.com, 618-826-1430
Social: Facebook
Madison County Fairgrounds, 2025 Parkhill Drive, Highland, IL 62249
Who: Ainad Shrine Circus
When: *CANCELED* (previously scheduled September 30)
Contact: Madison County Fair Association, madcofair@gmail.com, 618-654-6656
Social: Facebook
Effingham County Fairgrounds, 722 E Cumberland Road, Altamont, IL 62411
Who: Ainad Shrine Circus
When: *CANCELED* (previously scheduled October 1)
Contact: 618-483-6717
Social: Facebook
Olney City Park, 502 White Squirrel Circle, Olney, IL 62450
Who: Ainad Shrine Circus
When: *CANCELED* (previously scheduled October 2)
Contact: Park Department, citypark@cityofolney.com, 618-395-1949
Illinois State Fairgrounds, 655 Executive Drive, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Who: Ainad Shrine Circus
When: *CANCELED* (previously scheduled October 3-4)
Contact: Josh Gross, State Fair Manager, josh.gross@illinois.gov, 618-542-1351
Social: Facebook
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