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46th Annual Chicago Pride Parade (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
An estimated 1 million people attended this past weekend's 46th Annual Chicago Pride Parade which was even more of a celebration thanks to the Supreme Court's historic ruling to make same-sex marriages legal across the country.
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The Royal Ballet's "Don Quixote" and Celebration Gala (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
It was a royal week for Chicago when The Royal Ballet, Great Britain's most prestigious ballet company based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, came into town (oh yeah, and that time the Blackhawks brought home the Stanley Cup) after a 37-year-absence bringing their critically-acclaimed performance of Carlos Acosta's "Don Quixote."
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SAIC's Fashion 2015: The Walk (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
As the school year came to a close, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) celebrated the 81st edition of its annual runway show, Fashion 2015, culminating in THE WALK, SAIC's annual benefit supporting the production of student work and scholarships.
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This Rapper Thinks Your Boyfriend Sucks And Found A Very Catchy Way To Tell You
By Joseph Erbentraut
We're sorry to break the news to you, but Chicago rapper Blake does not approve of your boyfriend and has a straightforward
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Windy City Style: The Fifth Avenue Man (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
Men, take note. You have yet another shopping outlet down Michigan Avenue housed in the remodeled sixth and seventh floors of the Saks Fifth flagship store.
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NFL Player Israel Idonije Opens Up About Helping Chicago Youth Reach Success
By Jacqueline Howard
My number one, my second kitchen, is Benny’s Chophouse. But if Italian, RPM. If you just want to “wow” somebody, I would
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Windy City Happening: Redmoon Theater's Boneshaker 2013 (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
With November over, I take a look back at my favorite event this month -- Redmoon Theater's spectacular Boneshaker bash celebrating both Halloween and All Saint's Day!
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Windy City Happening: Art Institute of Chicago Masked Ball (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
Surrealist artist Rene Magritte's paintings came to life in Chicago as the The Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago celebrated its 40th anniversary with its Nothing Is As It Appears masked ball.
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Windy City Happening: Fashion in the Loop (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
With Fashion Focus, Chicago's Fashion Week, coming up next week (Oct 15 - 20), I take a look back at some style-focused events -- a particularly fashionable evening in the loop from up-high on the ROOF on the Wit to down low at The Underground nightclub.
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Kate Pankoke, 'Project Runway' Star, Talks Chicago's 'Underrated' Fashion Scene
By Joseph Erbentraut
What was your first job in Chicago? Working for me, in 2011. And Chicago really helped that be possible because I feel like
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Where 13 Chicagolebrities Say They'd Have Their 'Last Meal'
By Joseph Erbentraut
Put ketchup on that hot dog? Blasphemy! Ask for fries with that cheezborger? No fries, chips! As part of our ongoing "My
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Rapper Common Talks Chicago Roots, Youth Violence & Upcoming Benefit Concert
By Jacqueline Howard
He added that this 'love yourself' mentality can be issued into the community through youth-focused programs. That was back
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Vanessa Druckman, ChefDruck Blogger, Cooks Up French Classics For A Chicago Picnic (VIDEO)
Actor, comedian and chef Anthony Anderson's cross-country trek to find some of America's best home chefs recently made another
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Robbie Fulks Talks Dinner Guests, Baseball Bullies And Making Country Music As A City-Dweller (PHOTO)
By Kim Bellware
Describe Chicago in one word: "Somewhat overweight"? No, that's two words. G--dammit. "Portly." What are your go-to spots
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North Coast Music Festival 2013 (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
Not even torrential downpour and a lightning storm could stop concert-goers from going hard last Friday for the first night of North Coast Music Festival 2013.
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Windy City Style Spotlight: Lollapalooza 2013 (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
A sea of denim, grunge-wear, and Lana Del Ray look-a-likes dominated the fashion scene for Chicago's largest music festival, and I was there with my lens to capture the most dynamic, fashion-forward looks of the weekend.
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Susan Nussbaum, Chicago Author, Talks Success Of Debut Novel 'Good Kings Bad Kings'
By Joseph Erbentraut
What advice would you give to a new Chicago transplant? Bring ear muffs. "I know a lot of disabled people, and we barely
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Mike Magee, Chicago Fire Star Forward, Talks Homecoming, Mr. Beef And Bill Swerski's Superfans
By Kim Bellware
It's been a sweet homecoming for the Chicago Fire's star forward Mike Magee. What was your first job in Chicago? I moved
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Maze Jackson, Chicago Lobbyist, Shows Off His Delicious Barbecue Shrimp (VIDEO)
Sure, lobbyists aren't typically known for their culinary skills and Chicago isn't known for its spectacular New Orleans
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Glam Launch Party for Macy's Glamorama Fashion Show (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
The mission of RMHC-CNI is to care for families of children with complex medical needs by providing "a home away from home" just steps from where their child is being treated in the hospital.
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Claire Mulaney, The Latest 'Saturday Night Live' Chicago Hire, Talks Her Improv Roots
By Joseph Erbentraut
Wicker Park, 1993 or Wicker Park, 2013? 2013 because I can go there now. Cubs or Sox? Both. Ahead of her appearance at the
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Windy City Style Spotlight: C2E2 2013 (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
From Batman to Dr. Who to the X-Men, this year's Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) attendees did not disappoint with their creativity and hard work on putting together costumes.
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Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2013 (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
The legendary San Diego Comic-Con happened last weekend, but don't get too jealous, Chicago. We have our own annual comic convention, Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), which comes through town again from April 25-27, 2014 at McCormick Place.
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Tremaine 'Tree' Johnson Talks Pitchfork, Patience And The Power Of Growing Slowly Toward Success
By Kim Bellware
"I've become wiser and more adaptable to my settings," Tree said, noting he only recently secured a manager ("I write raps
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Windy City Style Spotlight: SAIC Presents Fashion 2013 (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
Fashion Week featuring men's and haute couture collections debuted earlier this month in Paris with Gaultier and Valentino leading the pack.
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Windy City Style Spotlight: Chicago Spring Nightlife (PHOTOS)
By Justin Barbin, Contributor
Photographer and Street Style Enthusiast
The confusing Chicago spring is officially over, so let's take a look back at the gutsy Chicagoans who dressed to the nines in all sorts of weather spring had in store for us.
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