Building off an already timeless silhouette, JBF presents a luxurious take on the iconic Air Jordan 1 with a special Python version. Available in a limited edition of only three per color, each shoe is built with industrial equipment, featuring genuine python snakeskin and lambskin leather lining. Both black/royal blue and Chicago colorways will be available to order online, priced at $800 USD for the retooling process. Further information can be found through the JBF website here.

While Chicago's 500 homicides in 2012 are a drop off from previous years, the figure is still startling and unfortunate. Eight days into 2013, things are not looking much brighter for the windy city, as NBC Chicago has reported that 13 homicides were reported in the first six days of the new year. Should that pace sustain for the remainder of the year, the city would have its highest murder total since 1997. [Read More]

During a break in the Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls game last night, one of the high-flying Santa Claus impersonators got a little too high. Ouch! That had to hurt.

Heritage brand Wolverine is launching today the 744 LTD, a work boot based on a design originally introduced in the 1920s. The company gave us an exclusive first look at the cordovan leather beauties, which have been hyped in menswear circles for the last few months. Wolverine partnered with Chicago-based tannery Horween to produce a short run of 1,000 pairs—a clever nod to their "1000 Mile" line. [Read More]

President Barack Obama tells supporters "the best is yet to come" in his victory address in Chicago. After a close race, Obama thanked “every American who participated in this election” as he spoke in Illinois on Tuesday night. Obama won re-election on November 6th, beating out rival former Gov. Mitt Romney. Of winning re-election, the president said in his remarks, “I return to the White House more determined and more inspired than ever.” Enjoy.

President Barack Obama has had a tradition since entering political office. He plays pickup basketball in his hometown of Chicago every Election Day. Obama sent out an email recently to get a couple of his buddies together, like former Duke Blue Devil Reggie Love, to organize a game of ball. Former White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said of the ritual: “We made the mistake of not playing basketball once. We won’t make that mistake again.” The President lost the 2008 New Hampshire primary to Hilary Clinton because he didn't play a game of hoops. We would pay good money to hear the POTUS talk trash in a game of 21. Streetball is an American tradition.

A rare glimpse inside the Miami compound of the infamous Chicago gangster, Al Capone. The massive compound on Palm Island in Miami will hit the market in the next few days — but only modern-day robber barons could afford the $9.95 million asking price. Capone bought the home at the height of his power in 1928 for just $40,000. Last year, Peter Corsell, founder of the energy solutions conglomerate Grid Point, bought it for $5.65 million with the intention of fully restoring it to its original gangster grandeur. Enjoy.

New Chicago-based fashion and lifestyle brand Pesévérer (pur suh vuh day) the French translation for persevere or PRSVR (Passion, Resilience, Sacrifice, Victory, Respect) consists of hand crafted, outerwear and luggage pieces made of nappa and slaugher free leather.  The Destination 2012 will include several luggage pieces, outerwear, and travel tops for both men and women. A protective dust bag and authenticity/care card comes with each purchase to ensure that consumers are getting a quality product. [See More]

Nothing brings people together like great food and drink, especially cocktails made with fresh ingredients such as GREY GOOSE's signature The Lakeshore Punch. Chicago's own "cowboy chef" John Wayne Formica and mixologist Revae Schneider used ingredients from John's rooftop farm to create a deliciously wholesome menu including mozzarella roulade, braised beets, peach turnover and lamb tartare with chickpea chips for an exclusive farm-to-rooftop gathering. Enjoy.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the world of one of the sexiest Chicagoans you'll ever meet, Bazaaria Roman. She's graced your computer screen on WSHH and now has the internet going nuts. Naturally, we had some juicy questions for her and she was courteous enough to answer them all. Sit back, enjoy the visuals and learn more about the woman behind the amazing physique. [See & Read More]