KEEP OUR CUTE BOYS ALIVE

THIS IS NO JOKE!

TOO MANY of our friends have been getting hit by CARS while on their BIKES. Not only did we have a BENEFIT FOR A BROKEN ARM to raise funds to help our dear uninsured friend Jamie L to pay for her surgery after getting hit by a car, but now we have learned that MORE of our VERY OWN Cute Chicago Boys have gotten slammed into by CARS while they are riding bicycles.

(Austin H., Mike H., Gabriel R., and Brandon E have all gotten hit by bikes since CuteChicagoBoys.com launched, Mike H and Austin both got hit this WEEK! Thankfully they are alive and well, with only two of them landing in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries).

Drivers: please be aware of your surroundings, check your mirrors before opening doors, stay out of the bike lane, and most importantly, SHARE THE ROAD!
Cyclists: Ride smart! Helmets, Lights, abide the Rules of the Road and ALWAYS get the driver's insurance information even if you get a minor hit!

We don't want to put up any ghost bikes for our Cute Chicago Boys.

KEEP OUR CUTE CHICAGO BOYS ALIVE!

We're ready for our close up with this director!

We stopped this cutie when he browsed past our bake sale at the Logan Square Farmers Market this past Sunday. He grabbed a yummy cupcake in exchange for some sweet conversation. Little did we know, this local biker was also a documentary filmmaker. Meet Yony L., Chicago's very own independent filmmaker and now an official Cute Chicago Boy!

Name: Yony L.
Age: 24
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Filmmaker
Orientation: Queer
Status: Available
Sign: Virgo
Wearing: Black and pink fitted tee with a Peugeot bike swung over his shoulder
Seen: Browsing through the Logan Square Farmers Market
Fun Fact: I used to live in a Communist village in Israel
You can find me: Random shows in Pilsen

You can check out this Chicago-born Film Director's new documentary film, William S. Burroughs: A Man Within, at a fundraiser this Friday, August 28th at Th!nkArt Salon at 1530 N. Paulina. For more information on this cutie and his work visit www.BurroughsTheMovie.com here!

I like my boys like I like my coffee...

I'm not saying that we go to cafes specifically to hit on or stare at Cute Boys behind the counters, but at the New Wave Coffee this is a burgeoning trend amongst the Logan Square ladies. Meet Mike H., one of two Cute Kansas City cyclist boys who fill our days with a strong brew and eye candy behind the bar at New Wave Cafe. This Boy could sell Juan Valdez coffee. I mean, if Juan Valdez was into dudes. Because he's hot.

Name: Mike H.
Age: 25
Neighborhood: Logan Square, around Fullerton and Kimball
Hometown: Kansas City, MO, moved to Chicago June 2008
Occupation: Barista at New Wave Coffee
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken
Sign: Virgo
Wearing: Vintage glasses with cut-off black shorts and biking hat.
Seen: Hanging around Logan Boulevard.
Fun Fact: I collect a lot of Star Wars memorabilia, like big-time. I have an entire closet full of stuff. I don't know if my girlfriend knows how much of this stuff I have.
You can find me: Mostly on my friends porches, I enjoy the Two-Way, the Whistler, and Bottom Lounge is pretty fun, so is the Empty Bottle.

(Juan is totally on his way to the New Wave right now.)

Bang Bang Barista

Sometimes you really can't judge a book by it's cover! We caught up with one of our favourite baristas from The New Wave Cafe and boy, were we surprised by what we learned! Not only an avid cyclist, this boy grew up on a farm and has quite an interesting hobby! Meet Joshua B.!

Name: Joshua B.
Age: 33
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
How long have you lived in Chicago?: Since January
Occupation: Barista.
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available
Sign: Cancer
Seen: Taking a smoke-break outside the New Wave Cafe.
Wearing: a Nitto biking cap ("it makes me go faster") and Vintage eyeglasses.
Fun Fact: I like to shoot guns. I was just at a range in Indiana on Friday. I shoot all kind of guns; I was firing a .357-magnum, a little .22, a glock. I lived halfway between the city and I would spend my summers and weekends on my grandmother's farm but I don't hunt, I'm a vegetarian!
You can find me: I haven't been here long enough to find a place that I would hang out with other than at work. The local stuff-- I like the Whirl-a-Way, and the Two-Way (its fun and cheap).

Lookin' Good while Doin' Good.

This charitable chap was pressing buttons at Pitchfork Music Festival and spreading the word about all the great things Live United/United Way are doing around the world. We approached him for information, and stayed because he was so charming! Meet Kofi D., our first married Cute Chicago Boy!

Name: Kofi D.
Age: 33
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
Hometown: Terra Haute, IN
Occupation: Education Administration / Studio Coordinator for Early Childhood Program / Artist
Orientation: Straight
Status: Married
Sign: Gemini
Wearing: Great hat and a LIVE UNITED tshirt!
Seen: Volunteering with United Way at Pitchfork.
Fun Fact: I really love moon-rises. Fortunately our apartment has a rooftop and I get to set up my stereo system and chair and I mark where the moon comes up on the skyline each night. Its so serene and nice especially in the summer. I feel like I am in my own little world, but then I see all the buildings and I know I'm in Chicago.
You can find me: At the California Clipper. Or in Humboldt Park chilling at the lagoon... fishing, playing tennis, volleyball, basketball. And Bike riding!

Girl approved in Grey and Purple

Sometimes you just can't walk past a boy without saying 'Hi!', which was our case with Jake M, a cute art student who was caught perusing merchandise at the Pitchfork Music Festival. He was a little shy about being interviewed, but we really couldn't resist those sparkling eyes!

Name: Jake M.
Age: 23
Neighborhood: Albany Park
Hometown: Denton, TX (it's near Dallas)
Occupation: Illustration Student at American Academy of Art
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available
Sign: Aquarius
Wearing: CCB-approved and looking cute in a simple tee and shorts
Seen: Hanging out in a merch booth at Pitchfork.
Fun Fact: I've been to the ER like 7 or 8 times. I've been hit by cars, dog bites, broken arm, sliced my leg open... there's lots of stuff.
You can find me: During the summer I like to be a hermit and play music in my apartment a lot. Occasionally, hit the bars, go on bike rides.

PCG + CCB = <3

We spotted Austin H. riding thru Ukrainian Village and we couldn't help but notice his button, and we added one of ours to his collection!

Do you have a Cute Chicago Boy button yet? If so, wear your CCB Buttons with pride!! You've earned it!

Radio Free Chicago was destined for CCB.

You may remember a recent post we made about Radio Free Chicago posting on their blog about finding our stickers in the bathroom at The Empty Bottle. Well, they've mentioned us again, this time via Twitter. They write:




Apparently the Cute Boy we twitpic'd below at last month's Chicago Critical Mass was none other than Radio Free Chicago's Editor-in-Chief! Only coincidences like these make a city feel so small!



CCB-Certified, indeed!! Thanks for being so cute, Brad!

Cutie Pie at the Union Pizzaria

We couldn't resist stopping this cutie pie at the Union Pizzeria in Evanston. Gabriel R. was finishing up a beer and pizza after a long bike ride into Evanston. But no worries, this Cute Chicago Boy loves darting all over the city on his bike. We just need to try and keep up!

Name: Gabriel R.
Age: 24
Neighborhood: Hermosa
Hometown: Southside Chicago
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Orientation: Straight
Status: Dating
Sign: Aries
Wearing: Printed tee and blue jeans
Seen: Union Pizzaria in Evanston
Fun Fact: I like speed and I've had at least seven speeding tickets that I can count. I drive pretty crazy and they finally just said, 'You need to give us your license.'
You can find me: Riding through Logan Square on my bike headed down Milwaukee somewhere.

Wearing His Heart on his Sling

This boy was caught just near Diversey and Troy in Logan Square, walking home bikeless while recovering from an accident (he was hit by a van!). But he was in such good spirits we didn't know if he was on great meds or just loved the attention from doting girls! Meet Brandon E., the cutest boy in a sling in Chicago!

Name: Brandon E.
Age: 25
Neighborhood: Avondale
Hometown: Goshen, IN
When did you move to Chicago?: Sept. of 2008 (i'm a newbie)
Occupation: Trader Joe's Crew Member!
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available
Sign: Gemini
Seen: Walking to the Blue Line in Logan Square
Wearing: Cut off dickys, goodwill shirt, and a nice comfy wool cycling cap
Fun Fact: I have a gold metal from the bowling special olympics when I was in grade school. (i was special)
You can usually find me: Biking down Milwaukee Ave. Well... you will when my collar bone gets better.

Smoking and Sipping Drinks

This quiet boy was shy to answer our questions but his bashful smile made us want him even more! Eric H. can usually be found handing out drinks or cradling a book at the door at Logan Square's hottest bar, but we caught him on his day off relaxing on the patio with a drink. Make sure next time he checks your I.D. you tell him that you also appreciate such a Cute Chicago Boy!


Name: Eric H.
Age: 29
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Occupation: Whistler
Orientation: Str8
Status: Taken
Seen: Taking a breather in the patio of The Whistler in Logan Square
Fact: I'm a rambler
You can find me: Usually on Milwaukee Ave between Fullerton & Logan.

Wine boy infront of the Whirlaway

This boy tried to sneak by us, but was too slow while walking his bike with an iced coffee and bags of fresh veggies hanging from his handlebars. This was a typical Logan Square Sunday for Ryan L, who was coming back from the Farmers' Market. Ladies, it is time to meet the cutest e-commerce wine salesman in Chicago!

Name: Ryan L.
Age: 35
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Hometown: Rock Island, IL (moved to Chicago in '96)
Occupation: I sell wine online!
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available!
Sign: Taurus
Seen: Walking his bike past the Whirlaway with some groceries
Wearing: My awesome Chicago Bears 1984 NFC champions t-shirt!
Fact: I'm a Taurus, but once a psychic did my horoscope at Maccu Piccu and told me I don't have a true Taurus face. Her name was Inez. She was from Italy.
You can find me: Usually at the Logan Square Farmers' Market, the Burlington, Lula Cafe, or the Whistler.

A treat at Treat.

What would you do if your brunch server was as cute as this boy? If you're like us, you'd take a picture and ask for his info (which is exactly what we did!) We weren't the only ones that found Zach S. irresistible- he was featured on TWO Time Out Chicago covers this past year (and he's naked on one of them!).

Name: Zach S.
Age: 25
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Hometown: Waterville, OH . Moved to Chicago a year and a half ago.
Occupation: I have like four jobs: but mostly I am a Server, and I work at Trader Joes.
Orientation: straight
Status: Available!
Sign: Virgo
Seen: Serving coffee at Treat Restaurant in Humboldt Park
Fact: I was recently punched in the head by a crackhead. Also I am a bouncy ball collector.
You can find me: On my bike usually or in the park with my dog.
I listen to: Hank Williams, The Kinks, Hannah Montana, and Disney soundtracks (the Robin Hood soundtrack especially).

Violet Power Hour

This adorable boy was caught leaving the Violet Hour on a muggy June night. We caught up with this Pacific Northwest transplant as he was unlocking his bike, and asked him to pose with our Hometown Hero stenciled on the wall behind him.

Name: Ben M.
Age: 25
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village
Hometown: The Sticks, WA
Occupation: Software engineer on weekdays, musician by moonlight
Orientation: Straight
Status: awesome
Sign: Gemini
Wearing: Something unassuming, generally.
Seen: Leaving the Violet Hour in Wicker Park
Fact: I play three instruments in two bands. I'm very good with my hands.
You can find me: Alliance Bakery; Letizia's; SmallBar Ukrainian Village; Empty Bottle; Map Room.