Category: Illinois

News from Illinois bear, leather and kink communities, courtesy of The Illinois Eagle.

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by Daddy Tom • October 12, 2005

CHICAGO – Joey Boynton of Chicago kept the Leatherman of Color title in the Windy City and will be taking it to the International Mr. Leather contest next May. Joey and Doc Hoskins of New York City were the contestants for the contest held during BlackOut X, the tenth annual run for the Men of…

Bear Pride Chicago, May 22-26, 2003

by Great Lakes Den Staff • May 13, 2003

CHICAGO – Woof, just wanted to let everyone know Bear Pride is in 3 weeks. There is still time to make plans. We have partnered with United Airlines to offer 5%-10% off the published lowest fare you can find. Simply call 1-800-521-4041 to book reservations and refer to Meeting ID Number 552KS save up to…

Final countdown to IML 2003

by Great Lakes Den Staff • April 27, 2003

CHICAGO – The world’s hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of International Mr. Leather 2003, as IML celebrates its 25th Anniversary, Thursday, May 22 through Monday, May 26, 2003 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Chicago. The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe Street in Chicago, is the official host hotel for…

Bear Pride 2002

by rstern • May 27, 2002

CHICAGO – Despite the rumors earlier this year, the mighty has not fallen. Bear Pride was the mightiest of bear runs on the circuit. Bears know that Memorial Day weekend meant being in Chicago. However, years of operating losses and issues with host hotels allowed the Great Lakes Bears to reinvent the community’s premier run.…

Hot weekend in the Windy City

by Daddy Tom • May 21, 2002

CHICAGO – The Windy City again will host the two biggest events in both the bear and leather worlds – Bear Pride and International Mr. Leather. Both events take place during the Memorial Day weekend and fill the city with bears and leathermen. Things start off early with the Thursday events for IML. Registration begins…