Category: Illinois

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

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Applications for ABW available

  CHICAGO — Applications to compete for American Brotherhood Weekend are now available. ABW welcomes contestants from all over the United States to run for the American Leatherman, American Leatherwoman, and American Leatherboy titles October 5 through 7 in Chicago.  For details on contestant requirements, you can visit their website www.americanbrotherhood.com and download the application or…

Riverbound June play party on June 23

QUAD CITIES — Riverbound will have their monthly play party on Saturday, June 23. From their Fetlife post: Starting at 7pm on Saturday the 24th, plan to enjoy some play time on our equipment! Riverbound will provide water and snacks, but you may bring your own beverage if desired. Alcohol or recreational drugs are frowned…

Lakeview Munch – Wed. June 6

CHICAGO — The next Lakeview Munch will be on Wednesday, June 6. From the Fetlife post: Come join us at one of the longest running munches in Chicago! Hang out with old friends, meet some new ones and enjoy some great food! The Lakeview Munch is located on Sheffield, just a couple blocks South of…

Chicago Rope Summer Intensive Series: Pedro & Vitrify

CHICAGO — The Chicago Rope Summer Intensive Series will be June 22 through 24 at Outerspace Studios in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. From Chicago Rope’s Fetlife announcement: Chicago Rope’s Summer Intensive Series is back again this June 22-24 with a visit from renowned international rope artist and educator Pedro Cordas! Joining him for this intensive will be Chicago…

CIPx/MAsT: Decatur Recognition Reunion – June 10

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — CIPx/MAsT: Decatur will hold their rescheduled Recognition Reunion on Sunday, June 10. The previous reunion had to be cancelled because of an ice storm that hit central Illinois in February. Invitations sent for the February event are still being honored for this event. From the Fetlife event: This Reunion has been rescheduled…

James Lee wins IML 40, Lucky Rebel wins IMBB

CHICAGO — James Lee, Mr. Kentucky Leather, won International Mr. Leather 40 and Lucky Rebel, Mr. Oregon State Leather 2016, won International Mr. Bootblack 2018 in Chicago on Sunday, May 27. Lee is the first IML to come from Kentucky and an ONYX Great Lakes member. Mr. Friendly SF 2018 Stephen Ferris was second runner-up…