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Medinah Shriner's Mini Chopper Club rider Jerry Huebert participates in the Annual St. Patrick's Day parade in East Dundee on Saturday, March 16, 2013. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Medinah Shriner’s Mini Chopper Club rider Jerry Huebert participates in the Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in East Dundee
on Saturday, March 16, 2013. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

polar plunge portraits

Jason Steinlauf, Chicago

Jason Steinlauf, Chicago

Valentin Avila of Chicago.

Valentin Avila of Chicago.

Amy Pretty Girl, Oak Park

Amy Pretty Girl, Oak Park

Lisa Oosley-Taylor, Flossmoor, Ill.

Lisa Oosley-Taylor, Flossmoor, Ill.

Josh Prysny, of Darien

Josh Prysny, of Darien

Mike Gonzales, of Chicago

Mike Gonzales, of Chicago

David Reyes, of Chicago

David Reyes, of Chicago

Joe Hess of Naperville (left) and Mat Rampson of Chicago

Joe Hess of Naperville (left) and Mat Rampson of Chicago

hockey at solider field

New Trier's Zev Glass (16) misses a shot on goal in the third period during the Hockey City Classic game against Loyola at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013. New Trier defeated Loyola 3-1. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

New Trier’s Zev Glass (16) misses a shot on goal in the third period during the Hockey City Classic game against Loyola
at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013. New Trier defeated Loyola 3-1.
| Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Loyola's John Buck (32) grabs New Trier's Zev Glass (16) after a whistle in the second period during the Hockey City Classic game at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013. New Trier defeated Loyola 3-1. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Loyola’s John Buck (32) grabs New Trier’s Zev Glass (16) after a whistle in the second period during the Hockey City Classic
game at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013. New Trier defeated Loyola 3-1. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Loyola's Joey Schaefer (19) tries to clear a puck away from the front of the net while New Trier's Jesse Arnold (21) attempts a shot on goal in the second period during the Hockey City Classic game at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013. New Trier defeated Loyola 3-1. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Loyola’s Joey Schaefer (19) tries to clear a puck away from the front of the net while New Trier’s Jesse Arnold (21)
attempts a shot on goal in the second period during the Hockey City Classic game at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013.
New Trier defeated Loyola 3-1.
| Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

St. Rita senior Christopher Foley (9) battles Fenwick's Mack Sinnott (93) for the puck in the second period during the Hockey City Classic game at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

St. Rita senior Christopher Foley (9) battles Fenwick’s Mack Sinnott (93) for the puck in the second period during the Hockey
City Classic game at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013.
| Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Fenwick's Ben Kohen (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of the game in the first period during the Hockey City Classic game against St. Rita at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Fenwick’s Ben Kohen (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of the game in the first period during the
Hockey City Classic game against St. Rita at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013.
| Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Fenwick players watch from the bench as teammates battle St. Rita in the second period during the Hockey City Classic game at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

Fenwick players watch from the bench as teammates battle St. Rita in the second period during the Hockey City Classic game
at Soldier Field on Saturday, February 9, 2013.
| Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media

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breakfast with rhymefest and his dad

rhymefest screen shot time out

 

 

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Che Smith (right) known by the stage name of Rhymefest, laughs with his father Brian Tillman while eating breakfast at a
Chicago McDonalds on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
Smith recently re-united with his homeless father after years of being separated.

Che Smith (right) known by the stage name of Rhymefest, compares hand size with his father Brian Tillman while eating
breakfast at a Chicago McDonalds on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Smith recently re-united with his homeless
father after years of being separated.

on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.

Che Smith (left) known by the stage name of Rhymefest, talks music with his father Brian Tillman on
Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Smith recently re-united with his homeless father after years of being separated.

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portrait of sean

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former cocaine kingpin john cappas

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John Cappas, owner of Johnny's Wee Nee Wagon, prepares hotdogs for a customer at the restaurant in Markham, Ill. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Cappas, a former cocaine dealer, was released from serving 15 years in prison in 2004 and has since released a book titled "Tall Money," the story behind his life.

John Cappas, owner of Johnny’s Wee Nee Wagon, prepares hotdogs for a customer at the restaurant in Markham, Ill. on
Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Cappas, a former cocaine dealer, was released from serving 15 years in prison in 2004
and has since released a book titled “Tall Money,” the story behind his life.

John Cappas, owner of Johnny's Wee Nee Wagon, prepares hotdogs for a customer at the restaurant in Markham, Ill. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Cappas, a former cocaine dealer, was released from serving 15 years in prison in 2004 and has since released a book titled "Tall Money," the story behind his life.

John Cappas, owner of Johnny’s Wee Nee Wagon, prepares hotdogs for a customer at the restaurant in Markham, Ill. on
Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Cappas, a former cocaine dealer, was released from serving 15 years in prison in 2004
and has since released a book titled “Tall Money,” the story behind his life.

John Cappas, owner of Johnny's Wee Nee Wagon, poses for a photograph outside the restaurant in Markham, Ill. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Cappas, a former cocaine dealer, was released from serving 15 years in prison in 2004 and has since released a book titled "Tall Money," the story behind his life.

John Cappas, owner of Johnny’s Wee Nee Wagon, poses for a photograph outside the restaurant in Markham, Ill. on
Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Cappas, a former cocaine dealer, was released from serving 15 years in prison in 2004
and has since released a book titled “Tall Money,” the story behind his life.

John Cappas, owner of Johnny's Wee Nee Wagon, poses for a photograph inside his garage on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Cappas, a former cocaine dealer, was released from serving 15 years in prison in 2004 and has since released a book titled "Tall Money," the story behind his life.

John Cappas, owner of Johnny’s Wee Nee Wagon, poses for a photograph inside his garage on Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
Cappas, a former cocaine dealer, was released from serving 15 years in prison in 2004
and has since released a book titled “Tall Money,” the story behind his life.

first issue of JMP ZINE!

the first issue of Just Make Pictures Zine is out and available at Quimby’s Bookstore in Chicago…or order directly
…send an email to: michael@michaeljarecki.com for details

 

 

 

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