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Hey eco-friendlies! This is Cassy from Ripple Public Relations, and I have the scoop on an awesome event coming up in honor of Earth Day. The Green Exchange in Logan Square (2545 W. Diversey) is celebrating Earth Day on Monday, April 22nd from 5-9pm with an evening chock-full of food, drinks, fun classes, speakers, and live music!

My long time friend Billy Dec knows all about giving back. That's why I had no qualms about asking him for $30 bucks.... …so he can send a kid home with a bunch of books to read over summer break.

Hi Chicago! This is Sarah Vargo from Maven, creator of The Diva Series, Divo Series and author of the upcoming book, Life Is Your Party. Excited to stop by Billy’s blog and say hello!

The Make-A-Wish Foundation Illinois Chapter’s signature fundraiser, the annual black-tie Wish Ball, will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 6pm at the UIC Forum! This will be an evening to remember, featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing, raffles and much more!

I’m Kimberly Eberl, President of Motion PR, one of Chicago’s leading full-service communications agencies. As the PR pro behind news headlines, big name clients like Red Bull and CTCA at Midwestern, and some of the city's must-attend events, I'm excited to announce an upcoming event very close to my heart.

Hey Chicago performing arts community! This is Lily Liu, President of Lily’s Talent Agency and President and Founder of Foundation of Artists Mentored in Entertainment (F.A.M.E.), 501 (C)(3). I want to tell you about F.A.M.E.’s 2nd annual fundraiser An Evening of FAME on May 22, 2013 at 6pm at Columbia College.

AS2YP Chicago will be hosting Illuminate on April 6th at the Joffrey Ballet Studio to celebrate Autism Speaks' Light It Up Blue campaign and April as Autism Awareness Month. The event is now sold out, but read on to learn how to get on the waitlist and support AS2YP in other ways!

Even though it may not feel or look like spring right at the moment, the warm weather is indeed just around the corner. Can I get a hallelujah? I don’t think many of us will feel bad saying bye to this frigid, late winter we are having. That is for sure. And I don’t know about you guys, but seeing as winter IS coming to a close, what’s been on my mind is making sure I kick it into high gear with my workouts.

I don’t know about you, but I love me some vino, but don’t love how expensive it is to get over to that west coast. Let’s just imagine an ideal situation that involved, oh let’s say, about 65 wineries flying into Chicago and letting this Windy City taste what that entire coast has to offer! Ding, Ding, Ding… our wish has been granted!

Hey Chicago! This is Lauren from Sugar & Spice lifestyle blog here to tell you about a fabulous event coming to Michigan Ave next week! If you’re a Chicago chick and haven’t heard about CheekyChicago.com, then come out of hiding and check these girls out! Jessica Zweig and Erica Bethe Levin, Cheeky co-founders, are two go-getters who above all else believe that women should empower each other. Jessica and Erica want to encourage Chicago girls to live a happy, and “cheeky” lifestyle in the city, and part of the way they do this is by hosting awesome events! These lovely gals are once again bringing you their Annual Real People of Style Spring Fashion Show on March 21st!