Need a date for that summer barbecue or work cocktail party? Consider asking one of these accomplished people. Chicago scoured hundreds of nominations and talked to well-connected Chicagoans to find 10 men and 10 women who are talented, fascinating, and, of course, available. Come meet the singles in person at Chicago’s annual party and fundraiser for … Read more
Lives in: South Loop Interested in: Women A recent addition to the city’s pro soccer team—he was traded in December from the Columbus Crew—Gehrig loves to spend time at the beach after practice. In bad weather, he’s all about binge-watching (he just finished Bloodline on Netflix). His type: Hardworking, fit women who stay positive His … Read more
Lives in: Old Town Interested in: Men Novakoske likes to start the day with routine: Up by 6 a.m. and out the door for a run, then a stop into Elaine’s at Hotel Lincoln for her morning caffeine. “I don’t trust people who don’t drink coffee,” she says. In the office, though, Novakoske craves variety. … Read more
Lives in: Andersonville Interested in: Men He may work on interiors, but Wasserman indulges in his greatest passion outside. He’s happy to pass an entire weekend working in his large backyard garden, where he grows flowers, but also okra, quinoa, and broccoli. The five-day-a-week yogi is also on a beach volleyball team, but don’t look … Read more
Lives in: River North Interested in: Men Bryant worked on Obama’s reelection campaign as the digital director for her battleground home state of Ohio and made Ad Age’s “40 Under 40” list of innovative leaders in marketing last year. When she’s not traveling for work, you can find her relaxing at Soho House or dining … Read more
Lives in: Lincoln Park Interested in: Men Since founding her own interior design firm in 2012, Olson describes her days as “work, work and more work, sun up to sun down.” The Nate Berkus and Associates alum—she worked with him for five years—doesn’t mind the hectic pace, because no two days are alike. But when … Read more
Lives in: The Loop Interested in: Women Don’t be fooled by Kapoor’s résumé: The Stanford- and Harvard-trained doctor, who got his MBA at Oxford, isn’t all work all the time. “I love playing basketball, if there’s a pick-up game.” He also performs standup and loves to dance—everything from bhangra to ballroom. His type: Women with … Read more
Lives in: Lincoln Park Interested in: Men The self-proclaimed “social director” among her friends, Infante loves experimenting with new hobbies. Her latest endeavors: Horseback riding and drumming lessons. She’s similarly adventurous in the kitchen. “I like to have people over to be my guinea pigs for recipes I’ve never made,” she says. “If it turns … Read more
Lives in: West Loop Interested in: Men The University of Chicago graduate has been acting since she was a kid. Her first role at the Goodman was in A Christmas Carol in 2000, and 15 years later, she just wrapped up a turn as Alexandra in Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes. Though Gray spends some … Read more
Lives in: Lincoln Park Interested in: Women Neigher comes by his creativity naturally: His father was a writer for The Jeffersons and The Facts of Life, and his mother is an actress-turned-metalsmith. Since moving from Philadelphia to Chicago in 2007, he’s been a voice-over artist, an improviser, a storyteller (with Here, Chicago), and a board … Read more
