Man seeking woman Mike Bagale Sous-chef at Alinea Age: 31 From: Raised in the South Lives in: Lincoln Park Bagale belongs to the culinary think tank behind one of the most innovative—and disciplined—kitchens in the world. (His latest creation: a floating green-apple taffy balloon filled with helium.) Outside Alinea, he’s a rugged, high-energy guy—the kind who … Read more
Man seeking woman Kahlil Bell Chicago Bears running back Age: 25 From: Rohnert Park, California Lives in: Skokie Growing up in the Bay Area, Bell sang in the chorus, loved astronomy and physics, and planned to study computer science or engineering at UCLA. Joining the NFL before college graduation took him in a slightly different direction, … Read more
Woman seeking man Kristin Petro Owner of Kristin Petro Interiors Age: 42 From: Crown Point, Indiana Lives in: Elmhurst Divorced, kids Petro did what many people only dream about: She started over. She was a successful video producer and editor when the birth of her first child in 1999 prompted her to take time off. But … Read more
Woman seeking man Liliana Trejo Assistant controller for MileNorth Hotels Age: 30 From: Grew up in Mexico City and Summit, Illinois Lives in: Summit Divorced Spontaneous and fun-loving, Trejo booked a solo trip to Thailand for her 30th birthday even though she “didn’t know anyone or have money for nice hotels.” The self-proclaimed cup-half-full kind of … Read more
Woman seeking woman Nako Okubo Associate creative director at McGarryBowen Age: 31 From: Schaumburg Lives in: Uptown This graphic arts whiz and self-professed introvert holes up in the studio to hatch the visual plans for global advertising campaigns commissioned by the likes of Sears. But every first Thursday night, she hits the dance floor at Big … Read more
Woman seeking man Robin Robinson Anchor at FOX Chicago Age: 54 From: Chicago Lives in: Bucktown Divorced, kids Reporters come and go in TV news, but not Robinson. The mother of three has been on the air at FOX since 1987, mostly in the high-profile anchor’s chair. In her downtime, she puts her star power to … Read more
Man seeking woman Ross Wimer Architect at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Age: 50 From: Montclair, New Jersey Lives in: Winnetka Divorced, kids He’s the mastermind behind the new floating glass addition to the Willis Tower’s Skydeck and the 1,080-foot Infinity Tower in Dubai. Yet everywhere this Ivy Leaguer (Harvard master’s, Yale undergrad) travels, he enjoys a … Read more
Woman seeking man Sara Collins Photographer and commercial postproduction house staffer Age: 25 From: Edgebrook Lives in: West Town “I like doing something with my day,” says Collins, who has spent the last few years in a whirlwind of work, travel, and play. In 2009, she embarked on an independent photo project to document the lives … Read more
Man seeking woman Shuhei Yamamoto Pet Lions bassist and Teach for America coordinator Age: 27 From: Born in Tokyo and grew up in Ohio and Nashville Lives in: Roscoe Village Yamamoto’s laid-back indie quartet has been playing to packed crowds on the virtue of its wistfully poppy debut album, Houses. So those old warnings against dating … Read more
Woman seeking man Whitney White Actress Age: 26 From: Lake View Lives in: Ukranian Village This drama queen got her start at Court Theatre and on other stages, and she’s also been spotted on the small screen—recent credits include parts in NBC’s The Playboy Club and FX’s Louie. But White’s interests have never been one-note: She … Read more
