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I just wanted to write a quick post to let you know of some of the cool projects we have been working on. We are about to launch the new websites for Ana Belaval of WGN’s Around Town and Lawyer Martin Quintana. We have also been working hard on website redesigns for Joliet Pattern and Dr. Anthony A. Romeo.

We will post updates once these sites are live. Some other fun things are on their way too, including the revealing of the new identity and website for a great vacation spot in South Padre Island.

Also, the article I wrote about choosing a good web designer recently made it into a published book, “The Illinois Survival Guide” written by Heather M. Frtisch and John H. Maville wrote the book to help out young lawyers in Illinois. For the text of the article referenced in the book, click here.

Time to go enjoy the warm weather while it lasts!

Dr. Anthony A. Romeo completed a successful surgery on White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy yesterday. The surgery received a great deal of media attention. To read some of the newspaper articles on the surgery, visit Dr. Romeo’s web site at www.shoulderelbowdoc.com.

Leadtooth developed Dr. Romeo’s existing web site two years ago. We will be launching a revised web site shortly, along with an expanded social media presence.

Image Credit: Chicago Tribune

Check out the link below to watch a video of WGN TV’s Ana Belaval doing stand up at Zanie’s during the Stand Up! Sit Down! comedy show. The banner in the background features the logo designed for the show by Leadtooth.

Watch the video

We’re happy to announce the launch of the new web site for Neighbors’ Development Network. NDN is a non-profit neighborhood organization dedicated to serving Chicago’s near west side. They have developed some great programs, including an upcoming event against childhood obesity with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Our goal was to present NDN in a kind and friendly manner. The simple design is accented with various colors to give the site some life. Initial response from the new NDN site has been incredibly positive. We’re pleased to provide them with a site that serves their great organization well!

Visit NDN’s new web site at www.ndncdc.org.

One of our favorite clients, XEX Hair Gallery is hosting it’s 5th annual holiday benefit and silent auction on December 18, 2009. The event will be held at the Hard Rock Cafe, 63 West Ontario Street, Chicago at 9 pm. It will feature a silent auction, raffles and prizes, as well as live music by The Gunshy (featuring a few of Leadtooth’s own!), Ever So Jake, The Furrells and Seeking Wonderland. The night will close out with a DJ.

All proceeds from this year’s benefit will go directly to Feeding America and The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s efforts to feed the hungry here in Chicago and around the US. Tickets can be purchased for a $10 donation and are available at www.xexchicago.com/holiday09.

Leadtooth is handling the design of promotional material (see the initial poster below), writing of press releases and other various tasks to help make this year’s benefit a successful one.

As my clients and most of those around me know, I am a touring musician when not working on web and print designs. It looks like the City of Chicago is looking to make major budget cuts to the free concerts and festivals held in our great city each year. A petition has been started to stop these budget cuts.

If you enjoy Blues Fest, Jazz Fest, the World Music Festival, SummerDance and Millennium Park concerts including Music Without Borders, Downtown Sound and much more, you’re encouraged to sign the petition below. City budget hearings have begun.

Sign the petition:
www.thepetitionsite.com/1/SaveChicagoMusic