21 ‘Grams: March

Everyone knows Chicago is a toddlin’ town. But it’s also a picturesque one, as far as toddlin’ towns go.

With that in mind, we bring you 21 ’Grams, a review of the month that was in our fair city, as told by 21 of our favorite media-savvy photographers.

Dax Shepard leads the charge at the Polar Plunge in Chicago – Shot for Time Out Chicago. @timeoutchicago . . . . #polarplunge #specialolympics #daxshepard #polarplunge2017 #chigram #chicago #fundraiser #streetphotography #polarbearplunge #igerschicago #people #event #eventphotography #timeoutchicago #people #chicagoshot @daxshepard

A post shared by Neal O’Bryan (@nealobryanphoto) on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:29pm PST

Because taking the plunge is half the journey. 

#chiditarod

A post shared by Joshua Mellin (@joshuamellin) on Mar 4, 2017 at 4:54pm PST

Because you’ve never seen a food drive like this before. 

Another parade day, another year with bae #vscocam #vsco #guinness #chicagoirish #southside

A post shared by Rachel Marciano (@rachelmarciano) on Mar 12, 2017 at 4:25pm PDT

Because green beer is for the kids.

spin cycle. • • • #chicago #itstartshere #beintrigued #chitecture #mychicagopix #insta_chicago #aov #artofvisuals #mkexplore #agameoftones #streetdreamsmag #createexplore #createexploretakeover #way2ill #mobilemag #watchthisinstagood #createcommune #urbanromantix #hsallstars #thecreatorclass #estheticlabel #theimaged #moodygrams #symmetricalmonsters #hypebeast #hbouthere #teamcozy #sdmtravels #sdmfeatures

A post shared by n i c k c r a w f o r d (@nickcrvwford) on Mar 13, 2017 at 9:34am PDT

Because after all these years, green rivers are still a sight to see …

Late post, but a nighttime snap of a green Chicago River from St Patrick’s Day Happy first day of spring! Tech: Canon T3i . . . . . #artofchi #chicity_shots #chitecture #chicagojpg #insta_chicago #ilovechi #ig_chicagoland #thechicagopulse #flippinchi #likechicago #igerschicago #chicago_community #chicagoPOV #unlimitedchicago #wu_chicago #chicagogram #redeyechicago #ilovechicago #mychicagopix #thechieye #chiarchitecture #chicagolove #chicagocityworld #chicagopulse #mycity_chicago #canon #chicagoriver #chicago #stpattysday

A post shared by C H R I S T I N A (@christina_mun) on Mar 20, 2017 at 6:09pm PDT

… and because they’re just at beautiful at night. 

James Britt “Political Pleasure”, digital prints, at the Hyde Park Art Center

A post shared by Western Exhibitions (@westernexhibitions) on Mar 26, 2017 at 1:58pm PDT

Because here’s to the future of the Barack Obama Presidential Center. 

Welcome to Chicago. #snowday

A post shared by Brandon Sharpe (@brandonexplores) on Mar 14, 2017 at 3:47pm PDT

Because c’mon, you thought winter would go off quietly?

passing through . . . . #Chicago #insta_chicago #artofchi #chiarchitecture #flippinchi #ig_chicagoland #mychicagopix #igerschicago #explorechicago #chicagoshot #chicagopulse #wu_chicago #chigram #mobilemag #mkexplore #streetdreamsmag #attacktheshot #streetphotography #streetshared #streetmagazine #streets_vision #streetcollectors #chasingemotions #streetselect #streets_vision5k #everybodystreet #streetleaks #storyofthestreet #wearethestreet #thestreetpr0ject

A post shared by Andrew (@andrew_glatt) on Mar 18, 2017 at 5:36pm PDT

Because Chicago was a beautiful snow globe. 

In an age of radical transparency, knockout leadership gets harder to maintain. But it’s out there, and we’ve found it in the 50 we salute in this month’s issue. Photo of Theo Epstein by Jonathan Daniel—@getty.images and of Jack Ma by Tony Law @reduxpictures. #FortuneLeaders #worldsgreatest #theoepstein @cubs #chicagocubs #cubs #jackma #alibaba #internet

A post shared by FORTUNE (@fortunemag) on Mar 23, 2017 at 10:20am PDT

Because thank you Theo. 

It’s pretty cool to see something rare happen. Northwestern is headed to the NCAA tournament for the first time in its history. #chicago #basketball #northwestern #evanston

A post shared by Armando Sanchez (@mandophotos) on Mar 12, 2017 at 5:45pm PDT

Because the Wildcats made the Tournament for the first time. 

chicagohenge tonight #shotoniphone7plus

A post shared by Neal Kumar (@nealkumar) on Mar 21, 2017 at 5:52pm PDT

Because with the Spring Equinox comes #Chicagohenge.

Chance The Rapper told reporters he felt “flustered” after meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner today to talk about funding for the Chicago Public Schools. | Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times #Chicago #ChanceTheRapper #Rauner #CPS #ChicagoPublicSchools #Illinois #onassignment @chancetherapper

A post shared by Ashlee Rezin (@ashleerezin) on Mar 3, 2017 at 10:58am PST

Because Chance told Rauner to “take our kids off the table.”

The future needs a big kiss. #supportcps #chancethecookie @chancetherapper. . . . . . #photooftheday #igerschicago #visualsoflife #justgoshoot #artofvisuals #aov #peoplescreatives #exploretocreate #watchthisinstagood #moodygrams #gramslayers #ig_masterpiece #insta_chicago #flippinchi #artofchi #thecreatorclass #wonderful_places #chicago #chiarchitecture #mychicagopix #insta_chicago #a6000 #visualseduction #illgrammers #mlmtr #chicagoshot #gramslayers #kimkardashian

A post shared by Maxwell Billings (@mcbillings) on Mar 17, 2017 at 11:03am PDT

Because you all bought cookies for a cause. 

Butterfly baby lady from this weekend at the @greatlakestattoo #walkupclassic. This design was off my sheet from last year. Thanks to everyone who came out and the Great Lakes crew that made this event the truly special and fun thing that it is. A HUGE extra special thank you to @nickcolella @sarahcolella and @allison_patricia for literally crushing this weekend and having every single thing taken care of for everyone. You guys are amazing.

A post shared by BEAU BRADY (@beauxbrady) on Mar 21, 2017 at 9:32am PDT

Because the country’s best tatto artists descended on the city.

My first new @burtsplace #pizza, my story has all details (how to order) @chicagotribune www.trib.in/2msV2zE

A post shared by Louisa Chu 朱功蕾 (@louisachu1) on Mar 1, 2017 at 4:09pm PST

Because Burt’s Place is back, and all is right in the world. 

The only place where you become the bartender. #tapster #chicago #wickerpark #beer #bartender #travelgram

A post shared by Bianca Maria (@travelbee3) on Mar 21, 2017 at 7:10pm PDT

Because sometimes you want to be your own bartender. 

Our Austin Herringbone Plaid, put in good company by @jeffdepano #stockmfgco #madeinchicago

A post shared by stockmfgco (@stockmfgco) on Mar 27, 2017 at 2:59pm PDT

Because new seasons calls for new threads. 

A sunny, crisp winter day for the @emptybottle’s 4th annual #MusicFrozenDancing Block Party. #emptybottle #feistymagazine #brigidgallagherphotography #screamingfemales #metz #chicago #theemptybottle #concertphotography #musicphotography #livemusicphotography #thephotoladies #blockparty

A post shared by Brigid Gallagher Photography (@bgallagherphotos) on Mar 4, 2017 at 6:41pm PST

Because winter never stopped us from a good block party. 

Only fitting that I’m about to fly to Seattle! The new #amazonbooks store is my new favorite neighborhood gem

A post shared by Caterina Andrea Jacqueline (@caterinajparola) on Mar 18, 2017 at 5:17pm PDT

Because Amazon Bookstore is here. 

RIP Jerry Krause Jerry Krause, left, general manager of the Chicago Bulls, is shown with Bulls legend Michael Jordan in this Sept. 20, 1988, file photograph after Jordan agreed to an eight-year contract extension. : AP Photo/Mark Elias #chicagobulls #bulls #jerrykrause #michaeljordan

A post shared by Chicago Sun-Times (@chicagosuntimes) on Mar 21, 2017 at 1:52pm PDT

Because RIP to the Chicago Bulls architect. 

Gone but never forgotten. RIP to rock pioneer Chuck Berry, who passed at the age of 90 on Saturday. : Sun-Times Print Collection

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And RIP to a Chess Records and rock n’ roll legend.