Clearly, Chicago winters don’t feel as long when you know these guys…

Coming to a city near you.  Fortunately two of those cities are in our territory.  Familia (MPLS) and Uprise (CHI) are getting some love.  Come hang out with Arto and the rest of the Gravis Skate team.

to your favorite skateshop.  The new Arto LX shoe by Gravis.

Uprise knows how to do it right.  Warehouse skate sessions keeps the flow alive all winter…

This title is fitting for a Halloween post on Midwest Represent.

Friend and family of MWR, Joaquin (Frank) Verges, is hosting a photo gallery at Rodan in Wicker Park.  Stop by Sunday, November 8th to see a collection boasting some of his best work.  Whether you know him or not, I suggest you stop by. Chances are you’ll see a Chicago homey or two…

Chitown young buck, Uprise Skateshop homey, and and an all-around nice guy, Timmy Johnson took home top spot in the Chicago Red Bull Mania event and now he needs your help to win a HD camera, new laptop and final cut pro!  Vote for him as the top Red Bull Manny Mania rider by clicking the link above and watching his footy…lets show the world how MIdwest skateboarders roll deep and get him the win!

Feruki sent over this dope photo book he made from the 09′ Uprise Go Skateboarding Day event.  Great photos, great times, great people.

Thanks, Frank!

This photo tells the story of the hot new graphics that Frank Verges recently created for Uprise Skateshop.  

This photo does not tell the story of how I beat Frank in a heated game of S-K-A-T-E yesterday at Wilson Skatepark…twice!  

Double or nothing tonight, Frank?

Could this be a sneak peak at a Bianchi X AG collaboration?  No, not really…just some official sticker placement by homeboy Joaquin Verges out of Chi Town.  Thanks for the sticker placement, Papito, hit up Mo for your royalty payment!

Chicago’s finest, Uprise Skateshop, recently released a new series of shop decks.  Designed by Frank “Papito” Verges, these things look hot.  Stop by the shop or visit their online store to pick yours up today.