Chicago's Top 16 Barbershop

The of goal of EXPERTISE is to connect people with the best local experts. They scored 676 barbershops on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analysed the results to give provide a hand-picked list of the best barbershops in Chicago, IL. State Street Barbers consistently achieved top results and earned a top slot.

IMC Financial Market's Movember Event

Annual Movember Charity Event at IMC Finanical Markets, Chicago, December 2014

IMC Financial Markets held its annual Movember Charity Event at its Willis Tower Offices in Chicago on December 1, 2014. State Street Barbers was once again the official barber for the event. "It's great to participate in this worthwhile cause and we are pleased that IMC continues to rely on State Street Barbers to shave those carefully nurtured mustaches during the month of November", said Mike Malik, president and owner, State Street Barbers.

Touchvision TV Films at State Street Barbers

Raising awareness of mens health issues, November 2014

Touchvisiontv.com the innovative content company used State Street Barbers as a backdrop for its new short film that promotes awareness of the Movember Charity. Movember is committed to help fund programs that improve the lives of men affected by prostrate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues. State Street Barbers donated its facility and the services of its barbers for the production of this short film.

Great holiday gift ideas

Chicago Magazine, December 2013

"Finds under $50 --- great holiday gift ideas...State Street Barbers."

Dempster Family Foundation - more than $5,000 raised

The New York Times, February 5, 2010

State Street Barbers, was mindful of Dempster’s generosity when he donated last weekend’s receipts from his Southport Avenue shop to the Dempster Family Foundation — more than $5,000 from haircuts and a memorabilia raffle.“It was an honor; we couldn’t be more impressed with Ryan as a genuine person we can’t imagine what he’s going through, especially having to perform in the public eye like he does."

A Cut Above, Playboy’s Ultimate Real Man’s Guide to Grooming 2010

Playboy Magazine, January/February 2010

A Cut Above, Playboy's Ultimate Real Man's Guide to Grooming 2010

"We're thrilled to announce that State Street Barbers has been named by Playboy Magazine in 2010 as one of America's Top Ten Barbershops. We'd like to thank Hef, his playmates and all the readers out there who frequent our shops. You know who you are:-)"

Jim Belushi Heads to SSB

NBCChicago.com, December 14, 2009

"You didn't have to look far to find star sights if you were hanging out in Old Town, like Jim Belushi and his son getting a trim at State Street Barbers."

The 16 Best Barbershops in America

Details Magazine

“The vintage photos and oak flooring spell tradition — and so do the master barbers with decades of experience…”

State Street Barbers hosts a fundraising weekend with Brian Campbell

Comcast SportsNet, February 26, 2011

State Street Barbers hosts a fundraising weekend with Brian Campbell, #51 of the Blackhawks for his Campbell for Kids Foundation. Brian signed autographs and met fans at our Webster shop where he is a regular customer. More than $2,500 was raised!

“The Pacific” producer Tom Hanks

The Boston Herald, Inside Track, March 5, 2010

'The Pacific' producer Tom Hanks getting a hot lather shave at State Street Barbers before hitting the red carpet at the John F. Kennedy Library