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Forget Jeremy Allen White. These Chicago celebrities need a lookalike contest

Carrie Shepherd,
Justin Kaufmann

Triptych of Dennis Franz, Jim Peterik and BJ Armstrong. — Dennis Franz, 1997. Photo: Frank Ockenfels/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images; Jim Peterik; 2017 Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images; B.J. Armstrong, 1991 Photo: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Last weekend, Chicago was thrust into the phenomenon of celebrity lookalike contests when more than 50 Jeremy Allen White wannabes descended on Humboldt Park.

Reality check: Sure, White stars in "The Bear," which is filmed in Chicago. But he's not from here.

Frankly, it feels like Richie might have been a more authentic representation as JAW is way too chiseled and dreamy to represent our tough, gravely-voiced, rough-around-the-edges (albeit gorgeous) city.

What's happening: We're hosting the real Chicago lookalike contest with your help.

Vote here to tell us which homegrown celeb should be featured in a more authentic lookalike contest in the near future.

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Forget Jeremy Allen White. These Chicago celebrities need a lookalike contest

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