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Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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A price tag of $880.00 on a clothing item is reduced from $1700. 00 during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

A price tag of $880.00 on a clothing item is reduced from $1700. 00 during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Brigitta Riedel of Germany tries on a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Brigitta Riedel of Germany tries on a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Brigitta Riedel of Germany tries on a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Brigitta Riedel of Germany tries on a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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A group of women choose clothing from a wall rack during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

A group of women choose clothing from a wall rack during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Bill Murphy, center, of the Chicago Police Department, and Anthony Latona, left, of the Clifton, N.J. Fire Department, wave to the crowd during the183rd Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Savannah, Ga.

Bill Murphy, center, of the Chicago Police Department, and Anthony Latona, left, of the Clifton, N.J. Fire Department, wave to the crowd during the183rd Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Savannah, Ga.

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Maria Pinto designer labels lay in a pile during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Maria Pinto designer labels lay in a pile during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Elizabeth Levey, left, and her mother Louella Levey, of Wilmette, Il., go through a rack of clothing during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Elizabeth Levey, left, and her mother Louella Levey, of Wilmette, Il., go through a rack of clothing during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Brigitta Riedel of Germany looks at a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Brigitta Riedel of Germany looks at a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Naked mannequins stand in the front window during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Naked mannequins stand in the front window during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Pat Manus checks a price tag during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Pat Manus checks a price tag during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Marilee Gilmore, left, of St. Louis, and her daughter Tiffany Gilmore, right, of Chicago select a dress during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Marilee Gilmore, left, of St. Louis, and her daughter Tiffany Gilmore, right, of Chicago select a dress during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Mindi Abair, contemporary jazz saxophonist, joins Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Mindi Abair, contemporary jazz saxophonist, joins Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

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CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Mindi Abair (L) and David Domovic join Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Mindi Abair (L) and David Domovic join Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

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CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Scott Goldman of the Grammy Foundation introduces contemporary jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair at the Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Scott Goldman of the Grammy Foundation introduces contemporary jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair at the Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

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CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Mindi Abair (L) and David Domovic join Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Mindi Abair (L) and David Domovic join Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

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CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Scott Goldman of the Grammy Foundation introduces contemporary jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair at the Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Scott Goldman of the Grammy Foundation introduces contemporary jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair at the Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

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CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Scott Goldman of the Grammy Foundation introduces contemporary jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair at the Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

CHICAGO - MARCH 16: Scott Goldman of the Grammy Foundation introduces contemporary jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair at the Campbell's Labels for Education Program & The GRAMMY Foundation to award Louisa May Alcott Elementary 100,000 bonus points at Louisa May Alcott Elementary on March 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Two women leave the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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A price tag of $880.00 on a clothing item is reduced from $1700. 00 during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

A price tag of $880.00 on a clothing item is reduced from $1700. 00 during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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Brigitta Riedel of Germany tries on a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

Brigitta Riedel of Germany tries on a jacket during the liquidation sale at the Maria Pinto Boutique in Chicago on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. After making her mark on fashion by creating clothing for first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities, designer Maria Pinto says she is closing her Chicago boutique because of the poor economy.

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