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baiduhai Food Bowl’s opening night celebrates cuisine and community

August 16, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

The 2nd annual baiduhai Food Bowl, a citywide celebration of food, drink and diversity, kicked off at City Hall restaurant with nearly 300 guests in attendance for the opening...

U.S. Marines add patriotic flair to Service Club fashion show

August 12, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

More than 350 stylish supporters turned out for the annual Day on the Terrace fashion show fundraiser, presented by the Service Club of Chicago at The Peninsula. Themed "Fashionology #whatstrendingnow,"...

Pups and their people celebrate 17th annual PAWS Beach Party

July 23, 2019 at 9:38 a.m.

PAWS Chicago, the city's largest no-kill humane shelter, hosted its 17th annual Beach Party July 18 at Castaways on North Avenue Beach. Despite the heat and early showers, the event...

Jennifer Hudson wows crowd at annual Ravinia Gala

July 19, 2019 at 2:16 p.m.

Chicago's own Jennifer Hudson headlined Sunday's Ravinia Women's Board Gala, one of the most successful in its 53-year history. The Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning artist made her Chicago Symphony Orchestra...

Lincoln Park Zoo Ball: A fine, feathered affair — with plenty of flamingos

July 17, 2019 at 12:20 p.m.

The summer heat did not keep more than 700 guests from flocking to Lincoln Park Zoo's signature fundraiser, this year themed "A Feathered Affair," on July 12. The Zoo Ball,...

Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau light up Gene Siskel Film Center Gala

June 21, 2019 at 9:44 a.m.

Robert Downey Jr. promised a "walk down memory lane," and he delivered, at the Gene Siskel Film Center's Renaissance Award Gala when his longtime friend and filmmaker, Jon Favreau, was...

Holiday Heroes record-breaking gala helps bring joy to hospitalized kids

June 19, 2019 at 12:57 p.m.

Costumed superheroes Wonder Woman and Captain America added themed fun at the record-breaking Heroes of the Night 10th Anniversary Gala on June 13. Held at the scenic and historic Theater...

Candid Candace Holiday Heroes gala

June 19, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

Candid Candace Holiday Heroes gala

Festive Kandy Kane Ball collects more than 1,000 toys for Chicago kids in need

January 16, 2019 at 9:20 a.m.

More than 700 guests attended the 16th annual Kandy Kane Ball at Joe's on Weed Street, helping fulfill the holiday dreams of underprivileged kids by collecting over 1,000 toys for...

Henry and Ginny Cowie, left, with Glory Gummersall and Livingston Long.

Children’s Ball raises $3.8 million for pediatric cancer research

January 4, 2019 at 2:56 p.m.

The Children's Research Fund hosted its 60th annual signature fundraising benefit, the Children's Ball, at the Hilton Chicago with more than 1,100 guests in attendance. Presented by Boeing Co., the...

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