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Doris Christopher of Hinsdale, from left, Julie Christopher of Chicago and Christopher Leuking of Chicago, board member

Facing History and Ourselves marks 25 years of teaching in Chicago

May 10, 2019 at 5:13 p.m.

The Event: More than 700 guests gathered to celebrate a quarter of a century of impact that the Facing History and Ourselves curriculum has made in the lives of young...

Romana Malinowski of Hinsdale, first women's board vice president and planning committee member, Chicago Zoological Society, with husband Michael

‘Whole New Whirl’ raises $1.2M for animal care, conservation, education

May 23, 2019 at 10:51 a.m.

The Event: More than 600 animal lovers came to the Brookfield Zoo's 35th annual gala, "A Whole New Whirl," on April 30 to support the conservation and education programs offered...

From left: Will and Jenni Suvari with Melissa and Matthew Clary, all of Evanston

Benefit raises $245,000 for Connections for the Homeless

May 12, 2019 at 9:33 p.m.

The Event: With state money dwindling for social services, 210 supporters of Connections for the Homeless came to Venue One in Chicago on March 19 to raise funds critical to...

From left: Christine Fussell, Joan Evanich, Janice Beck and Raheela Anwar, all of Winnetka

500 fans celebrate CST and Shakespeare

May 12, 2019 at 9:32 p.m.

The Event: The fête was the thing on April 23, marking both the 452nd birthday of William Shakespeare and the 400th anniversary of his death. Some 500 fans showed up...

UNICEF’s Hope Gala imagines a better world for kids

May 12, 2019 at 9:29 p.m.

The Event: The 9th annual UNICEF Hope Gala drew nearly 600 supporters into a wondrous world at the Geraghty in Chicago on April 9. Evoking an Alice's dreamlike Wonderland with...

Lauren LeCoq of Chicago and Ricky Hirsch of Highland Park, founder Think Jerky. Crafted by celebrity chefs, it has been named "healthiest jerky in the country" by EatThis.com.

Festival celebrates 12 years of good food

May 12, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.

The Event: More than 5,000 attendees sought out the goods from 180 local food producers at the12th annual Good Food Festival & Conference held at the University of Illinois at...

Stephanie and Ivan Mariduena of Wilmette

PAWS ‘Animal Magnetism’ raises $180,000

May 12, 2019 at 9:28 p.m.

The Event: PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago 10th annual Animal Magnetism benefit attracted more than 600 pet lovers to Morgan Manufacturing on March 18. Presented by PAWS' professional board,...

Julie Bauer and Paul Greenberg of River Forest

Landmarks Illinois gala raises $725,000

May 12, 2019 at 9:26 p.m.

The Event: Landmarks Illinois' 11th anniversary at the Hilton Chicago on March 7 was a celebration of achievement. Attended by 735 civic-minded guests, the evening bestowed the 2016 Legendary Landmarks...

Steve Wells, Assist Communications voice software company for patients of ALS, president, and wife Tonya, of Vernon Hills

Gala raises $550,000 for Les Turner ALS Foundation

May 10, 2019 at 5:11 p.m.

The Event: The Les Turner ALS Foundation offered "Hope Through Caring" at the Loews Hotel in Chicago on Feb. 27. Filled to capacity with more than 450 guests, the annual...

Ellen and Tim Kollar of Kenilworth, board members

Oscar Party raises $57,000 for Siskel Center

May 12, 2019 at 9:23 p.m.

The Event: It was lucky 13 for Hollywood on State, Chicago's premier Oscar viewing party put on each year by the Gene Siskel Film Center of the Art Institute of...

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