PAWS-ing to help save homeless animals
The Event: Animal lovers were out in force for the sold-out 9th annual PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago's Animal Magnetism benefit held at Venue One in Chicago on March...
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Irish Fest raises $50,000 for Avenues to Independence
What began as a wedding party at the home of board chairman Peg O'Herron and husband Bob Healy of Schaumburg, has blossomed into a festive St. Patrick's Day bash. On...
Les Turner Foundation gala raises $520,000 to fight ALS
The Event: More than 500 guests of the Les Turner ALS Foundation's 28th annual gala showed that "Hope Through Caring" can truly make a difference. . Hosted by author Jonathan...
Oscar party raises $50,000 to support Siskel Center
The Event: Hollywood did not have dibs on Oscar-fever on Feb. 22. The Gene Siskel Film Center which held its own popular annual viewing party. Nearly 300 haute-coutured guests gathered...
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate 15 years of helping kids
More than 250 supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake County gathered at the Cuneo Museum in Vernon Hills on March 14 to celebrate 15 years of helping...
Bear Tie Ball raises $760,000 to fight pediatric cancer
The Event: The 22nd annual Bear Tie Ball drew growls of delight from 650 guests gathered at Chicago's Union Station in order to raise money for Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer...
Highland Park bank promotes shelter animal adoption
The Event: It was "Puppy Love & Kitty Kisses" at the First Bank of Highland Park during February. The bank invited Orphans of the Storm, a Riverwoods-based animal shelter, to...
Oo La La! 19th Century Association harks to Paris
To celebrate its more than 124 years of service to the community, the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association called on 20th century Paris to entertain and thank its supporters. On Feb....
Michael Franti concert helps fight juvenile diabetes
The Event: Some 438 friends and supporters flocked to funky Metro Chicago on Jan. 29 to help raise money for Friends United for Juvenile Diabetes Research. Their good deed was...
d’Vine Affair uncorks a taste of helping others
The Event: The short break in the winter storm must have seemed like divine providence for 450 attendees who braved the cold to attend the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese...