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Dick Stasica and Barbara Stasica, both of Park Ridge

PAWS ‘Animal Magnetism’ raises $190,000

May 10, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Website: pawschicago.org Event: PAWS "Animal Magnetism" 2017 Benefiting: PAWS life-saving programs for at-risk animals Honoring: Susan Taney, director of Lost Dogs Illinois, with the Animal Welfare Award for reuniting lost...

Ashish Prasad, Midwest regional board vice-chairman and Ashley Prasad, gala committee member, both of Glencoe

UNICEF celebrates 10 years of Hope Gala

May 10, 2019 at 5:26 p.m.

The Event: Celebrating a decade of aiding children around the world, the 10th annual United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Hope gala drew more than 500 supporters to the...

Matt Cook and Courtney Cook, both of Wilmette

Landmarks Illinois honors three local ‘Legends’

June 5, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.

Website: landmarks.org Event: Legendary Landmarks Celebration Hosted by: Landmarks Illinois Honoring: Civil rights and peace activist and philanthropist Fred Eychaner, artist Richard Hunt and business leader Daniel McCaffery of Winnetka...

The Housewares Charity Foundations 20th annual gala took place March 20 in the grand ballroom of Navy Pier.

Housewares gala raises $2M for charity

May 23, 2019 at 4:44 a.m.

Event: 20th Annual Gala Hosted by: Housewares Charity Foundation Benefiting: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with proceeds also goin to No Kid Hungry. Honors: Phil Brandl of Park Ridge, president/CEO...

Connie Coolidge, foundation board co-chairman, and David Coolidge, both of Kenilworth

RIC opens Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

May 23, 2019 at 12:58 p.m.

The Event: The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago entered a new era with the grand opening of its Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on March 10. The gala celebration welcomed 750 civic leaders...

Part of the 780-calorie Flavor Fit menu at Restaurant Michael is the panache of grilled and pickled vegetables with poblano-avocado coulis.

Six years sober and 200 pounds lighter, Chef Michael Lachowicz launches low calorie menu

May 14, 2019 at 11:16 a.m.

In the last six years, Chef Michael Lachowicz has gone through a metamorphosis both in his body — the once 432-pound chef lost 200 pounds without surgery— and in his...

Harvey Gaffen, past president, Les Turner ALS Foundation, from left, Bonny Gaffen, Alan Turner and Ina Turner Jones, all of Highland Park

40th gala raises $650,000 for Les Turner Foundation

June 5, 2018 at 2:39 p.m.

Website: lesturnerals.org Event: 40th 'Hope Through Caring' Gala Benefiting: Les Turner ALS Foundation Honors: Ken Hoffman of Deerfield, board president, received the "Hope Through Caring" award Location: Loews Hotel Chicago...

Christina Fishman of Evanston, left, and Alan Fishma

Heroes Gala raises $240,000 to fight epilepsy

May 23, 2019 at 12:58 p.m.

Website: epilepsychicago.org Event: 25th Annual Heroes Night Gala Benefiting: Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Honors: Dr. Jeffrey A. Loeb receivd the Richard N. Rovner Hero Award Location: Field Museum, Chicago...

Ann Saunders of Barrington, Caregivers Award recipient and Toby Kucharski of Des Plaines, son of chapter founder and current advocacy and public policy chairma

Iron Horse Ball raises $250,000 for ALS patients, research

May 10, 2019 at 5:24 p.m.

The Event: Chicago's Cultural Center provided the backdrop for the IronHorse Ball of the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter on Feb. 23. Some 350 attendees came to lend support and...

Parle Roe-Taylor, left, and Byron Taylor, board member and president-elect, both of Oak Park

Heart of Gold Ball honors Mary Anne Brown

June 20, 2020 at 9:48 a.m.

Event: 2017 Heart of Gold Ball "Leading from the Heart: A Tribute to Mary Anne Brown" Benefiting: Hephzibah Children's Association, Oak Park Honoring: Executive Director Mary Anne Brown's 40th anniversary...

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