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Kevin Slawin, board member, from left, Kay Slawin, both of Northbrook, with Sue Murray, Kenny Murray, CHD survivor, and Ken Murray, all of Tinley Park

Red Tie Ball supports birth heart defects research

May 23, 2019 at 12:56 p.m.

The Event: Some 280 supporters of the Children's Heart Foundation enjoyed the 3rd annual Red Tie Ball held at the University Club of Chicago on Dec. 10. The evening was...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl of Evanston, from left, Ira Mitchell of Evanston, Center for Independent Futures board co-chairman, Ann C. Sickon of Kenilworth, CIF executive director, Jeff Boarini of Evanston, CIF board co-chairman, and Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel, (D-18)

‘Something’s Cooking’ whips up $34,000 for CIF

May 10, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Website: independentfutures.com Event: 13th annual Something's Cooking Benefiting: Center for Independent Futures, Evanston, which provides individuals with disabilities the opportunities for a full life Location: Prairie Moon, Evanston Date: Nov....

Bison Bolognese is served mingled with chitarra pasta and hand-dipped ricotta, red wine and warm spices ($22.95)

Door’s open at the meat-centric Barn in Evanston

May 10, 2019 at 5:22 p.m.

Given the family business, it's no surprise that Amy Morton has turned her talents to steak. Daughter of Arnie Morton, founder of the Morton's The Steakhouse chain of more than...

Anna Bilton of Barrington, center, event co-chairman, with son Henry and husband Chris

‘Sweet Home Chicago’ raises over $1M for WINGS

May 23, 2019 at 12:56 p.m.

The Event: For the 13th year, more than 400 festively-dressed guests, including 202 youngsters and 201 adults, built gingerbread houses and celebrated the holidays while raising money for WINGS (Women...

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, honorary chairman, left, and Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland, president Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

St. Nicholas Ball raises $1.4M for Catholic Charities

May 14, 2019 at 11:10 a.m.

The Event: More than 1280 guests celebrated the 27th annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball at the Hilton Chicago on Dec. 2. Event chairmen Richard and Mary Beth Murphy, vice...

Tony Kalogerakos of Golf, left, and Yerassimos Lazaris of Chicago, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Greece

Morton Grove Chamber celebrates 90 years

May 15, 2019 at 12:35 p.m.

The Event: The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce capped off a year-long 90th anniversary celebration by inviting 150 members and neighboring community leaders to a holiday bash at the Morton...

Giana Galeno of Des Plaines, Brookfield Zoo's Wild Encounters keeper, feeds Peterson the tamandua, a type of anteater

Over 21,000 enjoy Brookfield Holiday Magic

June 8, 2018 at 3:19 p.m.

Event: 35th anniversary celebration of Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic Special event: Tree lighting of the 41-foot holiday tree, and grounds illuminated by more than one million LED lights Date: Dec....

Deborah Hebding of Willow Springs, owner Defining You boutique in Willow Springs

‘Cocktails in Candyland,’ ‘Mistletoe Medley’ support kids’ health

May 14, 2019 at 11:10 a.m.

The Event: The Oak Brook Chapter of the Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago hosted its signature fundraisers, "Cocktails in Candyland" on Nov. 28, and "Mistletoe Medley" on...

Larry Palmerson, Marlene's husband, from left, Maddie Palmerson, Marlene's daughter, originally of Glenview, with Stephen Falk of Hinsdale, president Northwestern Memorial Foundation

Friends of Marlene raises $25,000 to aid cancer patients

May 23, 2019 at 12:56 p.m.

Website: friendsofmarlenehp.org Event: Fall Fundraiser Hosted by: Friends of Marlene Benefiting: all patients served by the Supportive Oncology Program at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University...

William "Bill" Lipinski, from left, and Rose Marie Lipinski of Western Springs, and Stuart Strahl of Clarendon Hills, president/CEO Chicago ZoologicalSociety

‘Wines in the Wild’ makes new friends for Brookfield Zoo

May 23, 2019 at 12:56 p.m.

The Event: Nearly 300 wine and food fan animal lovers came to Brookfield Zoo for the 15th annual "Wines in the Wild" friend-raiser on Nov. 5. The event raised support...

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