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Barbara Rinella of Kenilworth, pet host committee, and her pooch, Winston Spencer "Spencie" Churchill

Beach Party raises $350,000 for PAWS Chicago

May 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

The Event: It was a 'Pawgarita' and paw-di-cure paradise for more than 450 guests and 100 canine companions at the 14th annual PAWS Beach Party at Castaways in Chicago on...

Scott and Terri Kingdom, from left, with John Raitt, all of Wilmette

Ball previews penguins return to Lincoln Park Zoo

June 11, 2018 at 9:27 p.m.

The Event: More than 900 guests showed up at Lincoln Park Zoo for the 39th annual "Zoo Ball: Penguins in Paradise," on July 15. The gala event raised critical funds...

From left: Ionna Karagiannis of Niles, Angie Bambulas of Morton Grove, Sofia Vlahos andVirginia Karidas, volunteers, both of Niles

Greek Fest draws thousands to Niles

May 15, 2019 at 12:28 p.m.

The Event: More than 16,000 hungry visitors descended on the Big Greek Food Fest hosted by Holy Taxiarhai & Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church of Niles over the weekend of...

Yo-Yo Ma of Cambridge, Mass., renowned cellist and Forefront supporter and Lee Litas of Chicago, Pioneer Press columnist

Forefront helps non-profits keep their doors open

May 23, 2019 at 12:52 p.m.

The Event: The name may have changed but the mission behind it has only gotten stronger for Forefront, formerly Donors Forum. More than 700 grant-makers, non-profit organizations, advisors and even...

Richard and Eloise Neidhardt of Glenview

‘Dark Waters’ gala raises record $1.9M for Shedd Aquarium

May 23, 2019 at 9:56 a.m.

The Event: Mysterious, intriguing nocturnal creatures emerged after sundown for Shedd Aquarium's "Dark Waters" gala on June 11, so that some 700 of Chicago's philanthropic would enjoy "Amphibians" and other...

Diane Wolf of Lake Forest, board member, left and Evelyn Diaz of Chicago, president

‘Chefs and the City’ raises $50,000 for Heartland Alliance

May 12, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

Website: heartlandalliance.org Event: 14th' Chefs and the City' tasting event Benefiting: Heartland Health Outreach HIV/AIDS services Location: Montgomery Club, Chicago Date: June 2 Attended: 300 Raised: $50,000

Alen Takhsh, left, and Nari Safavi of Skokie

Benefit previews upcoming Eye on India Fest

May 12, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

The Event: A feast for the eyes and the palate greeted the 200 guests at the Bridgeport Arts Center in Chicago on June 9 at an exclusive preview of this...

John Faris of Chicago, left, and Michael Halberstam of Chicago, Artistic Director Writers Theatre in Glencoe

Gala raises $110,000 for League of Theatres

June 11, 2018 at 10:02 p.m.

Websites: chicagoplays.com and hottix.org Event: 2016 League of Chicago Theatres Gala Benefiting: Programs of the League of Chicago Theatres Honors: The Sideshow Theatre Company received the 2016 Broadway in Chicago...

Sharon and Jim Solomon of Park Ridge, from left, and Joan Berman of Oak Park, Misericordia parent

Benefit showcases artists of Misericordia

May 12, 2019 at 9:38 p.m.

The Event: The Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago was awash in color on May 25 for the 19th annual Misericordia/Heart of Mercy's "Artist in All: Empowerment Through...

From left: Nancy and David Holly of Glenview, Michal Golden of Evanston, CIF staff member, Matthew and Brianna Landau of Evanston, CIF community builders

‘Spark’ gala raises $90,000 for Center for Independent Futures

May 12, 2019 at 9:37 p.m.

The Event: The 10th annual benefit for the Center for Independent Futures, held at Evanston's Hotel Orrington, was a "SPARK"-ling success. The "Spark" gala on April 29 drew 330 supporters...

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