Candace Jordan

‘These kids are like sponges and want to learn’: Gala of Hope supports tutoring, help for the homeless and much more

March 16, 2020 at 4:49 p.m.

Chicago Lights held its 27th annual Gala of Hope at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel on March 6, attracting 500 guests. The nonprofit raised more than $700,000 to support those...

Amid classic cars and vintage neon, Giordano Dance Chicago’s Legacy Ball raises $120,000

March 6, 2020 at 4:27 p.m.

Giordano Dance Chicago hosted its third annual Legacy Ball on Feb. 29 at the Ravenswood Event Center. Held amid pricey classic cars and vintage neon signs, the event was a...

Tattoos, firefighters and deconstructed s’mores at Tickled Pink party help fight breast and ovarian cancers

March 5, 2020 at 8:25 p.m.

Tickled Pink Chicago celebrated its 15th anniversary Feb. 28 at Rockwell on the River. Nearly 1,500 partygoers enjoyed chef stations from some of Chicago's top restaurants, live music, dancing and...

Girls in the Game celebrates 25th anniversary of empowering young girls through sports

March 2, 2020 at 5:34 p.m.

The 25th anniversary of Girls in the Game's "Field of Dreams" gala broke fundraising records Feb. 27 at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. Themed "Her Story Starts Here," the event...

With Boots & Bling and a mechanical bull, Bear Necessities hoedown raises money for pediatric cancer research and support

February 24, 2020 at 9:06 p.m.

It was a night of full-on Western-style glamour Saturday for the 27th annual Bear Tie Ball benefiting the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Held at The Geraghty Chicago, the event...

First Bites Bash kicks off Chicago Restaurant Week with hosts Thai and Danielle Dang

January 28, 2020 at 6:13 p.m.

First Bites Bash, the kickoff celebration for Chicago Restaurant Week, drew over 2,000 food-loving fans to the Field Museum on Thursday. Organized by Choose Chicago, the event featured sweet and...

Taylor Kinney among celebs, sports stars tending bar at Woody’s Winter Warm-Up to benefit kids

January 23, 2020 at 7:24 p.m.

Nearly 250 lucky guests got to mix and mingle with a slew of sports stars, celebrities and media personalities during the Wood Family Foundation's annual Woody's Winter Warm-Up held at...

‘Queen of Las Vegas’ Elaine Wynn discusses philanthropy, basketball and #MeToo in ‘fireside chat’ with Mellody Hobson

January 14, 2020 at 11:24 p.m.

The Executives' Club of Chicago hosted a luncheon featuring two corporate powerhouses as part of its Women's Leadership Series on Jan. 9 at the Standard Club. A sellout crowd of...

Chance the Rapper’s Night at the Museum benefits Chicago’s homeless

December 24, 2019 at 9:32 p.m.

Thousands of supporters turned out for Chance the Rapper's A Night at the Museum benefit hosted by his nonprofit, SocialWorks. The Dec. 19 event at the Museum of Science and...

With gingerbread houses, dancing and Santa, Sweet Home Chicago benefit helps families touched by domestic violence

December 16, 2019 at 5:46 p.m.

WINGS hosted its 16th annual Sweet Home Chicago brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel on Dec. 8. Over 450 guests, including 200 children, got into the spirit of the holidays...

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