Better Makers: Literacy Works Gala Raises $40,000 for Education Programs

The mission of Chicago’s Literacy Works is to “strengthen adult literacy, parent education, and workforce development programs by developing and providing innovative training and knowledge-sharing opportunities for professionals and volunteers.” This mission took center stage at the Literacy Works gala on May 20 at the Unitarian Church in Evanston. During Wordplay: An Evening of Mysterious Improv, emceed by Keri Keillor, […]

by Rebeca Ballesteros

Better Makers: How Mesirow Financial Employees Just Helped These Awesome Nonprofits — And You Can Too

In celebration of 80 years of excellent and dependable service, employees of Mesirow Financial gave back to the community by participating in Mesirow Financial’s Week of Service. From Monday, June 19 to Saturday, June 24, Mesirow Financial’s employees took the time to lend a helping hand. Nonprofit organizations such as Bernie’s Book Bank, Chicago Scholars, […]

by Rebeca Ballesteros

Better Makers: Michael Phelps and Jason Day Host Golf.Give.Gala.

Golf.Give.Gala., hosted by Olympian Michael Phelps and PGA golfer Jason Day, took place May 21-22 and raised half a million dollars for the Michael Phelps Foundation and the Brighter Days Foundation. The memorable and philanthropic event was held in the historically charming city of Saint Charles, Illinois, and was sponsored by ALE Solutions. The gala, featuring a […]

by Rebeca Ballesteros

Better Makers: Celebrate Leaders Dinner Honors Attorney General Lisa Madigan

Leadership Greater Chicago presented its inaugural Civic Catalyst Award to Attorney General Lisa Madigan and former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at its annual Celebrate Leaders Dinner on March 30 at the Chicago Hilton. Connie Lindsey, head of Corporate Responsibility and Global Diversity & Inclusion for Northern Trust, was also honored as the 2017 Distinguished […]

by Will Mendelson

Better Makers: Defiant Requiem Raises $4.6 Million for Holocaust Survivors

On March 23, the Chicago premiere of “Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin” raised over $4.6 million to benefit the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Holocaust Community Services program. 2,300 guests attended the concert drama at Symphony Center. The evening’s lead sponsors were the Crown Family and the Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund. All proceeds from the evening […]

by Will Mendelson

Better Makers: Instituto del Progreso Latino Raises $390,000 at 40th Anniversary Gala

On March 25, more than 600 people celebrated Instituto del Progreso Latino‘s 40th anniversary at Alta Cocina: A Spring Chef’s Gala, raising $390,000 to support programs and schools in Chicago’s southwest communities. The gala celebrates the contributions of Latino chefs in the Chicago dining industry and featured delicious tasting stations for guests to enjoy. Greeley and Hansen was the […]

by Will Mendelson