May 6

The Occasion: To raise funds from Have Dreams’ renowned autism intervention services, more than 300 supporters gathered at the JW Marriott in Chicago for a sold-out “Night of Dreams.”

The VIPs: Fred and Jill O’Connor of Evanston served as chairs, and Daniel and Julie Aronson of Glencoe, and Matt and Andrea Johnson of Glenview served on the committee for the event.

The Final Tally: More than $400,000 was raised to support the organization’s signature Social, Communication, and Independent Living Skills Program (SCILS), and the numerous Have Dreams autism resource services provided to Chicago area participants, families, and professionals. havedreams.org

Photography by Hilda Burke