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Romona Elementary, a three-time National Blue Ribbon School recognized for its commitment to excellence in education, hosted “There’s No Place Like Romona” at Renaissance Chicago North Shore. The event funds student programming and community-building events for families, creating opportunities beyond what district funding provides. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and an exciting evening filled with entertainment,

JUF Women’s Philanthropy’s annual Grand Event at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood featured award-winning actress, singer, dancer, philanthropist, and social media activist Montana Tucker. The event was attended by over 360 women in the Chicago area and raised almost $287,000 for the JUF Annual Campaign, which helps support fundamental needs in the Chicago Jewish

Hyde Park Day School celebrated 25 years of serving bright children with learning disabilities at its annual gala held at Bryn Mawr Country Club. Guests of the 25th anniversary gala heard inspiring remarks from an alum and enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and a silent and live auc-tion. Over $200,000 was raised, which will support the Bright

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center hosted its annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Chicago honoring the resilience and strength of Holocaust Survivors on the 80th anniversary year of liberation. More than 1,300 guests came together to pay tribute to this year’s honorees —Ann and James Goodman and Sidney Austin LLP. During the