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WINTER WISHES

The Founders’ Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago hosted its Winter Wishes Holiday Cocktail Celebration presented by Sterling Bay at a private club in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Proceeds from this year’s Winter Wishes support the Board’s fundraising commitment to the Lurie Children’s Heart Center. More than 350 guests made gifts

GILDED GALA

The Driehaus Museum’s Gilded Gala, themed “Preserving the Future,” celebrated the evening’s honorees, Barbi and Tom Donnelley—dedicated Chicagoans and passionate preservationists. The event commenced in the Museum’s historic Nickerson Mansion, where guests enjoyed light bites, cocktails, and a performance by musicians from the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. The mansion came alive with a dynamic activation

FUR BALL

PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest No Kill humane organization, hosted its 23rd Annual Fur Ball, presented by Nan and Wayne Kocourek. More than 550 guests and about 100 canine companions—many dressed in gowns and tuxes like their guardians—walked the red carpet and enjoyed an elaborate dinner buffet at The Drake Hotel. Event sponsors and guests

HINSDALE HUMANE SOCIETY SHOPPING NIGHT

Hinsdale Humane Society has big plans for 2025 and supports will look fabulous every step of the way with the pieces selected at the CD Peacock Mansion on Oakbrook Center. Even Leilani, CD Peacock’s canine ambassador of jewelry, came out to celebrate finding homes for every precious pet. hinsdalehumanesociety.org

UNCORKED: PULL A CORK FOR CANCER

Scoreboard Charities moved closer to their goal of winning the game against cancer with a beautiful evening at Ruth Lake Country Club. Guests mingled, bid on sports memorabilia and other exciting auction items, and sipped specially selected wines. Scoreboard Charities supports research at Northwestern Medicine and Camp One Step, where children enjoy time away from

MISTLETOE MEDLEY

The Oak Brook chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Auxiliary dazzled once again with an incredible day of shopping and lunch. Zzazz Productions presented an outstanding fashion show of gorgeous holiday and winter ensembles for every occasion. Members of Salt Creek Ballet danced segments of The Nutcracker. NBC’s Allison Rosati graciously served at

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