April 22, 2010—In celebration of both Chicago magazine’s and Earth Day’s 40th anniversaries this year, Chicago announced the launch of digital versions of Chicago magazine, Chicago Home + Garden, and Chicago FASHION through Zinio, an interactive publishing company. Chicago magazine partnered with Recycle Tech Solutions to co-host an electronic donation site at the Tribune Tower on Earth Day, April 22, 2010. Recycle Tech Solutions’ “DreamGreen” program seeks to inform and educate working professionals on the harmful effects of e-waste (electronic devices) on our environment. Through this program, Recycle Tech Solutions diverts millions of pounds of environmentally harmful electronics away from landfills. Operating in Chicago for the last 20 years, Recycle Tech Solutions looks forward to being on the forefront of environmental awareness in the workplace. Read more
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March 2, 2010-- The Chicago Zoological Society (CZS), which manages Brookfield Zoo, hosted its annual Conservation Dinner on March 2, 2010, at The Art Institute of Chicago. The 2010 George B. Rabb Conservation Medal was awarded to Polar Bears International and its CEO and president, Robert Buchanan, for their conservation efforts in protecting polar bears and arctic habitats. The dinner was presented by the CZS Women’s Board and sponsored by Freeborn & Peters, LLP. The award was created in 2005 by the Board of Trustees of the Chicago Zoological Society to honor the lifelong legacy of animal welfare and the worldwide conservation leadership of George Rabb, Ph.D., president emeritus of the Society. For more information, visit CZS.org. Read more
March 13th, 2010-- Carson Pirie Scott's Orland Square store welcomed over 200 guests to revel in spring’s emerging trends, while enjoying breakfast treats and a tasty coffee bar. With a runway show hosted by Chicago magazine's Stacy Wallace-Albert, guests indulged in private shopping, discounts, and pampering from beauty advisors. Read more
March 16, 2010 --- Chicago magazine, the Palmer House, and Cindy Burns hosted a party for 150 guests to celebrate Candace Jordan’s “Belle of the Blog” story in the March issue of Chicago magazine. Guests toasted Candace while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in Lockwood Restaurant and Bar at the Palmer House Hilton. Read more
March 1, 2010 --- Some of Chicago’s and the world’s most notable chefs brought their culinary expertise together for Common Threads’ Fifth Annual World Festival on March 1st at Soldier Field. Ingrid Hoffmann, Stephanie Izard, Nigella Lawson, and Ming Tsai were among this year’s celebrity chefs who served up global gourmet cuisine to over 900 attendees. The event netted $937,762 in support of the organization’s after-school culinary programs. Read more
March 4, 2010 -- The Chicago Fashion Foundation hosted their third annual scholarship awards at Macy’s State Street. Following the cocktail hour, a runway show hosted by 24/7’s Catie Keogh celebrated the emerging talents of ten scholarship finalists and boasted global looks inspired by Chicago’s Sister Cities. Grand prize winner Eunyoung Joo took home a $5,000 scholarship for her Kremlin-inspired wool and fur dress. Read more
January 21, 2010 -- For the 16th consecutive year Chicago magazine honored its Chicagoans of the Year, six individuals who have changed life in the city for the better. The magazine celebrated their achievements at its annual Chicagoans of the Year Luncheon at the Four Seasons Chicago Hotel sponsored in part by Coldwell Banker. The Chicagoans of the Year honorees each received a donation to the charity of their choice, courtesy of the Chicago Tribune Foundation. Read more
February 3, 2010 -- The Regional Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom in Glendale Heights honored the winners and participants of the Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Contest (KDC). Held over a two year time span, professional kitchen designers, builders, and architects were encouraged to build high-end beautiful kitchens using Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. With many categories, and judged by professionals in the industry, the KDC is often referred to as the “Oscars of kitchen design.” Prizes included cash (national winners received $15,000), local and national recognition, appliances, and even an all-expense paid trip to the luxurious Breakers Hotel & Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The KDC celebration included live music, cocktails, wine samplings from a wine expert, and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Sub-Zero/Wolf Corporate chefs. The event was sponsored by Chicago Home + Garden magazine. Read more
February 3rd, 2010 -- Cadillac and Chicago magazine hosted a reception honoring the physicians featured in January 2010 “Chicago’s Top Doctors” editorial cover story. The reception, held at the Museum of Science and Industry, began with welcoming remarks from senior editor Geoffrey Johnson of Chicago magazine, followed with a toast given by Cadillac’s George Gulliver. Guests enjoyed tasty bites and were granted private access to the Museum of Science and Industry’s Newest Exhibit, You! The Experience, which celebrates the connection between the mind, body, and spirit with more than 50 interactive experiences. Guests were also treated to a viewing of the new 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, CTS Sport Wagon, SRX, and the CTS-V. Read more
November 13, 2009 – More than 600 attendees gathered at The Drake Hotel for an evening of elegance and compassion, raising more than $730,000 for Chicago’s homeless animals. The event catered to both people and pets with a dinner buffet and dancing. Sponsors included A. Marek Fine Jewelry, Bentley, and The Drake Hotel. Co-chairs were Diana and David Makowski along with Lori and Ted Souder. Corporate chairs were Amy and Julian Mack. Popular US99 DJ, Lisa Dent, auctioned off a signed Taylor Swift guitar which raised $10,000. The Eighth Annual Fur Ball was PAWS Chicago’s most successful event to date! Read more