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Posts tagged "Larry Wert"

Sun-Times' Stella Foster Brings out Record Crowd for her Dante Award Honor

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Chicago Sun Times columnist Stella Foster was honored by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans with the coveted Dante Award at Galleria Marchetti on May 17th.  There were so many in attendance that the valet parkers had to close up shop for lack of space!  Every year, the Human Relations Committee presents the Dante... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
May 20, 2012 at 2:37 pm
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2012 Chicago Auto Show Highlights: Cool Cars and Glamorous Guests

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I love the Chicago Auto Show!  Chuck and I used to go every year when he owned his advertising agency so it was with great excitement that I looked forward to returning this year.  It did NOT disappoint!  The Chicago Auto Show began with its 21st “First Look for Charity” ten days ago and ends... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 19, 2012 at 9:18 pm
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Sun-Times' Stella Foster Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award

Sun-Times' Stella Foster Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
It was a night filled with love for Stella Foster as she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chicago Journalist’s Association.  Other honorees included CBS’s Foreign Correspondent, Lara Logan, who was presented with the Daniel Pearl Award.  The Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich was named the Chicago Journalist of the Year  and Mary... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 15, 2011 at 11:06 am
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Mayor Daley's VIP Lovefest at Paris Club

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  A who’s who of 300 Chicagoans gathered together on Thursday, April 14rh, at the very first celebration in honor of Chicago’s longest-serving Mayor, Richard M. Daley, at RJ and Jerrod Melman’s new French restaurant, Paris Club.  The “I Love Mayor Daley” event, hosted by Walter E. Smithe brothers Tim, Mark and Walter–in conjunction with... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm
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Robert Redford Charms Chicago at "The Conspirator" Premiere Party (PICS!)

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  Okay, the buzz around town in the lead-up to this film premiere was palpable!  The American Film Company and the Chicago Cubs along with Michigan Avenue Magazine planned a party and EVERYONE wanted to come!  The screening at the AMC River East was packed with bold-faced names like Stella Foster, Linda Johnson Rice, Neal Zucker, Chaz... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 2, 2011 at 8:47 pm
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What Arianna Huffington Told Me....

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Luncheon host Sugar Rautbord and Arianna Huffington. And a hundred other people who attended the by-invite-only luncheon at the Casino this week.  Organized by my friend who plans only the BEST events in town, Sugar Rautbord, this event was one of the most inspiring in recent memory.  A lot of people were surprised Arianna even showed up... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 18, 2011 at 6:49 pm
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"Women With Heart" Honored at Kickoff for Hearts-a-Bluhm Campaign

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Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias with “Hearts-a-Bluhm” campaign co-creators Julee White and Kathleen Henson. Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab recently hosted a private VIP party to kick-off the launch of the much-anticipated “Hearts-a-Bluhm” campaign, sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, which will raise awareness for heart health.  A public display of oversized acrylic... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 29, 2010 at 11:17 am
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Elysian hosts NBC Premiere of "The Heart of Hollywood: The Chicago Link"

Bill Zwecker, Chris O’Donnell and Brenda Sexton at the LA Chicago Link taping. I am always so thrilled to be attending ANY parties at the Elysian but this one proved to be quite special.  It was the Chicago premiere of the NBC special, “The Heart of Hollywood: The Chicago Link” presented by Chicago Link Productions... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 30, 2009 at 1:19 pm
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