Dist. 220 stalwarts turn out for foundation
Even frigid February weather was no match for the more than 250 District 220 Educational Foundation supporters who attended the first Chili & Music Fest fundraiser, held Feb. 9 at the Millrose Restaurant and Brewing Co.
Conceived as an alternative to traditional fundraising, and a great way to stave off cabin fever, the evening featured casual attire, toe-tappin' music, and plenty of stick-to-your-ribs fare. By night's end, more than $37,000 had been raised to support projects and grants -- not otherwise covered by tax revenue -- that enhance and supplement learning in CUSD220's elementary, middle and high schools, as well as the greater community.
Our thanks to Event underwriter Catalyst Exhibits. Major donors were Barrington Bank and Trust Co.; Mrs. Frederica Pederson; Jim & Cindy Flannery; Kevin & Jan Gadbois; Tim & Paula Hermann; Katherine Logue & Jonathan Nyland; James & Sue Pajakowski; Stan & Chris Pepper; Craig & Joan Young; Countryside Industries; Daniel & Meg Donoghue; Pete & Stephanie Douglas; the Georgescu Girls; Mark & Jaimee Hamilton; Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Hogan; Jim & Gail Howard; Jensen, Jacobsen & Associates; Steve & Mary Kamps; Bob & Anne Lee; Michael & PattiAnn Miles; Richard & Roxy Pepper; Jim & Jeanne Perry; John & Leslie Roberts; Bill & Connie Schey; John & Esther Sciaccotta; Kevin & Lori Shoultz; Kim & Connie Simon; Richard & Michele Spinell; Edward & Jennifer Tilly; Tom & Jeannie Tisbo; and John & Mary Williams.
Our generous in-kind donors were: Barrington Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe; Lorne & Mimi Burke; Buschauer Portraits & Framing; Catalyst Exhibits; Cucina Della Rosa; Kim Duchossois; Jerry Dunseith; Foster & Julie Duval; Blair & Sheryl Frankenberg; Great American Balloon Co.; IROAD Band with Rob Knapik, Charlie Knapik, Dave Parrish & Will Knight; Clyde Patterson; Michael & Carol Rolfs; RSVP's 2; Seaton Corp. and Jon Stickney.
Last but never least, we applaud our red-hot committee who made it all happen: Anne Rometty, Ellen Mooney and PattiAnn Miles.
Chili & Music Fest co-chairs,
Mimi Burke and Sheryl Frankenberg