Preparations are under way for the Oct. 9 Chicago House World Tour Gala at Chicago’s Hotel InterContinental. 2004 Honorees at a VIP Awards Presentation include Edwards Buice, Kraft Foods, and FOX News Chicago. The event will feature Latin-inspired cuisine and tropical cocktails, a silent auction with chances to win trips to Curacao, Spain, Asia, and Key West. Tickets cost $250-$350 and are available online at WWW.CHICAGOHOUSE.ORG or by calling the Chicago House ticketline at (773) 248-5200 x.303.