Comedian, talk-show host and former Academy Awards host Ellen DeGeneres will be the featured entertainer at ‘Wish Ball 2007,’ the gala presented by the Illinois chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation.
The event will take place at Union Station’s Great Hall. There will be dinner; dancing; a raffle; and live and silent auctions. Proceeds will help fund wishes for 100 local children battling life-threatening medical conditions.
Tickets are $400 each or $4,000 for a table. Call 312-602-WISH or see www.wishes.org.
Additionally, a block of rooms is reserved at the Hilton Chicago for May 4 and May 5 at $179/night. Call Hilton at 877-865-5320 to make reservations.