Chicago Children’s Museum held its annual fundraising gala November 4 in the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. The evening’s theme, “Make.Believe.”, highlighted the museum’s commitment to celebrating the creativity and imagination of children, the impossible becoming possible and childlike wonder. With storybook style and fairytale flair, guests showed their support by bidding on auction … Read more
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