March of Dimes Chefs Auction Raises $45,000 for Local Families
The Northeast Division of the March of Dimes held its annual Suburban Signature Chefs Auction Wednesday night at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.
Hundreds of local residents filled their plates, and opened their wallets, to help save babies Wednesday night. The Northeast Division of the March of Dimes held its annual Suburban Signature Chefs Auction at Bolingbrook Golf Club. WJOL's Scott Slocum took the podium just after 7, to help auction off silent and live packages, provided by chefs from 16 area restaurants. Bidders had the chance to wet their appetites before the auction, sampling food from each of the chef’s stations in the Main Ballroom. Preliminary totals show the group raised $45,000 from the event. The money goes to support local residents like Jorge and Nirma Marroquin. The Marroquin’s shared their story of survival with the packed Ballroom last night, recalling how …
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Jackie Traynere
10:35 am on Saturday, November 17, 2012
You were great, lucky you as you were next to the piano music. Great time, great food and a wonderful cause. more ›