Chefs’ Night 2026
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
JOIN US ON MONDAY, MAY THE 4TH.
Chefs’ Night is our premier fundraising event, incorporating food experiences, heartwarming stories from our members, and opportunities to showcase the life-changing impact your generosity has on the lives of people with developmental disabilities. The event draws more than 600 guests for a night of tasting and entertainment.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:30 PM
Location: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Attire: Business casual or dress as your favorite characters. Costumes optional!
We will have some “May the 4th be with you” fun since inclusion should be important in every galaxy.
Expect a special guest appearance from a galaxy far, far away. Join us to see who’s coming!
The 501st Legion Midwest Garrison will be bringing iconic Star Wars characters to Chefs’ Night in support of CEL, and you’re welcome to dress as your favorites too!
2026 Tasting Partners
You can still sponsor the event. Opportunities are available.
Secure your sponsorship today.
- Sponsorship packages range from $500 to $25,000, come with a variety of benefits, and can be tailored to meet your company’s needs.
Videos from the 2025 Chefs’ Night event:
Thanks to our Generous 2026 Sponsors & Benefactors
Benefactors
Platinum Sponsors and Benefactors
Gold Sponsors and Benefactors
Silver Sponsors and Benefactors
- AB Distributing, Inc.
- Sue & Joel Bersh / AIS
- Arrow Electronics
- Barilla
- Betis Direct, LLC
- Commvault
- Corient
- Cozen O’Connor
- Curion LLC
- Deloitte
- The Diamond Family
- The Dorsey Family
- The Family of Jacob Epstein
- First Bank Chicago
- Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club
- Long Grove Confectionery
- Ma Labs Inc.
- Marsh McLennan Agency
- Mayer Brown LLP
- Ray Nair
- Keren & Jared Novack
- Patzik, Frank & Samotny, Ltd.
- Polsinelli PC
- Proline Options
- Savant Wealth Management
- Schneider Electric
- Mike & Joyce Suchsland
- John Supera
- Will & Jennifer Tippet
- Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- UPHoldings
- The Wagner Foundation
- Herb & Melinda Washington
Bronze Sponsors and Benefactors
- The Baboulas Family
- Mark & Amy Bernstein
- Joan & Brad Cannon
- Crown Asset Management
- Susan & Noel Elfant
- The Glasser Family
- Janice & Joel Goldblatt
- Sheila Handwerker
- The Hart Family
- JAB Produce
- Keogh Law, Ltd.
- Kobayashi Healthcare International
- Lakeside Bank
- Harriet Levy & Al Roseroot
- The Marty Family
- MeadeCo LLC
- Mosaic Construction
- OneDigital
- Harriette & Ted Perlman
- PetWise
- Neal & Laurie Price
- The Ripes Family
- Laura Schallman
- Lauren Schrero & Adam Levy
- Stephanie Slatkin & Martin Irgang
- Sunset Foods
- The Swartz Family
- TerSera Therapeutics
Angel Sponsors and Benefactors
- Abt Electronics
- All Temp Heating and Air Conditioning
- BlackHawk Data
- Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
- DPS Automotive
- Mary & Nicholas Greanias
- Jeff & Jayme Greenspan
- Gurstel Law Firm PC
- John Marshall Construction
- Law Offices of Louis F. Cainkar, Ltd.
- Joe & Pam Labellarte
- Jerry Manning
- Nadler Financial Group
- Sharyl & Mike Noeh
- Ravinia Plumbing & Heating
- Taco Bell Albor Restaurant Group
- Jenna Vangalis & Michael Welsh
Photography Sponsor
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