Chefs’ Night 2026 Recap
Thanks for being part of Chefs’ Night!
You proved that Inclusion is Important in Every Galaxy.
Your generosity, through sponsorships, ticket sales, and considerable donations at the event itself, totaled more than $530,000 to support CEL programs and ensure that people with developmental disabilities have every opportunity to experience all of life’s possibilities!
Thank you to CEL member Beth Bro and her mom Susan for sharing their story from the stag, reminding us why CEL is committed to making a meaningful difference for people with disabilities every day.
Thank you to everyone who makes this event possible!
We also want to extend our gratitude to our amazing volunteers, CEL staff, the 501st Midwest Garrison, and to our wonderful Tasting Partners who donated their time and costs to serve delicious food and drinks, making the evening truly unforgettable. Thank you, too, to CEL’s Board, Trustees, Board Emeritus, Sponsors and Benefactors, and the Chefs’ Night Committee. You can see all of our amazing supporters in our Digital Benefit Book.
Chefs’ Night 2026 Photos
Missed Chefs’ Night or still celebrating? Watch our recap video!
2026 Tasting Partners
Featured Chefs’ Night Videos:
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
- Brandt Box & Paper
- Commvault
- Corient
- Cozen O’Connor
- Curion LLC
- Deloitte
- Steve & Maria Demet
- 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
- Transwestern
- 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
- Kristy & Rich Wrigley
Photography Sponsor
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