
Brad Lozier, Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia, Michael Landers, Reyahd Kazmi, Michael Collins
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE FELDT AND ROBIN SUBAR
SOS Children’s Villages Illinois hosted 150 guests at its annual gala, Dining & Conversation, sponsored by Sodexo, in May. The day began with a Leadership Reception at 210 Design House, a tour of Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, and an opportunity for SOS Illinois foster parents to discuss the rewards and challenges of caring for foster children. The evening dinner was held in the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, as the 2019 Luminaries visited each table for an intimate conversation with guests. Luminaries included Christian Bale, Adam McKay, David Eigenberg, Zach Filkins, Gillian Flynn, and more. sosillinois.org

SOS Illinois Alumni Tevin Marteth, Gillian Flynn

Zach Filkins, Jim Wolfe

SOS Illinois CEO Tim McCormick, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Rich Gamble

Jonah Siegellak, Gina Adduci, Tina Balderas, Mel La Giglia, Natalie Wyeth Earnest, David Eigenberg, John La Giglia, Zoe Borys, Reyahd Kazmi

Christian Bale

Roni Neumann, Christian Bale