Enjoy the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction Wednesday

There's still time to reserve your spot for the March of Dimes Suburban Signature Chefs Auction Wednesday. 

More than 300 guests will sample delectable dishes from about 15 local chefs representing the cities of Bolingbrook, Joliet, Countryside, Lisle, Naperville and Warrenville.

This fundraising event to help prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality, will be held at the Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Bolingbrook Mayor Roger C. Claar is the Honorary Chair and Scott Slocum, Program Director of WJOL Radio is the Celebrity Auctioneer/Master of Ceremonies.

Participating restaurants include:

• Andy’s Frozen Custard
• Bolingbrook Golf Club
• Branmor’s American Grill
• Chef by Request Catering
• Coopers Hawk Winery
• Francesca’s at the Promenade
• Gordon Biersch
• Harrah’s Casino
• Heaven on Seven
• Hollywood Casino
• Joliet Junior College Epicurean Club
• Mago Grill
• McQ’s Sports Bar
• Meson Sabika
• Sullivans Steak House
• Two Brothers Tap House

This event will also feature an extensive auction of exclusive items, such as:

• 14k Yellow Gold and CZ Diamond Bracelet from J & M Jewelers
• Bulls Tickets on the Floor
• White Sox Tickets
• Blackhawks Tickets
• Many Golf packages from Olympia Fields, Bolingbrook Golf Club, the Village of Woodridge
• 12 Course Dinner for 4 People at one of the top Restaurants in the Country, Alinea, Chicago
• A Home Brewer Kit from Kozol Brothers, Joliet
• A Signed bottle of wine from St. Julian Wine Co., Paw Paw, MI.
• Many Photography packages form Randal Photography, Bob Campbell Photography, DeVarney Photography

The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction is held in nearly 200 cities across the country. In 2011, these events raised over $15 million to make sure all babies are born healthy. This unique and fun dining experience, where top local chefs present their signature dishes in a tasting format, has raised more than $145 million for the March of Dimes since the firstSignature Chefs Auction was held in 1989. 

Held in the fall, Signature Chefs Auction kicks off November Prematurity Awareness Month. This November, the March of Dimes is focusing on educating the public about the importance of waiting at least 39 weeks to deliver a baby, so long as the pregnancy is healthy and does not require an early elective delivery. March of Dimes supports labor happening on its own if there is no medical need to deliver early because waiting at least 39 weeks allows a baby’s brain, lungs, and liver to develop to the fullest. Elective deliveries prior to 39 weeks gestation are associated with higher rates of admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, respiratory problems, increased use of ventilator support and more.

For more information about this local Signature Chefs Auction, visit www.marchofdimes.com/illinois and click on “Events” or call 815-600-8087. 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news:

• Sign up for our daily email newsletter

• Like us on Facebook for a slightly different take.