Update: Chicago Journalists Association 72nd Annual Dinner !

Response to our Oct. 14 Awards' dinner has been tremendous. We have been told that Gov. Quinn will be among the many guests who will pay tribute to Sun-Times columnist Stella Foster-a longtime acquaintance-and other journalists receiving awards. Reservations are still being taken, so make them today! Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues!  Make sure you use the following mailing address and include 'Suite 117' in the address. We've had a few reservations returned because it was omitted. The Chicago Journalists Association 1800 Nations Drive, Suite 117 Gurnee, IL 60031 Original invitation follows:

Our Chicago Journalists Association has already set the table for its 72nd annual dinner Friday evening, Oct. 14, 2011 selecting five outstanding journalists for its Special Awards. They are: Sun-Times columnist Stella Foster, Chicago Tribune arts and jazz critic Howard Reich, CBS News' chief correspondent Lara Logan, Tribune columnist Mary Schmich and artist June Brigman.

(View invitation) 

Details:
Reception 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner, 6:30 p.m.
Co-emcess: Karen Jordan and Christian Farr

Location:
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 West Mart Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60654
Self parking on premises

Dinner tickets:
$90.00 per person, $720.00 per table of eight, $900 per table of ten

Checks should be made payable to 'The Chicago Journalists Association'

1800 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031

For additional information call the CJA Hotline: (312) 458-9792.  More information can be found at www.chicagojournalists.org

It will be a great night of awards, celebration, and friendship.  Meet old friends and make some new ones! Look forward to seeing you there!

Allen Rafalson

President 

Chicago Journalists Association

Lloyd H Weston

Member of the Board

Chicago Journalists Association