Join the who's who of Illinois government and public policy on Thursday, September 12, at the Hyatt Regency West Tower, Crystal Ballroom, 151 E Wacker St, Chicago, IL, to celebrate and support the Edgar Fellows Program. The cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. and the dinner at 7 p.m. Details on sponsorship levels can be found in the "Donate & Tickets" section of this site. Levels begin at Individual Patron with a donation of $500 and go to Platinum Sponsor with a donation of $25,000 or more. The Chicago Tribune's chief political reporter, Rick Pearson, will moderate a panel discussion, "Polls, Predictions, and Public Confidence," featuring two panelists with expertise in polling and political campaigns. Former Republican State Rep. Mark Batinick of M3 Consulting and Brian Stryker, Managing Partner for Impact Research, a firm with deep experiences with Democratic candidates, will provide insights. Dress for the event is business attire. Valet parking for the event will be available at a reduced rate of $49. This is strictly for the event and is not applicable for overnight parking. A limited block of hotel rooms is being held at the Hyatt Regency for a discounted rate of $279 + taxes. They will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These reservations must be made no later than August 12 to get this special rate. This is the link for hotel reservations: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRC/G-IEDG. Edgar Fellows Fund is a 501(c)(3). As such, the amount of your contribution for this event that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of money contributed over $115 per meal which is the value of goods or services provided by the organization. If you would prefer to send a check for your tickets/sponsorship, please make the check payable to "Edgar Fellows." It should be sent to: Edgar Fellows P. O. Box 5358 Springfield, IL 62705-5358