Join the who's who of Illinois government and public policy on Tuesday, September 9, 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 program will be announced at a later date Dress for the event is business attire. Valet parking for the event will be available. 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 $339 + state and local taxes. They will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These reservations must be made no later than September 9 to get this special rate by calling Hyatt's central reservation number 888.421.1442 and referring to "Edgar Fellows Dinner." 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