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Connie Lindsey poses with her award with Michael O’Grady President and CEO of Northern Trust and Karen Freeman-Wilson, President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League.

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Chicago Urban League Meets Fundraising Goal

Iconic R&B Male Group Boyz II Men Performs Live with Surprise Appearance by Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

At a pivotal 60th year, the Chicago Urban League’s Golden Fellowship Dinner lived up to its reputation of being one of the hottest tickets in town. On Saturday, more than 1,000 of the Chicago’s corporate, civic and community leaders gathered at the Hyatt Regency Chicago to party with a purpose while successfully raising more than $1.6 million in support of the organization’s programs. Iconic R&B group Boyz II Men took the stage, surprising the crowd with a special appearance by Grammy- award winning singer/songwriter Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.