Great Stories Awards Night 2025

You are invited to our 7th Annual Great Stories Awards Night on Wednesday evening, June 11, 2025. Reach Out and Read Illinois has grown to include over 180 clinics across the state, reaching over 160,000 children each year! We are proud to have reached so many, but there are more families and children to reach in Illinois and we need your help to do it. Funds raised at this event will help expand and connect ALL Illinois ROR clinics.

This year, we are proud to celebrate a huge milestone in our history in Illinois and will present the Great Stories Award to every single Reach Out and Read Illinois clinic! Join us in community as we celebrate our growth and raise the necessary funds to continue to expand.

With your attendance at our event you will enjoy light appetizers, beer and wine, networking and lots of opportunities to celebrate with each other. Secure your spot today!

Getting to Carnivale in Chicago!

Valet Parking: $20 for 4 hours

Self-Parking: Public lots are available behind Carnivale and Halsted/Fulton Market, metered street parking is also available.

Public Transportation: Carnivale is centrally located and a short walk from the Blue and Green CTA lines and many buses.