Hospital taps social media, puts on buzz-worthy event

Forget those stuffy black- and white-tie hospital galas. For the past 12 years, the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board has put on one of Chicago’s most buzz-worthy singles event, Summer Lovin’. But the evening isn’t just about great food and conversation—it raises major money for medical research. The event started with 300 people as a “beer and brats” party at Northwestern’s law school courtyard downtown. But the following year, after it scor read more...