CHICAGO (WLS) -- A gala Saturday night aims to help provide life-changing opportunities to children in need.
The event was organized by the "Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois," which provides housing and college-prep education to help children reach their full potential.
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The scholars, as they're called, go on to a variety of careers, including education and finance.
Martha Idler, the wife of ABC7 General Manager John Idler, received the organization's Heart of Gold Award at the event.
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ABC7's Dionne Miller was also emceeing for the gala.