More than 320 guests tour Chicago lakefront

CHICAGO — More than 320 home furnishings industry executives enjoyed a scenic tour of this city’s lakefront during the annual Midwest Dinner Cruise, a benefit for the City of Hope.

The event, which included dinner, music and dancing, raised more than $180,000 for the medical center’s research and treatment programs.

Among the attendees was John Disa, president and CEO of Wheeling, Ill.-based retailer Wickes Furniture, who will be honored in October with one of the City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Awards. Nearly 100 Wickes employees joined him.

Also representing sponsors at the event were David Milgrom of DMSI and Ted Wecker of Sea Products/Skyline Furniture. Jena Hall of Aspenhome and Roger Murray of Simmons, who serve as presidents of the City of Hope’s National Home Furnishings Industry Chapter, also attended.