Summit Host WTTW Fundraiser with Phil Ponce

The Summit of Uptown Brings Popular TV Host

for May 12 Benefit Luncheon in Park Ridge

The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit Avenue, Park Ridge, is bringing Phil Ponce, host of “Chicago Tonight”, the popular weeknight news and entertainment show on WTTW-TV, Channel 11, to speak on "A Report from the 50-yard Line" at a fundraising luncheon on Thursday, May 12, at noon.

Tickets for the event are $20; $10 for seniors 65 and older. Because federal funding for public broadcasting—both radio and television—is in danger of being cut, forcing an expected 100+ stations to close their doors, a portion of the price of  each ticket benefits public television and WTTW-TV.  

In addition, The Summit of Uptown will match the donated portion to increase the total contribution. “We are pleased to bring Phil to The Summit and give local fans of his popular program and public television a chance to hear from him,” says Marc Dennison, Executive Director of The Summit. “We are also supporting public television in the process.”

Ponce's topic is gleaned from his nightly role on the flagship show of America's most watched PBS station, Chicago Tonight. He gives personal insights into the political, business and social trends affecting the Chicago area.  Attendees will enjoy his

off-the-record observations about the people, stories and issues that are making headlines.

Longtime Chicago area residents will remember John Callaway, the popular Chicago broadcast journalist, as the original host of “Chicago Tonight” which began in 1984.  In 1999, Ponce succeeded Callaway as host of the program which reports primarily on local news and showcases artists and events.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early or stay late for tours of the newly renovated Summit of Uptown which offers independent and assisted living options.  Parking is available in the Uptown City garage across the street. For information on this and other entertaining events at The Summit, visit www.summitofuptown.com .