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The big winner in tonight’s broadcast of the Primetime Emmy Awards was the HBO movie “Temple Grandin” based on the life of Dr. Temple Grandin, who overcame her autism to become a world renowned animal scientist and advocate for people with disabilities.

In October, Dr. Grandin was in Chicago to be recognized by the American Meat Institute and came out to meet students and tour the facilities of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. We were honored to be joined by Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley and daughter Elizabeth

Dr. Temple Grandin at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences joined by Eli’s Marc and Maureen Schulman and Joan Muhlbauer.

Dr. Grandin with  FFA student leaders at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences and Advisory Board Co-Chairs Marc Schulman and Rouhy Shalabi.

Dr. Temple Grandin visits the barn of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences with Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley and David Gilligan, the former Principal before being named Chief High School Officer for the Chicago Public Schools and Principal William Hook.

Dr. Temple Grandin with Lucille Shaw, the Assistant Principal of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.

When you visit the United Club at Soldier’s Field for a Bears Game, take advantage of the dedicated Eli’s Cheesecake & Dessert Kiosk with an assortment of Eli’s Signature Items.

Eli’s Cheesecake is also available at a number of Concession Stands at the United Club so you can enjoy Eli’s with your meal or snacks.

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Greg Grunberg with the other members of  the Band from TV (Jessie Spencer (Fox’s House),  Scott Grimes (American Dad, ER and Robin Hood),  Adrian Pasdar (Heroes, Desperate Housewives), Bob Guiney (The Bachelor and daily host of GSN) and James Denton (ABC’s Desperate Housewives) ) celebrated the 30th Birthday of Eli’s Cheesecake and the Taste of Chicago at the Taste on Saturday, June 29th.

On Monday, August 23rd. Grunberg stars in the premiere of “Bond of Silence”on Lifetime. Based on real events, Grunberg plays Paul Jackson, a detective investigating the death of an individual trying to stop a teenage house party on New Year’’s Eve.

This marks Grunberg’s first TV movie which he agreed to do because of Oscar winning director. Pete Werner and the great cast. Greg  stars in NBC’s Emmy Award-nominated ensemble drama series “Heroes”  Prior to “Heroes,” Grunberg is best known for his role as Sean on Felicity and Eric Weiss on Alias.

Greg uses the proceeds from his appearances with the Band from TV to raise funds for the Pediatric Epilepsy Project, which raises money for UCLA Pediatric neurology department.

Congratulations Greg on “Bond of Silence” and your commitment to charity and the community!

ugust is State Fair time in Illinois and each year, Director of the Department of Agriculture, now Tom Jennings, hosts a luncheon for the industry and  for agricultural educators and students on Agriculture Day (this year Tuesday, August 17th).  Eli’s is proud to support  Agriculture Day by donating Eli’s Cheesecake for dessert.

WGN Farm Broadcaster and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Tom Jennings recognize Eli’s Cheesecake for once again donating dessert for the Agriculture Day luncheon.

WGN Farm Broadcaster Orion Samuelson with Eli’s Marc, Elana and Maureen Schulman

William Hook, Principal and Sheila Fowler, Master Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor, with Eli’s Marc Schulman at the Illinois State Fair.

Illinois FFA President, John Edgar, Vice President, Jake Ekstrand thank Eli’s Marc and Elana Schulman for donating dessert for the Agriculture Day luncheon.

Eli’s President Marc Schulman thanks University of Illinois Chancellor Bob Easter and President Michael Hogan for their support of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences on Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair.

As always, a highlight of the Illinois State Fair is the Butter Cow. Created by artist, Sharon BuMann, the Butter Cow is made out of 800 lbs. of unsalted butter.

When my dad, Eli Schulman, passed away suddenly on May 7th, 1988, one of the first calls to my family was from Congressman Dan Rostenkowski. Just three days later, the Congressman went to the Floor of House of Representatives and made the  most eloquent statement about Eli, his commitment to the community, his love of politics and his restaurant. Today we join all of Chicago in mourning his loss.

In those 22 years since my dad passed away, the Congressman was most supportive–dining at Eli’s the Place for Steak, touring our Baker, supporting Wright College (both in his beloved 5th Congressional District) and making it possible for us to be part of all of Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Festivities in1993 (with our Big Cake and participation in many inaugural events). We extend our deepest sympathy to the Rostenkowski Family.