Patti O. I have had good luck with Chicago chocolate tours they are usually willing to help!! who wouldn't want to go on a tour around Chicago and taste test the finest chocolates along the way!!
Patti, have you tried Googling "Chicago Donation Request?" I just did, and it came up with a bunch of places, with links to their pages - the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Zoological Society, Chicago Fire, WNBA Sky, Panera Bread, Cubs, Waldorf Astoria, Blackhawks, Bears, and that was just on the first page. Do the same thing for Milwaukee and you will get a lot of ideas that way. You are lucky in that a place like Chicago has limitless possibilities, including lots of sports teams.
Good luck with your upcoming auction! If you have the chance, let us know how it went -- Sounds like you've done everything you can to make it a great and successful event!
For those of you who have received Cabot cheese donation. Do you display the cheese in a basket? Or just a write up with what cheeses come in the package and the value?
who wouldn't want to go on a tour around Chicago and taste test the finest chocolates along the way!! 