URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Katie Harlan, a Make-A-Wish Illinois volunteer leader, joined WCIA's Taylor Mitchell to talk about an upcoming event.

The nonprofit organization's A Night of Wishes event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Willow Creek Farm in Urbana. The night will include a beautiful setting with food, vendors, a DJ, games and kids and adults are encouraged to wear costumes.

All of the proceeds of this event go toward granting the wishes of kids suffering from critical illnesses across Illinois. The money goes directly back to local kids fighting these illnesses to give them hope and build resilience while they are going through a difficult time.

Make-A-Wish works with kids up to 18-years-old who have battled critical illnesses. These kids can partner with

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