ROCHELLE — The Rochelle Township High School Education Foundation is putting the finishing touches on its chili cook-off fundraiser set for Saturday, Oct. 19.
The event will be held at Salt 251 and begins at 6 p.m. with the competitive chili-tasting event. “Celebrity” chefs will serve chili to attendees who will sample and vote for their favorite chili.
Chefs include RHTS principal Chris Lewis, Rochelle Mayor John Bearrows, RTHS parent Watsana Thiravong and Rochelle firefighter Curt Helgren.

Tickets are $20 and are available at RTHS, Salinas Chiropractic and at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chili-the-vodka-boys-tickets-73902709995.
The Vodka Boys will entertain from 8 to 11 p.m.
Raffle prizes will also be awarded all night long. Raffle tickets are $5 or six for $20.
The RTHS Education Foundation has awarded more than $160,000 in classroom grants since 2005.

Chef profiles

Chef: Watsana Thiravong
Recipe name: Wholesome Goodness

Chef: Chris Lewis
Partner: Jason Harper
Secret or unique ingredient: It is a secret
Where did you acquire the recipe: From my wife
One word that best describes the dish: Amazing

Chef: John Bearrows
Recipe name: Mayor’s Chili
Partner: Dina Bearrows
Secret or unique ingredient: “Can’t tell...It’s a secret.”
Where did you acquire the recipe: My wife’s mother handed it down - it’s an old family recipe
One word that best describes the dish: Savory

Chef: Curt Helgren
Recipe name: 5 Alarm Station Chili
Secret or unique ingredient: It’s a secret!
Where did you acquire the recipe: Fire department members
One word that best describes the dish: Amazing