The Metropolitan Planning Council's 2024 Annual Event will be held Oct. 23 from 6-9 p.m., and tickets are now on sale. Poet and artist Leslé Honoré will receive the Community Impact Award and George A. Ranney, Jr., former deputy budget director for Gov. Richard Ogilvie, will receive the Champions of Change Award during the event. Interested attendees can visit the website to buy tickets.