Casa of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Is Proud to Present
CASAblanca – Dancing with the Local Stars
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Where:
Peoria Civic Center Ballroom
201 SW Jefferson Avenue
Peoria, IL 61602
Get Directions: Google map
What: CASA’s primary fundraising event of the year is a fun-filled evening featuring local celebrities dancing with local dance instructors and competing against each other. Local celebrity judges will rate each couple’s performance, and with audience votes added in, determine the “Critics’ Choice Award” winners. Competitive dance judges will determine the “Merit Award.” Sponsorships, ticket sales, online votes and Sponsor A Child donations determine the “People’s Choice Award” winners. The event not only offers a dance competition but good food, drink and music.
The Annual CASAblanca: Dancing With the Local Stars is an event not to be missed!
Why: Proceeds from the event support the work of specially trained CASA volunteers who advocate for children in the Tenth Judicial Circuit who have experienced abuse and neglect.
TICKETS
$300 per person
$3,000 per table of 10
SPONSORSHIP opportunities are available!
Download the sponsor levels and form
Raffle, auction and advertising online form
Find out more about CASAblanca!
Contact CASA at casa@peoriacounty.org or 309-669-2939 for more information or to purchase tickets.
CASA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Pamela Perrilles
EMCEES
Ryan Hite
I am a husband to my amazing wife Molly, who uses her gifts to help deaf and hard of hearing children in public schools and I’m a proud Dad to Elijah (12) and Piper (10). My professional life is in Talent Acquisition at RLI Insurance Company. In my spare time I love to help coach kids’ activities, support several non-profits that are near and dear to our family’s hearts (JDRF, St. Jude, and CASA) and I’m an active member of a local cooking club. As a past participant (and WINNER!) of CASAblanca I’m very excited to Co-Host this year. I believe in and have seen the “why” behind CASA’s mission. We have very close friends that are CASAs, and my brother and sister-in-law have advocated for kids in the court system, been foster parents, and have now formally adopted two girls.
PRESENTING SPONSORS AND CO-CHAIRS OF CASABLANCA 2024
Tim & Peggy Crane
Tim and Peggy Crane have been in Peoria for 11 years. They have two sons, ages 20 and 12. The oldest attends Baylor University (their alma mater, and where they met). Peggy has practiced law since graduating from Tulane Law School. Tim works for Caterpillar. They have been married for 27 years and care deeply about their community and justice work. Tim and Peggy were led to CASA by dear friends and are honored to support the amazing work that CASA does.