The Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation held a fundraiser Wednesday night in East Peoria to benefit the organization’s scholarship programs.

The event raised nearly $11,000.

For the last several years, REEF has held a “Fun-raiser” which lets Illinois REALTORS® try their hand at games of skill to win bottles of wine. The event takes place at the Public Policy Meetings held each January, and is one of the major fundraisers for the organization.

Since 2000, REEF has awarded more than a half million dollars in educational scholarships.