Okay, let’s tackle this. So Joanne has skills like event planning, marketing, and management. These are valuable in the events industry. She’s based in Northbrook, IL, which is a suburb of Chicago. Event planners in the Chicago area can command higher rates due to the high demand for events. However, the rates vary widely depending on experience, company size, and type of event. For a junior-level event planner, $75–$100 per hour might be reasonable. Considering Joanne’s skills and experience, maybe slightly higher. Some event planners in the Chicago area average $125–$200 per hour. Let’s estimate around $100, on the lower end of that range.