OSIA to host 91st annual Columbus Banquet
The Order Sons of Italy in America's Grand Lodge of Illinois and Wisconsin will honor the DiNovo Family of 115 Bourbon Street as Humanitarians of the Year and Army Lt. Col. Robert Ruffolo as Columbus Patriot at their 91st annual Columbus Banquet on Oct. 10 at the White Eagle Banquets in Niles. (708-403-7822) was established 17 years ago by...
Pursuing Our Italian Names Together, Chapter 22, Milwaukee
We are Pursuing Our Italian Names Together, Chapter 22. We are also known as and the Italian Family History Club at the Italian Community Center and Milwaukee County Genealogical Society's Italian Area Interest Group. Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago Street, Milwaukee,...
Mother Angelica healed at ‘Miracle House’ when she was Canton teen
by Suzanne Stratford Mother Angelica was known to millions of viewers as the keen-witted, straight-talking Catholic nun, but in Canton, Ohio, she's remembered as a local girl who grew up to make their city proud. Born Rita Rizzo on April 20, 1923, she was by all accounts a kind-hearted Italian-American girl. At the age of 19, she experienced...
L’ambasciatore @CBisogniero in Indiana
L'Ambasciatore d'Italia a Washington, Claudio Bisogniero, era nei giorni scorsi nell'Indiana ( all'interno della circoscrizione consolare di Detroit) per una serie di incontri. Dopo la visita alla fabbrica di telai per automobili da corsa Dallara, il diplomatico ha incontrato il Governatore dell'Indiana Mike Spencer ed il sindaco della citta', Gre...
Elmwood Park Police Chief Frank Fagiano
Frank Fagiano, chief of the Elmwood Park Police Department, has been on the job since 1993. He has solved many crimes, and brought countless criminals to justice. But when asked if any of those crimes stand out in his mind, the answer comes easily. Fagiano instantly recalls a particular crime in 1998, when he was a detective. A young woman was wor...
Baggio family members share their artistic talents
by Paul Basile A unique art exhibit on display at the Midwest Care Center in Glenview showcases the work of a family of artists. Titled "Soulful Journeys," the show features the paintings and sculptures of John Baggio and wife Rita; their daughters, Vanessa and Bridgette; Laura Baggio-Fenton; and Horacio Baggio. The artwork on displa...
Patent troll lawyer Ray Niro dies at 73
by Claire Bushey Raymond Niro, a larger-than-life lawyer who some called the original patent troll and who called himself the defender of the American inventor, died Aug. 8. The Chicago patent litigator had a heart attack while on vacation in Italy. He was 73. Niro made his name representing plaintiffs suing companies for pat...
Herrin celebrates Italian heritage at Festa
By Cheryl Ranchino Herrin rolls out the red carpet — a red, white and green carpet — to celebrate the city's Italian heritage and plenty of red, white and blue to celebrate the beauty of America's Memorial Day weekend with the 23rd annual HerrinFesta Italiana. Kids, Bikes and Pet Parade moves to a new home at 4 p.m. today at McDonald's par...
25th annual Oakley Avenue Italian block party! A father's day tradition! In Chicago
This June marks the 25th annual celebration of Italian culture located in the classic "Heart of Chicago" generations-old Italian neighborhood that draws approximately 25,000 attendees annually. The event features five stages of headline entertainment, great italian wines, authentic Italian food specialities from the incredible restaurants located i...
St. Anthony Church in Rockford Hosting Annual St. Joseph's Altar Tradition
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at 1010 Ferguson Street in South Rockford is hosting its annual St. Joseph’s Day Altar on Sunday March 15, 2015 from 11:30 am until 3:00 pm in the basement church hall. The community is invited to partake in the festive traditional meal of meatless pasta, omelets, vegetables, and Italian pastries. The church hal...
Columbian Club installs Zivojnovic as president
Elmwood Park real estate broker Jonathan Zivojnovic will step up to the presidency of the Columbian Club of Chicago when members and guests gather for the organization's annual installation gala on Jan. 16 at the Loew's Hotel O'Hare. (708-456-9200). "I have served as president and chairperson for many other groups, and I must say that this is...
Meijer Gardens opens exhibition of Italian artist Paladino
A new exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in western Michigan features the work of Italian sculptor, painter, printmaker and installation artist Mimmo Paladino, including a massive installation of life-size terra cotta figures and two new works by the artist. Titled "Mimmo Paladino: Present Into Past," the exhibition include...