The American Italian Cultural Society is best known for its monthly spaghetti dinners and for throwing one of the Joliet area's biggest weekend summer festivals every August. But now there's even more news to share.

In recent weeks, the Italian club underwent its most extensive remodeling project since it opened back in 1988. The new bar and new dining room are intended to give the club a modern look. Club leaders want to see the hall and bar used more by the community.