Festa della Repubblica 2025 in Chicago
In the charming setting of the Chicago History Museum, the Italian community in Chicago and the Midwest celebrated the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic with Consul General of Italy in Chicago, Mario Alberto Bartoli, and the representatives of “Sistema Italia” (Italian Institute of Culture, Italian Trade Agency, Italian National Tourist Boar...
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Scholarships 2025
Over $250,000 has been awarded to students of Italian heritage over the years by the JCCIA through various scholarships. Also, over $200,000 has been awarded over the years to young Italian Americans through Women’s Division at their annual Scholarship/Fashion Show. In addition, close to $50,000 has been awarded at the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Hu...
Supino Pizzeria to open 3rd location in Oakland County (MI) suburb
One of Detroit's favorite names in pizza, Supino is planning a third location in 2026. Set to open in Beverly Hills at the Market Fresh shopping plaza at Southfield and 13 Mile roads, this will be the first Supino Pizzeria in Oakland County. "We can do a beer-and-a-slice kind of thing, but we can also do special occasions," said owner Dave Mancini...
XLIV Italian Bowl, American Football League Unveils the 'Gionni Colombo Trophy'
The Italian Super Bowl of American Football is now in full bloom in Toledo, Ohio, as the top teams battle for national glory. The winner of the XLIV Italian Bowl, taking place on June 28, will not only earn the championship title—but also bring home a one-of-a-kind trophy: the Gionni Colombo Trophy, an extraordinary fusion of Italian artistry and a...
A New Italian Spot Hopes to Comfort Lincoln Park After The End of Tarantino’s 30-Year-Run
Another Lincoln Park stalwart fell by the wayside when Tarantino’s closed in March, ending three decades along Armitage Avenue. The neighborhood’s restaurant scene has seen changes in recent times, and three decades seems to be a magic number. Pizza Capri closed its own 30-year run earlier this year when it moved to Avondale. Goose Island Beer Co....
Alto Italian Steakhouse at Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Above The Rest
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani was personally on hand to unveil his latest creation, Alto Italian Steakhouse at Wind Creek Chicago Southland. “Alto means high above, and that’s exactly what we intend to do here, to create a find dining experience that is far above anything experienced here in Chicago Southland. Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani was person...
Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan Awards 2025 Academic Scholarships
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan (IACCM) proudly announced the results of its 2025 scholarship competition at its monthly meeting on June 5 at Andiamo. The Honorable Joseph Toia, Macomb County Circuit Court, has been chairman of the IACCM Scholarship Committee for twenty-five years and once again presided over the awards present...
Benld Italian American Days holds 71st annual celebration
To kick off the summer season, the Benld Italian-American club held a heritage tradition that only a small town with a large heartbeat could provide. For the 71st year, the community of Benld (IL) held its famous Italian-American Days celebration. The Benld City Park was active the entire Memorial Day weekend of May 23 through May 25 with a large a...
Seventeen Italian researchers awarded in Chicago for innovative cancer studies
Seventeen Italian researchers have received the prestigious Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award during the world congress of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago. Eight of them work in Italian institutions and universities, while nine are currently working abroad. Their studies have been recognized for their “high level of...
IACC celebrates 100 years
It began several decades ago. A group of Italian immigrants came to the city of Steubenville, making it their home away from home. These particular individuals were filled with passion …. passion for preserving their cultural identity within America, within Ohio, within Steubenville. And they chose to do so through the theater. A group of these men...
Coratti’s Pizzeria opening in Ann Arbor at former Cottage Inn site
The 75-year-old Cottage Inn on East William Street closed its doors last spring, and now Coratti’s is ready to open theirs. The old building has been transformed into a fun, colorful, open-concept restaurant, with two bocce ball courts, about 220 seats for guests, and a market next door. Vintage bikes hang from the ceiling and metal garage doors op...
Italian street festival brings authentic Italian culture to Indianapolis
Holy Rosary Catholic Church is hosting its annual Italian Street Festival on June 13 and 14 in Indianapolis. The free, family-friendly event will take place at Holy Rosary Church and Lacy Park, offering a taste of authentic Italian culture. The Italian Street Festival will feature over 25 food booths serving Italian meats, pastas, salads, and desse...