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...
Brembo receives Gm Quality Excellence Award
Brembo's disc processing plant in Mapello, Italy has been awarded the General Motor's Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 2013, during an Opel/Vauxhall event. GM gives this award to suppliers who have excelled in the past 12 months for the highest quality standards in the automotive industry. Brembo, which has always focused on providing its cus...
Fresh Italian flavors make this neighborhood gem sparkle
By Cathy Phillips Any neighborhood is just that much better when it has a great little Italian place in it. That is most assuredly the case now for Avon Lake, where chef Joe Truscello recently opened Sapori Italian Grille with partner Kelly Marquis. With classic yet fresh Italian flavors, Sapori is just the kind of gem that any neighborhood is luc...
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...
Florence: The Heart of the Renaissance - A photo exhibit by Jon Guido Bertelli
When: Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)Where: Italian Cultural Institute , 500 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1450 , Chicago, IL The photographer will be in attendance at the opening.Jon Guido Bertelli, from Florence, Italy, academically trained there and in Oslo. Following a few years as an Art Director / Graphic Designer he cho...
IU President McRobbie To Strengthen University's Historic Ties To Italy, Poland
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie will lead an IU delegation to Italy and Poland this week.They will celebrate anniversaries of relationships with key university partners and work to enhance existing relationships and develop new ones in these countries. Among the key milestones being celebrated are the 50th anniversary of IU's stud...
Il Consiglio Generale degli Italiani all'Estero (C.G.I.E.) Commissione Continentale dei Paesi Anglofoni (Stati Uniti, Canada, Australia e Sud Africa) si riunira’ a Detroit dal 25 al 27 Aprile 2014
I membri di questa commissione si riuniranno qui a Detroit insieme a una delegazione di Senatori e rappresentanti del Ministero degli Affari Esteri dal 25 al 27 Aprile e saranno ospiti del COMITES, del Consolato d'Italia e del Consiglio dei Presidenti. Le riunioni saranno aperte al pubblico con il seguente programma:
Executive says Chrysler’s city commitment high priority
by Tyrel Linkhorn Even as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles looks to expand its valuable Jeep brand worldwide, a high-ranking executive from the the newly unified automaker said Tuesday the company remains committed to the brand's importance in Toledo and its history here. "We recognize Toledo is the spiritual home of the Jeep," said Maur...