Naperville Preservation holds contest to help document historic Tosi houses
Orange doors, geometric balconies and triangular chimneys: these are some of the features that distinguish the mid-century modern houses designed by architect Don Tosi. The homes he built in Naperville and elsewhere represent a journey to the past — specifically, to a post-World War II era that offered a promise of a bright future for young familie...
Concert Opera of Greater Chicago presents bel canto masterpiece: Donizetti’s ‘La Favorita’
Concert Opera of Greater Chicago has announced its summer production of Gaetano Donizetti’s bel canto masterpiece, “La Favorita,” an Italian opera in four acts to be performed in concert version with English supertitles. The COGC chorus and orchestra will be conducted by Maestro William Intriligator; Music Director and Conductor of the Dubuque Symp...
Simbario feast about family, faith for Bertucci
As they have for 105 years, the members of the San Rocco di Simbario Society will embark on a five-and-a half-hour procession through the streets of Chicago’s Chinatown to honor the patron saint of their ancestral hometown. In the process, they’ll be celebrating their Catholic faith and maintaining a tradition now entering its fifth generation. “It...
Columbus Piave Club to Host Car & Motorcycle Show to Benefit Italian Festival Parade and Student Musicians
The Columbus Piave Club is revving up for its annual Car & Motorcycle Show, returning Saturday, August 16, 2025, to the historic Valley Dale Ballroom. This much-anticipated community event combines classic cars, family fun, and cultural celebration—all in support of the Columbus Italian Festival Parade and High School Marching Band Competition. Ope...
Festa Italiana in Mokena, IL
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Yunker Park, 10824 W La Porte Rd, Mokena, IL. Live music, a large selection of food, beverages, children's entertainment, games, magic, ballons, a splash pad, a spaghetti eating contest, an Italian car show, and more, all at the Fest. Special prayer service for Our Lady of Mount Carmel and procession at 10:30, s...
West Michigan Italian Festival 'Festa Italiana' to return after 25 year hiatus
The West Michigan Italian Fest, or Festa Italiana, is set to return this weekend in Byron Center in Grand Rapids (MI) after a quarter-century hiatus. Hosted and ran by the newly-formed 501c3 West Michigan Italian Cultural Center, the festival celebrates Italian culture and heritage in our area. "We all have a rich history of immigrating here, you k...
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago’s “Official” Little Italy. Chicago’s Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street celebrates the great history of the neighbor...
Festa Italiana Brings the Heart of Italy to Schererville, IN
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy at Festa Italiana, Northwest Indiana’s premier celebration of Italian culture! Hosted by Villa Cesare Events & Banquets, this beloved annual festival returns July 25-27, 2025, with free admission for all ages. Join us for a weekend packed with authentic Italian cuisin...
Ohio's Louie Vito Seeks Olympic Bid With Italy
There’s no dodging this question: Louie Vito is officially seeking a spot at his third Olympics. Diehard fans of competition snowboarding probably made that assumption, but the news became official when he told David DeGuzman, a reporter for Ohio’s NBC affiliate TV station, in an interview that aired July 8, 2025.Vito will once again compete for It...
Seven Hills to host Italian sister city with gala event
Mayor Simone Costanzo of Coreno Ausonio, Italy, is coming to Seven Hills. The mayor of the Italian municipality will be hosted by his sister city counterpart, Seven Hills Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta, at a special gala event Aug. 2 at the Community Recreation Center. The upcoming international visit so far has exceeded Biasiotta’s expectations.“Worki...
We Have a New Home!
Dear Friends of the Italian American Veterans Museum,Great news! The Italian American Veterans Museum has landed at its new location in Addison, Illinois. And better yet, we have allies to help us make the transition, including you! We are pleased to announce that we will occupy a splendid new space in a stately 100-year-old building situated acros...
Terry Francona gets his 2,000th managerial win as the Reds beat the Rockies 4-2
Terry Francona has added another milestone to his impressive career. Francona became the 13th manager in major league history to reach 2,000 wins when the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Sunday. “I don’t think I’ve ever tried to delude myself. I mean some of those names up there are kind of like baseball royalty,” Francona said. “I...