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By Cookie Curci   This is not your grandma's Al Capone. No, you won't find that notorious image in this book. He's not the Al Capone we've seen in countless films, documentaries and TV programs, not the Al Capone (1899-1947) who ruled the Chicago underworld during the "Roaring Twenties" or masterminded the St. Valentine's Day massacre. No, t...

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by Nick Kurczewski   The Maserati Ghibli is the Italian automaker's attempt at being less esoteric and a bit more mainstream. The brand's sultry good looks are still there, thank goodness. But the entry price is a slightly more digestible $66,900 - or tens of thousands less than the next Maserati in the family tree.   That's stil...

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La manager più in vista di un marchio della moda universalmente noto come Dolce & Gabbana. È stata lei ad aprire il grande negozio sulla Fifth Avenue, il flagship store, e poi a lanciare le boutique di Toronto, Chicago, Aspen e Boston. Una vita sotto i riflettori, immersa nel mondo delle celebrity della moda e dello spettacolo.   Federic...

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Congrats — and a big "Bravo!" — to Chicago's own George Randazzo — founder and chairman of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame — for being among the honorees at the upcoming 38th annual National Italian American Foundation gala in Washington, D.C. Randazzo will receive the organization's Community Leadership Award.   The other...

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Neighborhoods of the World Festival: Featuring Italian Star Daniela NardiSunday, February 8th, 12 noon - 3pmNavy Pier - Crystal Gardens - 600 E Grand - Chicago   This year's Neighborhoods of the World, an annual cultural tribute celebrating the rich tapestry of Chicago's diverse communities, will open with a performance by awa...

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Navy Pier is adding a household Chicago pizza name to its growing list of new restaurants designed to boost traffic at the lakeside tourist hotspot. Giordano's Pizza is slated to move in to the 3,200-square-foot dining space on the north side of the pier's main entrance, the restaurant chain will announce today.   The highly visible spa...

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CHICAGO - Presentato al nuovo Console generale d'Italia a Chicago Adriano Monti il documento d'intesa fra la città di Bagheria, il Consolato e il Comites per promuovere la città siciliana negli USA.   Nel corso dell'incontro Luigi Sciortino, presidente dell'Associazione Bagheria nel Mondo e componente del Comites tra gli anni 1991-2010, ha c...

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by Lou Carlozo   With his exhibit "Over 50," which runs through July 10 at Oak Park's Narrow Gallery, Robert M. Proce pays tribute to the dignity and grace of an older generation. Having worked so long in the painter's medium, Proce knows well both his craft and the age group he depicts. "The ages range from 50 to 102," says Proce, 75, whos...

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By Doug Halberstadt   Located in the heart of Little Italy in downtown Chicago is the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Its address is 1431 W. Taylor St. It's only about an hour-and-a-half drive from almost anywhere in the Rockford area (depending on traffic and construction). It's the best and closest sports hall of fame to our...

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Celebrate your Italian pride or amore for Italian culture and music, food, fashion and fun at the 7th Annual Taylor Street Festa Italiana! From Thursday, August 22nd – Sunday, August 25th, the annual festival returns to Taylor Street celebrating the history and heritage of Chicago's Little Italy. Open to all ages, guests will be inspired to dress,...

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