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The Kankakee County Lodge of the Sons of Italy goes on record supporting the Concerned Catholics of Kankakee in their effort to keep St. Rose Church open. St. Rose was the host of the Sons of Italy meetings for many years and still has a vital role to play in the community. St. Rose is the oldest Catholic parish in the city of Kankakee. It was foun...

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When: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute - 500 N Michigan, #1450 - Organized by : Istituto Italiano di Cultura - Entrance : Free Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded...

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When: Tuesday, November 21st at 6pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450, The exhibition will be on view through January 8, 2018 On the occasion of the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial, September 16, 2017 through January 8, 2018, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Chicago Architecture Biennial are pleased to...

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A new Italian spot, offering sandwiches, hot dogs and more, has opened its doors in the neighborhood. Called Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage, the fresh arrival is located at 157 W North Ave. (between La Salle Dr. & Wells St.) in Old Town. Pop's—which has locations throughout the greater Chicago area—specializes in sandwiches, burgers, dogs and more....

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On November 11 every year the United States observe Veterans Day, an official United States public holiday, that honors military veterans, those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Several Italian Americans were part of the US Forces through the decades. In particular, after Pearl Harbor many Italian citizens living in the United States w...

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Chicago Cubs‘ All-Star Italian American first baseman Anthony Rizzo was presented the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award at Minute Maid Park prior to the start of game three of World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers on October 27, 2017. The Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball’s prestigious award that recognizes sportsman...

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The Human Rights Campaign ( HRC ) Chicago Steering Committee today announced that Barilla will receive the HRC Corporate Equality Award at the HRC Chicago Gala on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at the Fairmont in Chicago. The award recognizes Barilla's exceptional growth and commitment to equality for the LGBTQ community.  "Barilla has made huge stri...

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When: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute - 500 N Michigan Ave - Organized by : Istituto Italiano di Cultura - Entrance : Free This lecture will focus on Pellegrino Artusi’s book Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well (La scienza in cucina e l’arte di mangiar bene). This cookbook, publis...

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You know Gibson's, the steak guys. Or, as you'll soon know them, the pasta guys. Basically, as long as you know them, you should be fine. Because after sitting pretty since 2005, Gibson's is about to debut their first new Chicago restaurant, Gibson's Italia. Have a look around, won't you... They're not messing around with three floors of riverfront...

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Some may find sacred music composer Giovanni Pierluigi de Palestrina's work challenging to sing but the Midwest Motet Society is up to the challenge. The Flossmoor-based chamber choir presents "Rome and Beyond: Paired with Palestrina" Nov. 5 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Forest to open its 2017-18 season. "A few years ago Emile Augustine, one...

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