In the eyes of young Americans, Italy stands as a global leader in wine, food and fashion, according to survey released Monday. Results of the survey by the Italy-USA Foundation, conducted in collaboration with the Loyola University of Chicago, was scheduled for presentation Monday in Italy's lower house.   The poll was conducted with a...

by Erin Brereton   If you thought River North was at capacity for Italian restaurants with the openings of Siena Tavern from "Top Chef" fan favorite Fabio Viviani and Bill and Giuliana Rancic's RPM Italian, think again. The recent debut of Centro and J. Rocco's Italian Table & Bar proves that this bustling neighborhood isn't yet at capac...

The FIAT® brand has partnered with one of Instagram's first and most active creator communities, #JJ, to commission its founder and top photographers to embark on a photo-documented open road adventure in the new Fiat 500L. The road trip began yesterday (September 17) at the FIAT Studio in Chicago and will make stops in Detroit, Pittsburgh, Washing...

The Italian American Chamber of Commerce invites you to CIBO E ARTE An exclusive presentation of the Region of Umbria: Recipes, Tourism and Art Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - Starting at 6:00pm featuring a special tasting of Umbria Regional products, Italian wine, beer and music  

Si è appena conclusa la celebrazione del 69° Anniversario della Festa della Repubblica, organizzata dalla Delegazione del CTIM di Chicago con il patrocinio del Comites di circoscrizione consolare alla presenza del Vice Console Marco Graziosi e del Responsabile dell'Ufficio Scolastico del Consolato Generale d'Italia a Chicago e dei vertici del CTIM...

The Center for Italian Opera Studies and the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago announce a free symposium, "Giovanna d'Arco in Chicago." A welcome reception begins at 10:30 AM.   Co-sponsored by the Chicago Opera Theater (COT) and the Norman Wait Harris Memorial Fund, the symposium led by Philip Gossett pairs a roster of world-renowned sc...

Recreating the magic of the popular musical television show Canzonissima, which ran from 1958 to 1974, Canzonissime 2015 will feature Italian all-stars Fausto Leali, Orietta Berti and Gianni Nazzaro, along with talented actress/comedienne and impersonator Emanuela Aureli as emcee. This one-of-a-kind musical import will hold forth on Wednesday, Marc...

Si chiama "Cuore tricolore" l'unica lista che ha partecipato alle elezioni del Comites di Chicago. Dodici consiglieri eletti: 11 uomini e 1 donna. Questi i loro nomi. Luigi Sciortino 165, Stefano Butera 143, Alessandra Rosa 138, Francesco Galati 92, Carlo Vaniglia 85, Antonio Gandolfo 80, Michele Ruboino 69, Pietro Lorenzini 65, Franco Franch...

The Italian American Society presented Ken, Derek and Brad Leonard with an award on Monday at its annual Charity Gala dinner for their work with local high school athletes and their achievements in coaching. The three were named the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Honorees of the Year for charity and motivation. Ken Leonard has won three...

The Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Andrea Raos is pleased to invite you to the presentation of "The History and Protagonists of Italian Emigration to the United States" Tuesday, July 15th - 6:00 pm - Italian Cultural Institute   Speakers:Paolo Battaglia, co-author of the book "Explorers Emigran...