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Francesco Rosi was one of Italy's most acclaimed and influential film-makers from the 1950s to the '90s.  Committed to portraying social issues, he continued the post-war neo-realist style, often examining corruption and criminality in his movies. His film The Mattei Affair won the Palme d'Or at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival.   "Hands O...

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A panel of Italian American authors from the Chicago area will be autographing and discussing their books at a special presentation at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 9, at Casa Italia, the Italian Cultural Center, 3800 Division Street, Stone Park. The event will begin with refreshments and book sales at 9:30 a.m., followed by presentations at 10 a.m. &...

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by Connie Reed   One of the first noticeable signs that Sergio's Cucina Italiana in Itasca, Illinois, is authentically Italian is the lack of the strong garlic pungency that smacks you in the face when you walk into so many Italian restaurants. Sergio Abate, owner and self-proclaimed "top problem solver" confirmed that in his restaurant garl...

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After 20 years honing its apparel skills in Europe, Beretta is taking aim at the American market. According to WWD, the 500-plus-year-old company, whose primary business is firearms, has offered apparel targeted to hunters and outdoorsmen in its own stores for more than 20 years.   For fall, Beretta is expanding its offering to a full lifest...

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Collinsville's 31st annual Italian Fest begins at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, with the opening ceremonies on the Venezia Stage, including a performance of classic Italian songs by area-native Bailey Jo Hutton. After graduating from Edwardsville High School, Hutton was accepted to John Hopkins Peabody Institute in Maryland where she is currently a so...

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by Leonard F. Amari   This month we introduce in these pages, the highly respected and hardworking mayor of the city of Berwyn, Illinois. Robert J. Lovero. Having been born at Mother Cabrini Hospital in the Taylor Street Neighborhood and residing in Berwyn for the last 50 years, Bob has embraced his Italian-American heritage as an integral p...

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By Igor Studenkov   The village of Morton Grove Board of Trustees will soon decide whether to give tax incentives to Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria, which is looking to open a location at a long-vacant lot a few blocks from village's Metra station.   The restaurant would be located on a village-owned lot within the Lehigh/Ferris...

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by Lou Carlozo   Casa Italia will honor Stefani Restaurant Group Vice President Claudio Ulivieri as Person of the Year at its 2016 Gala on Feb. 20 at Alta Villa Banquets. When he started as a kitchen worker at Stefani's on Fullerton Avenue, Claudio Ulivieri gave it one week to see how things would work out.   After all, he'd just...

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Presentation from Matteo Picariello (Italian Trade Commissioner) and Bart Pascoli (North American Project Coordinator) of the Italian Trade Agency.   As the 4th largest economy of the EU and 8th largest economy in the world, Italy depends on remaining a strong leader in exports to the international community. Join Matteo Picariello, Italian...

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In keeping with the spirit of the season, the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii will host its 15th annual Mary and Christmas celebration on Dec. 5. Maestro Paul French will once again lead the incomparable William Ferris Chorale through a diverse program that will include a pair of beloved themes by Ennio Morricone, songs dedicated to the Blessed...

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