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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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The Italian American Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the honorees of its annual Excellence Award Ceremony Joe Perillo, Owner Perillo Auto GroupSteve Lombardo, Owner Gibsons Restaurant GroupAnthony Belcore, President Belcore ElectricJim De Blasio, Owner JD GraphicJohn Leopardo, Vice President Leopardo Construction  

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Dopo averla da tempo promessa per Ryanair è arrivata la svolta. Il board della compagnia aerea low cost ha infatti approvato il piano per lanciare i voli transatlantici nel giro di cinque anni.Fra le proposte c'è l'offerta di biglietti promozionali al costo di sole 10 sterline (circa 15 euro). Sono previste dieci basi europee, fra cui Londra Stanst...

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The Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization one-upped itself at this year's Honor & Hope Gala, bestowing 20 scholarships at $2,500 each, plus an additional $35,000 in grants to two military veterans and three families with medical hardships, for a grand total of $85,000.   Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who was m...

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by Joseph Pronechen It's been confirmed. The body — the major relics — of St. Maria Goretti, beloved by countless millions, is heading to the United States. When she arrives from Italy, the first public appearance will be on Sept. 21 at Sacred Heart Basilica in Newark, N.J. — public because she will initially be visiting a prison before that....

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Two Chicago eateries landed on TimeOut magazine's list of best Italian restaurants in America. Osteria Langhe in Logan Square was listed at number 15, with the publication describing the restaurant as "warm and cozy, and you'll want to order a bottle of well-chosen wine for the table before diving into the food."    "The plin, mini...

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Saranno conferiti questa sera, nel corso di una cerimonia al Palmer House Hilton di Chicago, i premi della Justinian Society of Lawyers dell'Illinois, associazione tra le più grandi degli Stati Uniti e da sempre impegnata nella promozione dei valori della partecipazione civica, della collegialità e del rispetto del sistema giuridico.   I pre...

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The Festa EATaliana Music and Food Fest is returning for a third year Saturday, Aug. 23, outside the soon-to-open Pollyanna Brewing Company, 431 Talcott Ave., Lemont. The fundraiser for St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School features the Godmother Throw Down Cooking Competition at 3 p.m. and a larger festival from 5 to 11 p.m.   The food comp...

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