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by Ryan Duvall   It's not rocket science. When I visited Danny's Italian Grill, the newest Italian eatery in town, in the Washington Square shopping center on North Clinton Street, it only made sense that the Italian offerings were what shined brightest.   Danny's has an extensive menu with a definite Italian flair, but there als...

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Memorial Day is Monday, May 27 but we will celebrate our veterans early. Join us to hear Casa Italia Genealogy Manager Jennifer Holik talk about Finishing the Story, and learn how you can tell the stories of your soldiers who died in service. What you will learn can also be applied to those who came home after the war. After the lecture enjoy light...

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Nell'ambito delle azioni promozionali a sostegno del comparto delle biotecnologie, l'ICE - Agenzia, in collaborazione con l'associazione di categoria Assobiotec, organizza una partecipazione collettiva alla BIO International Convention, che avrà luogo a Chicago, presso il centro fieristico McCormick Place dal 22 al 25 aprile 2013.

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The Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in ChicagoSilvio Marchettiis pleased to invite you to the all-day presentation   The Robotic Challenge: a Dream for Better Medicine. A Contribution from the Italian and American Culture   on Friday, June 14th from 8:30 am to 5:00 pmItalian Cultural Institute500 North Michigan Avenue, Suit...

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by Tony Binns   Ronit Bezalel's thought-provoking documentary, 70 Acres in Chicago: Cabrini Green, is a starling case study into the making and destruction of one of Chicago's most infamous public housing projects. Heralded as a public housing success in the late 1940s, it garnered a reputation of also being one the most dangerous in the lat...

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Fabio Viviani's charming Italian accent and refreshing candor on Top Chef's fifth season won the hearts of viewers and he was voted "Top Chef Fan Favorite."   Now Viviani is the host of the popular Yahoo! original series "Chow Ciao" he uses fresh ingredients to prepare easy-to-follow recipes, simple comfort food dishes, and flavorful Italian...

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Festa Italiana, a Nov. 2 fundraiser by the Glenbrook North High School Band Parents Organization BPO, drew more than 225 supporters and students.   GBN's cafeteria was bright on a Sunday night with festive red and green helium Mylar balloons soaring under contemporary atrium ceilings.   Read more   Source: http://northbroo...

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Think your grandma makes the best Italian meatballs or pasta fagioli? She might be able to take the stage at this year's Festa Italiana, an all-things-Italian fest in Little Italy next month.   The 11th annual Italian fest will be staged on Taylor Street between Ashland Avenue and Racine Avenue in the Little Italy neighborhood Aug. 13 t...

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As you may know if you have followed the blog for a while, I started a Genealogy Department in January. Since that time I have been busy with our volunteers organizing the library and AV materials. That has been completed. The next step is organizing the flat files which contains such amazing things. I plan to have this project complete by the end...

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We invite you to attend Casa Italia's Italian Christmas Village to be held on December 1 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. There will be activities for the entire family. Complimentary Open House from 12 Noon to 6 p.m.Feel free to bring your favorite cookies and treats to share!   "Trim a tree at Casa Italia." Decorate your Organization, Business, o...

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