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One year ago, the rector of the shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii was looking at empty pews after COVID-19 restrictions took effect in Chicago. The shutdown was a crisis for many churches, and for the 100-year-old shrine in Little Italy, it could have spelled disaster. They relied on contributions to the collection plate to keep the church going. "We j...

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Whether you're in search of an unforgettable plate of pasta or a fresh platter of seafood, enjoy our list of Chicago’s best Italian restaurants. If you ever sneak off to Colorado in the winter, be sure to check out our list of best Italian restaurants in Aspen. 1. DAISIES Vegetables play a leading role at chef-partner Joe Frillman’s charming 70-sea...

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You most certainly do not need to be on the West or East Coast to experience noteworthy Italian cuisine in America. Cities such as Chicago, Nashville, and St. Louis feature some of America’s most exciting restaurants for contemporary Italian-inspired and classic dishes. Recent openings and spring newcomers in these great food cities will include a...

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A group deciding the fates of dozens of Chicago statues and monuments met for the first time Thursday night. Statues like those of Christopher Columbus have sparked protests and vandalism. But as CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reported, their future is not set in stone. Last summer, the city temporarily removed three statues of Columbus – one in Grant Park...

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It was the tweet heard around the world. On February 9, the official account of the City of Chicago wrote “proud to be the pizza capital of the world.” The reactions in the Twittersphere and beyond were unsurprisingly swift and impassioned. Phil Murphy, the governor of New Jersey, immediately responded with “I’m incredibly proud to be Governor of t...

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After being forced to shutter for a year because COVID-19, one of our area's most popular annual attractions is back. HerrinFesta draws thousands of people every year. Now in its 30th season, organizers said they're gearing up for a fest that's bigger and better -- than ever. News 3 spoke with the HerrinFesta Italiana President Cris Trapani who sai...

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This might surprise a certain demographic in the audience, but ESPN’s “SportsCenter” anchors weren’t the first to turn sportscasts into comedy sketches. Local news anchors delighted viewers with their creativity and wit long before Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick took both to new levels in the 1990s. Chicago has been blessed to have a few. The late...

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When: Thursday, March 18 at 6pm (Central Time) - Presented by the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - What: Photographing Italy: Identity, History, and the Contemporary Landscape.Truth and Fiction: Constructing Identities in the Second Half of the 19th Century, the second of a series of webinars by Professor Giovanni Aloi, Art historian in mode...

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Buona, the Berwyn-based chain known for its Italian beef sandwiches, said it will hire 500 full-time and part-time workers across its locations as it expands its business and enhances cleaning inside its restaurants. In addition to adding positions at its 24 current locations, the company plans to hire 200 employees for locations it will open in Co...

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Anthony Rizzo spent last year’s shutdown making good on the annual trope of getting into the best shape of his life, specifically targeting speed and explosiveness. The result was the worst season of his career by most measures, though his 1.1 fWAR extrapolated out over an average full season of plate appearances would have gotten him past 2013’s t...

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