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It was a rare opportunity for one Milwaukee school -- and it came with a big reward. "This is the official visit, first official visit in Wisconsin -- and I'm very happy to be here," said Giuseppe Finocchiaro, Italian consul general. Finocchiaro is based in Chicago -- and on Monday, Dec. 10, he traveled to Milwaukee's Italian Immersion School. "It...

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“Cari amici, mentre l'anno volge al termine, riflettiamo sui risultati dell'anno con grande soddisfazione”. Inizia così il messaggio che la direttrice dell’Istituto Italiano di Cultura a Chicago, Alberta Lai, indirizza ai connazionali e a tutti gli amici dell’Italia che in questo 2018 hanno partecipato agli eventi promossi dall’IIC. Nell’anno che s...

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Ald. Jason Ervin (28th Ward) made a surprise announcement at a Near West Side meeting Nov. 14, telling a community group that officials will name the new library on Taylor Street the Little Italy Branch. The Little Italy Chicago Community Association (LICNA) formed more than a year ago to oppose plans for the library, including its location, archit...

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A major piece of local military history is now on display at the Italian American Veterans Museum in Stone Park thanks to the dedication and generosity of the Far South Side Italian-American community. A massive bronze plaque honoring scores of World War II veterans was donated to the museum at a ceremony in late October at Carlo Lorenzetti’s in Ch...

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Tanti anni fa, a Chicago (Illinois - U.S.A.), viveva un certo "Al Capone", diminutivo di Alphonse Gabriel Capone, il gangster italo americano, di origini napoletane, soprannominato anche "Scarface" (viso sfregiato - Un certo Frank Galluccio gli sfregiò la guancia sinistra, perché Al, ancora giovane, aveva molestato la sorella). Al Capone era spesso...

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TripAdvisor named Portillo's the nation's best fast casual restaurant in its annual restaurant rankings, while three other Chicago eateries earned high marks in different categories. Portillo's hot dogs, Italian beef and chocolate cake overtook fast casual juggernauts like Shake Shack, Five Guys and Blaze Pizza. The Purple Pig, Alinea and Bavette's...

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“La scorsa settimana, continuando i miei incontri con le Comunità italiane in USA, ho partecipato alla Festa di Santa Fara, organizzata dalla Società Santa Fara di Cinisi (Chicago). Si tratta del 37esimo Anniversario della Festa, dove erano presenti oltre 300 persone”. Lo ha riferito l’on. Fucsia Nissoli, deputata di Forza Italia eletta nel Nord e...

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(Dec. 1, 2018, marks the 60th anniversary of the fire at Our Lady of the Angels School on Chicago’s West Side. This story was originally published on Sept. 1, 2003.) More than 44 years later, the smell of smoke still sends some of them into a panic. Everywhere they go, they check for fire exits. Some have struggled with depression, sleepwalking or...

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The Lyric Opera House (20 N. Wacker Drive) continues its season with renowned Italian opera writer Giuseppe Verdi’s “Il trovatore.” The melodrama plot has elements suitable to every viewer’s preference. Debuted Nov. 17 for a sold-out performance, Verdi’s masterpiece combines curses, kidnapping, mistaken identities, revenge and love to create an ent...

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When: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - Please, RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-holiday-party-tickets  Come to celebrate the holidays Italian-style! Enjoy Italian delicacies, wine and cheer! Special musical performance by La Tosca. This event is open to paid members of the...

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