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Springfield-area audiences will soon get a sneak peek at a potentially dangerous topic. Unveiling 80-year-old secrets and never-before discussed stories about the Italian-American experience during World War II in the U.S., local filmmakers will present the documentary “Potentially Dangerous” on Monday at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. While man...

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The daughter of a 20th-century saint is opening an international pilgrimage center in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, who is the daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962), is opening the center to promote the sanctity of the family and the protection of all human life.  Effingham Radio reports that the center will be named...

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A Springfield-based Italian American group is asking its members not to travel to or spend money in Chicago "until there is a satisfactory resolution addressing the taking down" of the city’s Christopher Columbus statues. The Roman Cultural Society of Central Illinois unanimously adopted the resolution earlier this week. It also made a financial co...

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Does Sam Montalbano know how to say no? Terry Young of Springfield doesn’t think so. “I don’t know that he’s told anybody no," said Young, who nominated Montalbano for The State Journal-Register’s 2019 First Citizen Award. “He’s always been the guy, no matter what you needed, you knew you could always count on him to do whatever was asked of him.”...

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The National Academy of Construction has elected Satch Pecori as a member of its class of 2018. Established in 1999, the NAC inducts leaders from a variety of backgrounds who have made outstanding, life-long contributions to the design, construction and engineering industries. The president and CEO of Springfield, Illinois-based Hanson Professional...

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Something to know about him: Cellini grew up in Springfield but currently lives and works as a documentary writer (for Cinema Verite, Ltd.) and Italian genealogical researcher in Los Angeles and Chicago. He researches Italian genealogy for a fee and holds seminars on the topic. Cellini will discuss the history of Italians and Italian immigration in...

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Bill’s Bites has been to nearly 100 establishments during our run, but this was a first. We have now been around long enough to go to the same building -- but to try a new restaurant. A few years ago, for the start of golf season, Bill’s Bites stopped by the Ale House, a restaurant attached to the Springbrook Golf Course. Now we're back at the golf...

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The Italian American Society presented Ken, Derek and Brad Leonard with an award on Monday at its annual Charity Gala dinner for their work with local high school athletes and their achievements in coaching. The three were named the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Honorees of the Year for charity and motivation. Ken Leonard has won three...

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The Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts, Inc. is sponsoring a "Movie Night" to be held on Thursday, September 12, at 6:30 pm. The Joe Baccala Story 2011 (written and directed by Rocco Mesiti) is a "mockumentary " (satire and spoof ) passing itself off as a documentary. "Wannabe mafioso" Joe Baccala, is simply a self-proclaimed wise gu...

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By Natalie Morris   When Shepardo's Italian Villa closes at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, it will be for the last time at 1066 E. Ash St. after just shy of three decades at the address. The restaurant reopens Friday at 620 S. First St. in the former Baur's Steakhouse site in Vinegar Hill Mall.   "I know we've got some big shoes to fill," co-owner Joe Bador...

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