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It took numerous months, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of dollars worth of food and prizes to make sure the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary parish’s festival was another big success. Thousands took part over the weekend in the three-day weekend festival full of live music, raffles, food and fun on the church’s north side Kenosha grounds at 2224...

The pasta and music were flowing during one of Central Illinois’ longest-running traditions. The Italian American Society held its 92nd Summer Festa Picnic. This was the first year back since 2019, and the Italian recipes brought out the long lines for the mostaccioli. Some of the food and detailed woodwork were imported from authentic Italian shop...

A 21-year-old college student and lawyer-to-be from Illinois is looking forward to a September trip to Rome, Florence and Venice as part of her prize for winning the Miss Italia America pageant. Olimpia Giacalone, 21, a native of Norridge, Illinois, is majoring in English with minors in Italian and philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, from wh...

Each ward in Rockford (IL) receives $10,000 in federal covid relief funds which he calls the Forward for Fun initiative. This year, the 14th Ward is going to turn their money into one big Italian party. Ferragosto, which is loosely translated to the August fair, will be six hours of live music on two different stages. It will take place from 4 p.m....

The International Press Club of Chicago hosted an eye-opening presentation by Italian Consul General Thomas Botzios on July 29 at the museum. The Consul General was introduced by IPCC President Wayne Toberman. Overseeing an 11-state jurisdiction, Botzios spoke proudly of the enormous positive economic impact Italy is having on America, with more th...

One of Cleveland's longest-standing traditions is returning once again this weekend. For the 124th year, the annual Feast of the Assumption will take place in Cleveland's historic Little Italy neighborhood. The Feast, which serves as a fundraiser for Holy Rosary Church, will take place from Saturday, Aug. 12, until Tuesday, Aug. 15, the Feast of th...

Summer is still going strong in the Valley as finishing touches are being put on another festival getting ready to launch. The Warren Italian American Festival in Warren’s Courthouse Square is a tradition in the city and kicks off Thursday. The festival first started in 1985, and though it takes more than a year to plan, it still holds onto its tra...

Two popular events are coming to Iron Mountain. Tour de Dickinson and Iron Mountain’s Italian Fest will both be on Saturday, Aug 12. Tour de Dickinson is a bike race for riders of all ages. All proceeds from the event will go to help support Dickinson Trail Network’s programs and services. Italian Fest will be a family-friendly celebration of Iron...

The Summit County Italian-American Festival returns to downtown Akron on Aug. 3-5 with Italian and American cuisine, tribute bands that pay homage to Italian crooners and a fireworks display. The festival offers free admission and runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day at Cascade Plaza and on Bowery Street in downtown Akron. The festival location sh...

A meatball-eating contest, a wine bar, live music and plenty of food vendors will be coming to Naper Settlement on Aug. 4 through Aug. 6 for Festa Italiana. Local eateries will serve up pizza, pasta, cannoli and other Italian delights for purchase. A wine bar will be set up to sell drinks to visitors who are 21 and over. Kids can enjoy the festival...

Preparations are well underway for a historic festival in downtown Youngstown, OH. The 23rd annual Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival kicks off Thursday and will feature many vendors, great Italian food and entertainment every day. You’ll enjoy all of the things at the festival you’re used to, but this year, they’ve added some new things...

The Italian Festival has a rich history in Ishpeming, MI. What started out as a fundraiser for the Italian American Mutual Aid Society, turned into a fun celebration of heritage, food, and camaraderie. The St. Rocco-St. Anthony Society’s Italian Fest makes its return to Al Quaal for the 124th year. TV6′s Tia Trudgeon chats with the society’s Presid...