This couple was saving for their first home in Chicago, but bought a $25,000 house in Italy instead
Kristina Knighten and her husband, Paul Cordier, were living in the United Arab Emirates and working as TEFL-certified teachers when they decided they were serious about buying their first home in America. Knighten, 38, was raised in the Chicago suburbs, and Cordier, 45, was raised in London but loved the idea of living in the Windy City after havi...
Relive the liberation of Italy in WWII!
“Mountainmen: Gothic Line 1945”. Des Plaines Theatre • 1476 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL. 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, June 20 Free seating • RESERVATIONS REQUIRED here. It took Allied forces nearly two brutal years from July 1943 to May 1945 to topple Mussolini’s regime and drive Hitler’s forces from the Italian peninsula during World War II. Key to their s...
Mazzini Verdi Ladies Club President Giovanna Carlino
Mazzini Verdi Club Ladies Club President Giovanna Carlino has made many deep friendships thanks to the club, and she encourages others to join and experience the same gift. “It’s an enjoyment,” she says. “All of us when we go, we are happy people, we greet each other like we haven’t seen each other for years but we saw each other yesterday.” A nati...
A conversation with three WWII Veterans!
At 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, the Italian American Veterans Museum (3800 Division St. - Stone Park, IL) will offer a rare glimpse into World War II through the eyes of three living Veterans who served in three different branches of the military on three different fronts. Carl Liture was a Navy Machinist Mate who served on the Shangri-La and witness...
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival kicks off year 41 with media night
It was a momentous evening at Undo’s West in St. Clairsville, as the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival held their media night to kick off their 41st year of the event. Rita Carapelotti from Steubenville was recognized as this year’s Italian American of the Year, and 12 lucky winners of scholarships also got their chance to shine tonight. Chairman...
From Chicago to Cinisi to name yet another street he funded after his father: Paul Butera returns
Thanks to yet another grant that Italian-American businessman Paul Butera bestowed on the municipality of Cinisi (Sicily), the new road connecting the “Redemptoris Mater” church to SS 113 has finally been completed. The important roadway will be inaugurated in his presence on Saturday, May 11, at 11:30 a.m. and will be dedicated to the memory of th...
Italian Heritage shared at Rockford Public Library meeting
A Rockford man shares the history of Italian immigrants that settled into Rockford and their impacted in the area. On Saturday, members of the community gathered to look at the history of Italian immigrants in Rockford at the Rockford Public Library, 6685 E State Street. “Today were addressing the town Americans that settled into Rockford, Illinois...
Chicago’s Other Little Italy: Northwest Side Italian Hub Could Finally Get Official Recognition
Gino Bartucci Sr. has been trying to create a Little Italy on the Northwest Side for over four decades. With support from the city and the recent revitalization of a local business association, his dream might now be within reach. Over the past year, the city’s Department of Planning and Development has worked with local business owners, residents...
Rockford (IL) Mayor McNamara visits ‘Sister City’ Ferentino, Italy
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara is in Italy this week to strengthen ties with the city’s Sister City of Ferentino. Rockford participates in the Sister City program, which works to increase global cooperation, promote cultural understanding, and stimulate economic development. Ferentino has been Rockford’s Sister City since 2006. The Mayor of Ferentino...
Automobile Gallery: Experience Italy in Northeast Wisconsin at Festa Italiana 2024
Get ready to indulge in the rich flavors, stunning sights, and thrilling history of Italy without leaving Wisconsin! The Automobile Gallery & Event Center proudly presents Festa Italiana 2024, an unparalleled celebration of Italian culture, cars, and cuisine. Join us on May 18th from 2 – 6 pm at The Automobile Gallery & Event Center located at 400...
Army Master Sergeant Darryl Chiostri
What started out as a brief stint in Vietnam for this highly decorated Army veteran blossomed into an illustrious 44-year career that encompassed a variety of roles in Military Intelligence and Civil Affairs. The younger of two sons, Darryl Chiostri was born at Cabrini Hospital to Louis and Mary (Doro) Chiostri, who were living at the time in an It...
Until September, Livio Spadavecchia is the new Italian Consul in Detroit
Dearly beloved compatriots, I assumed the duties of Consul in Detroit on April 19 and I would like to extend a warm greeting to you, honored to represent a community that has long animated the Italian presence in this constituency of the United States of America. I am taking over until September from my colleague Allegra Baistrocchi, to whom I exte...