La storia di Igino A. Pettine, fu importante uomo d’affari a Detroit
Igino A. Pettine nacque a Pescolanciano, oggi provincia di Isernia, il 4 gennaio del 1888. A soli diciotto anni decise di rincorrere il “sogno americano”. Giunse ad “Ellis Island”, nel 1906, a bordo della “Prinzess Irene”. Di vivace intelligenza e dotato di un notevole spirito di intraprendenza non impiegò molto ad ambientarsi negli Stati Uniti. Gi...
Documentary maker Gia Marie Amella
If you were to pick a current documentarian for the subject of a documentary, Gia Marie Amella would be a smart choice. Together with her partner, Giuseppe “Beppe” Mangione, she’s the force behind Modio Media, a production company that first came to the attention of the Italian-American community with the 2007 release of “And They Came to Chicago:...
Veterans advocate Fred Randazzo
It’s that time of the year when we pay tribute to all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served our country through the centuries. Since Nov. 11, 1954, Veterans Day has been observed as a national holiday in America. Originally dubbed Armistice Day, it marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, which formally came to a close at the 11...
Il progetto Sicilia nel mondo al Columbus Day di Chicago
“L'organizzatrice "chairwomen" della 66^ parata del "Columbus Day" di Chicago è stata la signora Mariann Gullo figlia di immigrati siciliani, con il suo tenace impegno è riuscita a coinvolgere 160 Associazioni a partecipare alla parata. Durante la cerimonia è stato ricordato anche il 45° anniversario dell'importante gemellaggio di Chicago con la ci...
Petitti retires as executive director of Midwest ISDA
An epoch has come to an end with the retirement of Josephine Petitti as executive director of the Midwest District of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. “It’s been a long and wonderful run, and it’s been an honor to serve,” says Petitti, who has more get-up-and-go at 90 than most folks do at half her age. A driving force for the local ISDA...
GRIAA holds Hall of Fame dinner
The Greater Rockford Italian American Association held its annual Hall of Fame dinner Oct. 13 at the Venetian Club. Nino Castronovo received the Special Recognition Award. GRIAA honored Castronovo’s Dress Shop, which was opened by Castronovo’s mother in 1937 and is still in operation today at 323 N. Main St. The GRIAA awarded the GRIAA Hall of Fame...
Author to stage three trivia challenges
Carla Gambescia, author of the acclaimed compendium ”La Dolce Vita University: An Unconventional Guide to Italian Culture from A-Z,” will be in town this month for a whirlwind series of Italian-style trivia challenges. “These challenges have been a big hit across the country,” Gambescia explains. “People come away entertained and ultimately awed by...
The Grid: Exploring the Little Italy neighborhood
Welcome to the “The Grid,” the Chicago Sun-Times’ in-depth look at Chicago neighborhoods. Today’s stop: Little Italy. Located four miles west of downtown Chicago, Little Italy was the first stop for many Italian immigrants arriving to the city in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Filled with family-owned shops, restaurants and churches, it was the h...
Eligibility verification
This step-by-step guide will help you determine if you are eligible to apply for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis, that is, by descent. However, please note that the outcome of this guide is not a guarantee that you will be recognized as an Italian citizen and you will still need to submit a complete application. Also, note that in order to be re...
IAET to salute Weber, Discipio, Cascio
The Italian American Executives of Transportation will honor Mario Giuseppe Weber, Dr. Samuel Cascio and Dr. Joseph Discipio on Nov. 17 at Alta Villa Banquets in Addison. (708-212-1051) The organization submitted the following profiles: Mario Weber — Man of the Year Mario Weber was born in Park Ridge, Illinois, in 1978 to Alberto and Josette Mentes...
Discover Two Hidden Italian Jewels: Murano & Matera
When: Monday, November 5, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Join us as two Italy-only travel companies, La Dolce Via Travel and Divertimento Group (DG) showcase two hidden Italian jewels: Murano, the island hidden within Venice's lagoons and Matera, the city chosen as the 2019 European Capital...
OSDIA to host autism fundraiser
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of Illinois/Wisconsin, will go to bat for the less fortunate this fall with a fundraiser benefiting the Doug J. Flutie Foundation for Autism. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Dubbed “An Afternoon with Frank,” festivities wi...