Two northwest suburban high schools are showcasing exclusive programs during Italian American Heritage Month. The exclusive programs will help students grasp the impact of the culture on their everyday lives. This week, Rolling Meadows High School is taking students on a trip to Italy, without the airfare.

Italian language students have charted a journey of Italian contributions in a special gallery. "How much they've done was surprising, when we were doing those projects, we had so many options to choose from," said Iranett Camacho, Rolling Meadows High School junior. Over at Prospect High School, the table is set for new Italian exchange students who arrived this week.