UNICO National Celebrates Italian American Community at Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago Metropolitan and Prepares for Upcoming 102nd Annual Convention
UNICO National celebrated the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans at its Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting and Presidential Awards Banquet. The special event was held in the Chicago suburbs of Rosemont, Illinois on March 8, 2025 where two distinctly accomplished Italian Americans were honored. The Guglielmo Marconi Science Award w...
The Piave Club & Its History in the Capital City of Ohio
The Piave Club of Columbus, Ohio, established in 1919 by American men of Italian heritage, is Central Ohio’s oldest Italian American social and service organization. In 2019, the club proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of tradition and community engagement. Named after the Piave River, a historic site in northeast Italy, th...
It was a lucky day for St. Charles when Ron Onesti strolled into town
When Ron Onesti strolled into our service club meeting in 2005, my first reaction was this guy looked like the type who hung around my old neighborhood in Chicago. There was no way to know that 20 years later, it would be clear he was this area’s “Greatest Showman.” Onesti was making his rounds at Tri-Cities area service clubs that year to introduc...
The Buckinghams’ dynamic Italian-American duo
1967 was quite the year in pop music history. Elvis and Priscilla got married. Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Doors all released their debut albums. The Aretha Franklin anthem “Respect” hit the airwaves. And The Buckinghams charted five Top 40 hits that to this day remain fan favorites. Undone by the British Invasion, the band broke up in 1970. B...
Protect the Italian and Italian American Studies Program at University of Illinois at Chicago
We, the students of the University of Illinois at Chicago, are coming together to advocate for the preservation of the Italian and Italian American Studies department and minor in response to the recent proposal to eliminate certain languages and LAS departments. Maintaining literature, linguistic, and cultural programs at UIC is essential, as the...
Fiore believes in the power of learning through service
From a young age, Ida Fiore knew she wanted to be a teacher. “I loved school and everything about it, from learning new things to building relationships with my teachers and classmates,” she says. “Teaching felt like a natural path for me, combining my passion for education and my desire to make a difference in the lives of others.” Now 32 years in...
Past the Plate: Inside Guarino’s, Cleveland’s oldest restaurant
It has been a Little Italy landmark since 1918 and hasn’t changed much since its grand opening. “We’ve changed very little,” said co-owner Scott Phillips. “We kept everything the way we found it. The sauce is the original sauce from Mrs. Guarino!” The sauce simmers on an antique stove that was repaired using discontinued parts purchased online. Fr...
Volunteers needed for The Italian Bowl June 28, 2025 at The Glass Bowl
It’s American-style football, played by teams in the Italian Football League. “This is their Super Bowl,” explained Italian Bowl Board Member Nick Eyde. For the second time, Toledo is set to host The Italian Bowl at The University of Toledo Glass Bowl. In the Summer of 2023, The Italian Bowl came to town thanks in large part to Eyde, who’s a former...
Legendary Italian design consultant opens first office in metro Detroit
Legendary Italian automotive design and engineering consultant Italdesign-Giugiaro has opened its first Detroit office with an eye to engineering and design work for locally based automakers, startups and suppliers. You might not recognize the name, but you will recognize the landmark vehicles and consumer goods the consultant helped create. At Ita...
'Something out of a fairy tale.' Canton restaurant named 'most beautiful' in Ohio
Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is used to garnering awards. The destination has taken home a coveted AAA Four Diamond Designation. It's been named one of the most romantic getaways in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report. OpenTable says it's one of the best spots for brunch in America. Its wines win honors. Tripadvisor handed the site a Travelers' Choic...
Italian Festival To Honor Beau Catalano as Italian-American of the Year
The Undo’s Family Restaurants founding partner, who created the taste of the restaurant’s signature bread and salad dishes, was named the 2025 Italian American of the Year on Thursday by the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Board. Beau Catalano received the honor during a ceremonial dinner with friends, family and Italian Heritag...
Iozzo’s on Jefferson brings Italian fine dining to Franklin, Indiana
The wait is finally over — Iozzo’s on Jefferson has opened its doors for the Franklin community. The new Italian restaurant is located at 351 E. Jefferson Street next to the railroad tracks and across from Hoosier Cupboard Ice Cream and Candy. The staff welcomed the community in for dinner Monday, after a soft open over the weekend. The opening wa...
