The Milwaukee Brewers are now property of Mike Zunino
“It’s rare that he hits a cheap one.” - Mike on Mike appreciation from Blowers. Thirty four minutes later, he did it again. And then thirty two minutes after that he did it yet again. In the top of the bottom of the eighth inning he took pity on Nick Ramirez, who’d just entered, the game, and only knocked a line drive single into center. Perhaps it...
Feast of Sant’Amatore
The Sant’Amatore Society will host the Feast of Sant’Amatore on May 6. Festivities will include a noon Mass in the Chapel at Villa Scalabrini, 480 N. Wolf Road, Northlake, followed by a procession and reception in Paterno Hall. The day will conclude with a 3:30 p.m. dinner dance at Alta Villa Banquets, 430 N. Addison Road, Addison. A Novena will be...
MOXIE's Classic but Modern Italian American Dining
If you were to tune Pandora radio to a Dean Martin-inspired station, you would get a sense of the mellow vibes and Italian American fare offered at MOXIE Food + Drink. The restaurant feels familiar and cozy as soon as you walk in, even if it’s your first visit. The quaint space has a romantic atmosphere filled by a deep, rich color palette, wood fu...
Ricerca sulle staminali, a due ricercatori Unimore il più prestigioso premio mondiale
Arriva da Chicago la notizia che i vincitori dell’edizione 2018 del Premio per l’innovazione conferito dall’International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), che sarà ufficialmente consegnato in Australia a giugno durante il meeting annuale della società, sono due ricercatori dell’Unimore: la Prof.ssa Graziella Pellegrini, docente di Biologia A...
Casa to shine spotlight on local groups at gala
Casa Italia will depart from its Man of the Year format this year, focusing the spotlight on Italian-American organizations at its 48th annual gala. The event will take place on May 5 at Alta Villa Banquets in Addison. “The Chicago area is blessed with more than six dozen groups that preserve our precious traditions and culture,” says Casa Chairman...
CIACO to honor Remo Turano
The Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization will honor Remo Turano as Humanitarian of the Year at its Honor & Hope Gala on April 28 at the Medinah Shrine Center in Addison. More than a dozen scholarships will be presented at the event, along with donations to a wounded veteran and other worthy causes. To participate, visit http://www.c...
Guerin's Italian Club re-establishes St. Joseph's Day tradition
Rosa Lappano said Guerin College Preparatory High School holds special meaning to her, especially around St. Joseph's Day. Lappano said she's a Guerin graduate and an Italian immigrant. "I want the traditions to continue from when I went to Guerin," she said. Lappano, along with Guerin students, alumni and friends, attended their annual St. Joseph'...
Cleveland Museum of Art acquires Italian portrait, African sculptures, Weston photos
The latest batch of acquisitions announced by the Cleveland Museum of Art is relatively small - only five objects. But several of the works involved should have an immediate impact when they go on view this week.A new exhibition opening Saturday at the museum focusing on five years' worth of recent acquisitions will include the freshly acquired 17...
Primo's Italian Garage coming to Edwardsville
A new delivery-only restaurant is coming to Edwardsville and Glen Carbon. Wang Gang Asian Eats owner Ryan O’Day will be opening Primo’s Italian Garage in late April. The eatery will serve local customers and cater to St. Louis area customers. O’Day said if the delivery-only concept is successful, he may look into setting up shop in other surroundin...
St. Joseph Table Dinner: A delicious celebration of Italian heritage
Happening this weekend: A celebration of Italian heritage in Indianapolis. The Saint Joseph Table Dinner fundraiser for the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana is set to take place. The annual dinner is a fundraiser for not only the society but also for Holy Rosary Church on East Street in Indianapolis. Saint Joseph Day is March 19, usually during...
Cerroni, state-bound Chargers take detour to JCHS
It’s a difficult decision, but Nonne made it easy on her family. Back in the day, Maria Cerroni — known affectionately by her extended family as “Nonne (no-knee)” — drove her sons, Andy and Pat, home from football and basketball practices at Johnson Creek High School. When they went into coaching and had families, she drove long distances to watch...
Mt. Carmel to kick off 125th annual feast
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Committee will kick off its landmark 125th annual feast by honoring all the candlehouses and religious groups on April 21 at Elmcrest Banquets in Elmwood Park. Caliendo’s Banda Napoletana will receive the Fr. Benjamin Franch Biretta Award at the event. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m., awards will be presented...