The Cook County Treasurer and Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans President Ron Onesti will proudly welcome a special delegation from Italy during a flag raising celebration at NOON on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Daley Plaza. The delegation from Campagna will play a key role ahead of the 74th annual Columbus Day Parade in downtown Chicago on Monday.
Following the flag raising, a reception will be held in the Cook County Treasurer's Office, located at 118 N. Clark St., Room 112, Chicago. During this event guests will be entertained with a live performance by the world-renowned Tenor of Cinque Terre Eros Lombardo. Treasurer Pappas will also present Certificates of Excellence to a group of Italian civic and religious leaders from the Campagna region.
