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Monday, October 02, 2023 at 4:00 pm CT. Entrance: Free. Loyola University, McCormick Lounge. 1000 W Sheridan Ave, Chicago IL. Presented by prof. Stefania Santelia. The ancient Romans particularly loved the thermal baths: for centuries, they were a place of physical well-being, socialization, and relaxation for everyone, men and women alike. However...

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Collinsville will be celebrating their 40th Annual Italian Festival in Uptown Collinsville from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. starting Friday, Sept 15 and going into Saturday. Come partake in Collinsville's annual Italian Festival celebrating Italian heritage and the history of Collinsville. Italian Fest is a family-friendly event. The annual celebration falls o...

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The Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with ANFAO, Italy’s eyewear manufacturers association, is organizing two networking events to bring independent Italian eyewear brands to ECPs here in the United States. Following up on events held in New York and Boston in June 2022, the Italians are heading west as Seattle and Chicago will play host f...

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It’s been nearly a year since the parent company of Mariano’s agreed to buy the parent company of Jewel-Osco. With Kroger and Albertson’s combining in a $24.6 billion deal, the ramifications for Chicago shoppers were the possible deaths of their favorite grocery store brands. Why would a new Kroger-Albertson’s entity want dueling brands in Mariano’...

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One of the most well-known residents of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois, is the notorious Chicago mobster Al Capone. While the cemetery is mostly populated with dead gangsters, there is another significant figure buried at the cemetery who did not become famous for organized crime. And that individual is none other than Julia Buccola Pe...

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The Prairie State is filled with incredible natural beauty — from its national and state parks to its lush gardens to its magnificent natural wonders. One thing outsiders may not know about Illinois, though, is that it’s also home to a number of awe-inspiring waterfalls that can be viewed from hiking trails and scenic drives. While there are opport...

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As the 123rd annual Feast of Maria Santissima Lauretana got underway in Niles Friday, the Sicilian Band of Chicago played and marched down the festival midway, stopping before an elaborately decorated shrine tent. The band serenaded those inside, many sitting in front of large stands of red flowers, others lighting candles and still others lined up...

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For the first time, the arm of St. Jude will leave Italy and tour churches, schools, prisons, and more across the United States beginning this month, a Catholic evangelization ministry announced this week. The relic of one of Jesus' 12 apostles, considered to be the patron saint of hopeless or difficult causes, is scheduled to first stop at St. Joh...

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Bella Milano is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and the occasion is far too big to be contained over a few days or even a week. The original location of the Italian restaurant, at 1063 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville, is marking the anniversary with several months of specials and a party on Nov. 10. The restaurant also has locations in O’Fallo...

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The Italian beef sandwich is one of the top foods Chicago is known for and is beloved throughout the city and surrounding suburbs alike. The origins of the Italian beef sandwich date back to early 1900s Chicago and its legendary combination of roast beef and spices have been tempting palates ever since. Read on to find the best Italian beef sandwic...

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