While most eyes are on the Greek Super League this weekend, on this side of the Atlantic many are gearing up for next weekend’s Hellenic Tournament at Olympic Park in Schaumburg, Illinois. The fifth edition of the tournament takes place next Labour Day weekend with teams hailing from across the United States and neighbouring Canada.
The [...]

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Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. Daley, among other notable guests, including Congressman Danny Davis and Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., plus a virtual ‘Who’s Who’ of Greek Chicago, gathered in Greektown on August 27 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of construction of the new National Hellenic Museum. It was also as a kickoff for [...]

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Actress/comedienne Betty White was in Chicago this past week to support her four-legged friends. Well-known for her work as an animal rights activist, she made an appearance at the Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center. She sponsors one of their horses, as well as their Equine Therapy Program.
Last weekend, White also garnered a Creative Arts [...]

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On the last weekend of August, Chicago’s historic Greektown celebrates its Taste of Greece, an annual festival stretching the length of the ethnic enclave – on Halsted Street, from Monroe south to Van Buren. The event features tastings from the area’s restaurants, as well as booths of community organizations and businesses, plus entertainment by local [...]

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A new program called “Francesca’s Eat & Earn!” helps to raise money for educational programs, like those of Chicago’s Hellenic Foundation.
Founded in 1953, the Hellenic Foundation is a not-for-profit social service organization providing case management, counseling and psychotherapy, plus educational programs, for individuals, couples and families.
Through a partnership with the popular Italian eatery Francesca’s,  they’ve [...]

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At the recent 88th Annual AHEPA Supreme Convention in Montreal, Quebec, The Daughters of Penelope (DOP), a preeminent international women’s organization, elected Christine K. Constantine of Vernon Hills, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, as Grand President for the 2010-2011 administrative year.
“It’s a great honor to be elected Grand President,” said Constantine, who is a member [...]

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Writer, actor, producer – and businessman – Robert Krantz, will be coming to Chicago on September 18 for a reading and signing of his book, Falling in Love with Sophia, in support of the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos annual luncheon.
Krantz – whose Greek name is Haralambos Karountzos – is best known for the 1997 [...]

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President Barack Obama greatly supported U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias on two fronts last Thursday.  The President’s support raised much needed campaign funding and reassured voters that Giannoulias is a trusted ally who can help lead the nation in a postive direction.
The fundraising event generated almost $1 million dollars and took place at The Palmer House Hilton.  The event [...]

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Next week, Chicago area favorites The Andreas Kapsalis Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo will embark on a multi-city concert tour of the Midwest and Northeast.
The experimental duo, comprised of steel string ten-finger guitar prodigy Andreas Kapsalis and masterful nylon string guitarist Goran Ivanovic, have combined multiple influences, virtuosity and a cinematic style to create a truly [...]

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Emmy award-winning reporter Anna Davlantes is the new co-anchor of “Good Day Chicago,” the morning show of WFLD- Channel 32, the local Fox–owned station in Chicago. She shares the desk with colleague Corey McPherrin.
Davlantes joined WFLD last year, serving as contributing anchor and reporter of the late news.  Prior to joining WFLD, the Chicago native [...]

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