Outstanding speakers, interactive roundtables and the opportunity for clients to network with other affluent families in an invitation only, private atmosphere were the hallmarks of the Calamos Family Financial Summit which took place last week at the company’s headquarters in Naperville, IL. Calamos also hosts regional Building & Preserving Wealth programs and offers online thought [...]
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Andrew Athens Passes Away at 91
Andrew Athens, the great Greek-American Philanthropist, died on March 14th 2013. He passed away during his sleep at his Chicago home after long illness. His impact on people’s lives has been tremendous. Senator Barbara Mikulski had referred to him as a “one-man foreign aid program,” dedicated to helping others. The Greek community in USA and [...]
New “Greektown North” Draws Families and Shops to the Chicago Suburbs
The Greek Star recently published a special, in-depth report on the growing Greek community in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. By WWII and thereafter, as Greeks moved up the socio-economic scale, and after the displacement of the original Greektown (The Delta), Greeks joined the pattern of affluent Chicagoans, and moved to the suburbs. [...]
Obama Wants Greece in Eurozone – Until U.S. Election
Apparently anxious that a Greek default could harm his re-election chances, U.S. President Barack Obama is reportedly squeezing European leaders not to do anything that could force Greece out of the Eurozone before the American elections in November. The British newspaper The Independent wrote that British sources have said that the Obama Administration is fearful [...]
Diver Christina Loukas Takes 8th at Olympics
LONDON - Greek-American 3-meter springboard diver Christina Loukas, from Riverwoods, Illinois, showed well in her second Olympic participation, finishing 8th in the 3-meter springboard women’s competition at the London Games. When she succeeded in advancing past the qualifying preliminary round of the women’s diving event, the whole Greek-American Community felt proud. The results weren’t as [...]
Lawyer James A. Regas of Greek Descent Pleaded Guilty To Financial Crimes
James A. Regas, former chairman of Western Springs National Bank & Trust, pleaded guilty in US federal court to making false statements on regulatory documents in order to conceal his interest in loans the bank made. The 82-year-old lawyer, who resides in Oak Brook, Illinois, has represented several other banks, but he now faces a maximum [...]
PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Hosts Stellar 10th Annual Gala; Honors Alexander Payne
It was a night filled with great pride, heartfelt passion and true promise for the 40 “best and brightest” star scholarship recipients, their families and the more than 450 guests who attended the stellar event that featured Academy Award winning filmmaker, Alexander Payne as the 2012 Paradigm Recipient and Chicago’s own Dean Richards, Emmy Award [...]
Van Vlahakis Receives Honorary Doctorate From Roosevelt University
Two of Roosevelt University’s distinguished alumni, Van Vlahakis, owner and chief executive officer of Earth Friendly Products, and Robert “Bob” Mednick, a Roosevelt trustee and recipient of the prestigious Sempier Award presented by the International Federation of Accountants, were the guest speakers at the University’s May 4 commencement ceremonies. They both received honorary degrees. “Throughout [...]
When the Word ‘OXI’ Means More Than Just “NO”- It means Taking a Stand and Having a Voice.
By:Kristina Vasilakis Markos Chicago, IL: For centuries, the Greeks have been a victorious, brave people who have fought for their rights, defended their culture, and given birth to societal practices that are still in place today. It is with that same tenacity, that Greek-Americans in Chicago have begun to stand up for human rights. Hellenic [...]
US’ Oldest Continuously Published Greek Newspaper Gets a Makeover
Founded in 1904, Chicago’s The Greek Star, the oldest continuously published Greek newspaper in the US re-launched yesterday, revealing a new design, format and logo, as well as refined editorial content. From the moment it hit the streets, the premiere issue, bearing the headline “Does Greece Matter?” generated tremendous buzz. This rhetorical question makes the reader [...]
The New National Hellenic Museum Officially Open
Today, Chicago’s new National Hellenic Museum, the first of its kind in the United States, officially opened to the public. The stunning 40,000 square foot facility was unveiled on December 8 with a special[...]
Sellout Artists Promote Greece with…Placemats and Disposable Cups
“Live Your Myth in Greece” is the slogan we hear all across New York City and Athens, Greece. Whether it is on the subway or bus stops they are everywhere. Now you can see this wonderful slogan while waiting for your cheeseburger deluxe at your local diner in New York City or anywhere in the [...]
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