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Chicago’s Greek Parade Attracted Thousands

Chicago has one of the largest Greek-American communities. The annual Greek parade is a major event that brings pride and joy to the participants and the thousands that attend every year.  On Sunday May 1st, over one-hundred officials and constituents of the Federation of Hellenic-American Organizations of Illinois “Enosis” – the parade organizing body – [...]

John Calamos Pilots His Own Jets and the Skies over the Global Marketplace

It all started for the convertible bond king at Pete’s Food Market on the West Side of Chicago [...]

Greek-American Receives “Professor of the Year Award”

Students of Moraine Valley Community College voted Greek-American Nick Shizas as the recipient of the “professor of the year award.” “It’s still hard to believe I won because I am just doing what I love.” These are the words of Moraine’s 2011 Professor of the Year, Nick Shizas, of the Psychology department. A student nominated [...]

“Trojan Women” Tragedy Performed by Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts, Illinois

The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts will present the ancient Greek tragedy, Trojan Women. The performances will be held from February 15th to 19th at 8 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on February 20th. All performances will be held at McPherson Theatre located at 2 Ames Plaza East in Bloomington. [...]