Chicago
Diaspora
The Greek Orthodox Monk Cruising Through Chicago in a Velomobile
A Greek Orthodox monk is cruising through Chicago in a velomobile, a pedal-powered contraption, that looks like a giant green-and-yellow popsicle on wheels.
The sight of Father Ephraim on his recumbent bicycle with a full enclosure, streaking down a bustling...
Greek News
United Resumes Washington DC-Athens Flights Earlier Than Planned
United Airlines resumed flights between Washington DC and Athens, Greece on Sunday almost three weeks earlier than planned.
The flights, which will operate daily for the next several months, will be exclusively operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
United previously planned...
Greek News
The Greek Immigrant Who Created the Legendary Dove Bar Ice Cream
Dove Bar ice cream was created by Greek immigrant Leo Stefanos in Chicago, in 1956 bringing sweetness to the Windy City’s South Side.
Diaspora
Greek Americans Celebrate Independence Day in Boston, Chicago Parades
Thousands of Greek Americans and philhellenes celebrated National Independence Day in Boston and Chicago by attending the annual parades on Sunday.
The parade in Boston commemorating Greece’s march to freedom which began on March 25th, 1821 began at 1 o’clock just...
Basketball
Basketball Legend Nick Galis Honored by Consulate of Greece in Chicago
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago honored Greek basketball legend Nick Galis for his contribution to Greek sports, with his presence in the US city being the reason he was not able to attend the celebration of his...
Greek News
National Hellenic Museum Brings Music Scene of Athens to Chicago
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) is bringing the innovative music scene of Athens to Chicago next weekend as renowned Greek composers will hold a concert on Sunday, January 28, at 3 pm.
The "Building Bridges to Greece" concert at Eventbrite...
Business
Calamos’ CityGate Centre: The Sophistication of Chicago in Serene Suburbs
CityGate Centre in Naperville, basically a village created by the vision of Greek- American John Calamos in the suburbs of Chicago, is experiencing top occupancy, and business is booming among its different sectors.
Today, its 241,206 square-foot Class A office...
Diaspora
National Hellenic Museum Raises Over $925,000 at 2023 Gala
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) raised over $925,000 this past weekend at its 2023 Gala, in support of its mission to share Greek history, art, culture and the Greek-American story.
NHM Chairman John P. Calamos, Sr. and NHM Gala Chairman...
Ancient Greece
U.S. Returns ‘Priceless’ Ancient Coins to Greece at an NHM Ceremony
The US has returned dozens of stolen ancient coins to Greece in what is the largest collection of its kind to be intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and repatriated.
Homeland Security Investigations returned the 51 Greek coins to...
Greek News
How Ernest Hemingway Witnessed the Greek Genocide
Ernest Hemingway witnessed at first hand as a journalist the displacement of the Greeks from their ancestral homelands of Asia Minor.