On the occasion of the 2011 National Convention of the Pancretan Association of America, the organization issued the following proclamation regarding the sovereign debt crisis in Greece. Whereas the public debt of Greece is the harbinger of financial problems for many countries, including our own, the United States, and Whereas frequent talk in [...]
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Hellenic American Veterans Memorial Dedicated in Chicago
The Hellenic American Veterans Memorial was officially dedicated in a special ceremony by American Legion Hellenic Post 343 and officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos, on July 4. The stunning monument, designed by architect Roula Alakiotou, has been erected at Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, Ill. overlooking the pond. The memorial pays homage to “Hellenes [...]
Call for Entries for Greek Film Fest Chicago!
Greek Film Fest Chicago! celebrating Hellenic StoryTelling, has announced a call for entries for the upcoming festival, to take place September 29 – October 2, 2011. Short- and feature-length entries produced within the last five years by international filmmakers of Greek descent are now being accepted for admission. Films about Greece and/or Hellenism by non-Greek filmmakers will also [...]
Sophia Forero: Making Women around the World Feel Beautiful
A world-traveling, globally-inspired jewelry designer, Sophia Forero spoke about her Greek roots, her inspiration and how she got started. Tell us about you. I’m originally from Boston. My parents are from Thessaloniki and Patras. We moved to Connecticut, then to Chicago when I was 12. I have a brother, Alex Arzoumanidis, who is a renowned [...]
Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos Reappointed to US Commission on Civil Rights, IL State Advisory Committee
His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Chancellor of the Metropolis of Chicago, has been reappointed to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, Illinois State Advisory Committee. His Grace is one of eighteen Illinois social advocates selected serve the committee for two-year terms. A statement from Metropolis of Chicago reads, the “re-appointment is an honor for the [...]
Internet’s Newest Phenomenon Right Here in Chicago
Seen the film “Social Network,” or heard stories about the evolution of Google? Then you have an idea of what’s happening in Chicago. CouponTrade, launched in April, is the Internet’s newest phenomenon. The fast-growing company is the brainchild of George D. Bousis, 24. He and business partner Brad Wasz are well on their way [...]
Hellenic Post Honors Heroes on Memorial Day
The American Legion Hellenic Post 343 honored our nation’s fallen heroes this past Memorial Day, at the site of the Hellenic American Veterans Memorial at Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, Ill. A. Steve Betzelos, Chairman of the Hellenic American Veterans Memorial Committee paid tribute to our military. In his remarks, he stated, “Memorial Day, [...]
Greek-American Restaurateur Gets Street Named After Him
Petros Mastoris, also known as Peter Masters, was honored recently by former Mayor Richard M. Daley and the City Council of Chicago, when a section of Historic South Cicero Avenue was renamed as HONORARY PETER MASTERS BLVD. The award was bestowed on the 30th anniversary of his Peter Masters Restaurant in Chicago. Peter is a restaurateur, poet, [...]
John Vlahakis Takes a Bite out of Green
To say that John Vlahakis is passionate about the environment is an understatement. The founder and president of Earth Friendly Products, manufacturer of the top-selling ECOS “green” laundry detergent and many other 100% natural cleansers, authored a book called Green Bites: Ecologic Musings from the Front. This ode to all things green educates without being [...]
Award-Winning Salesman Takes Childhood Dream to the Movies
John Marinopoulos always wanted to be in the film business. He’s had successful careers in the petroleum business and in sales, but he couldn’t quell the persistent calling of his childhood dream. About two years ago, he made that dream a reality. We caught up with John recently to discuss his life and his work with a [...]
Maria Menounos Signs Books in Chicago
Reporter, TV host, producer, actress and author Maria Menounos was in Chicago yesterday to sign copies of her new book, The EveryGirl’s Guide to Life. A positive role model for young girls to follow, her book shares wisdom she’s learned over the years from experts, and from her mom. The engaging personality spoke about her [...]
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05 / 18 Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund Turns 22
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05 / 17 Ieronymos Honors Boston Marathon Bomb Victims
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05 / 17 Angelopoulos: Greeks Can Repeat the 2004 Miracle
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05 / 16 N.Y. Atlas Soccer Marks 67th Year
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05 / 16 Unemployed Greeks Have Chance to Work in US
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02 / 11 Exclusive: Hillary Clinton Will Run for President in 2016 – Confirmed
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07 / 23 St. Nicholas of Manhattan in Ruins while Mosque Rises
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08 / 12 John Thomas Financial CEO Thomas Belesis Is Optimistic @FoxBusiness
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12 / 03 Epirotes Abroad Blast Berisha’s “Greater Albania”
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10 / 23 Mitt Romney, Greece is Not a Punching Bag
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