Christopher Columbus Statue to return to Chicago’s Little Italy - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A letter from our President Ron Onesti, and a press release regarding the Columbus Statue!

Introducing JCCIA's Newsletter ITALICO: What's cooking in the Italian American Community

Meet our newly elected 2025-2026 JCCIA Officers! Installation Dinner will be on Jan. 22, 2025

Save the Date! - October 14, 2024 is the JCCIA 72nd Annual Columbus Day Parade in Chicago!

Rudy Malnati, Jr. to be remembered by the Italian Air Force on Monday, July 29th, 2024

Press Release from JCCIA President, Ron Onesti, regarding Frecce Tricolori

The JCCIA presents: Frecce Tricolori - the Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team Team Returns to Chicago! Watch the incredible presentation live!

Our 2024 Columbus Day Queen Pageant Applications are open! It's time to select a new reigning young woman at our Columbus Queen Pageant!...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jo Ann Serpico. Jo Ann was Executive Director of the JCCIA.

It is with great sorrow to inform the community of the passing of Jo Ann Serpico, Executive Director of the JCCIA

Sign the petition to help keep Columbus Day a National Holiday!

Press Release - JCCIA Furious over Chicago Alderman's Proposal

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Joseph Barbera Cartoonist (1911-2006) Starting out in banking, Joseph Barbera switched to scriptwriting and animationwhen his...

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