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75th Anniversary Celebration of Veterans Monument at Arrigo Park (Chicago, IL)
A Salute to Italian American Veterans on the 75th Anniversary of the Veterans Monument at Arrigo Park (Chicago, IL) will take place May 30

JCCIA
May 19, 20212 min read


Letters to Cook County Commissioners
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans needs your help in saving the Columbus Day holiday in Cook County.

JCCIA
Apr 28, 20211 min read


Remembering Marie Palello
In Memoriam, Marie Palello, proud secretary for over 70 years of the JCCIA who dedicated her life to the Italian-American Community.

JCCIA
Apr 27, 20211 min read


Shocking find by Italian American Community puts Chicago Park District on notice
Shocking find by Italian American Community puts Chicago Park District on notice-the legal basis and the history of the agreement with CPD

JCCIA
Apr 8, 20212 min read


In Remembrance: 130th Anniversary New Orleans mass lynching March 14, 1891
Chicago’s Italian American community remembers 130-year-old mass lynching
Sunday, March 14 at 2pm Arrigo Park, 801 South Loomis Street .

JCCIA
Mar 8, 20212 min read


Women's History Month and La Festa della Donna
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐽𝐶𝐶𝐼𝐴 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 JCCIA Women's Division 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 celebrate Women's History Month!

JCCIA
Mar 5, 20216 min read


Chicago’s Italian American Community responds to Monuments Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2021
Contact: media@jccia.com
Chicago’s Italian American Community responds to Monuments Project

JCCIA
Feb 19, 20212 min read


New JCCIA Logo!
Introducing the new Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans logo! JCCIA President Ron Onesti reflects on the design of the new logo sayin

JCCIA
Feb 15, 20211 min read


2021 JCCIA Scholarship Opportunities
Applications for the 2021 John Fischetti Scholarship are now open! Please submit between today, February 1st, & the April 30, 2021 deadline.

JCCIA
Feb 1, 20211 min read


JCCIA Installation & Annual Meeting January 24, 2021
On the afternoon of January 24, 2011, the 2021-2022 Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans board of officers was formerly sworn in.

JCCIA
Jan 26, 20214 min read


JCCIA 2020 General Election
On December 22nd the JCCIA General Election convened and determined the following slate as the 2021-2023 JCCIA Executive Officers:

JCCIA
Dec 31, 20201 min read


Congratulations JCCIA 2020 Scholarship Recipients!
On behalf of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans we are pleased to congratulate the JCCIA 2020 Scholarship Recipients!

JCCIA
Dec 15, 20202 min read


Grazie Mille a Tutti
Our Columbus Day Celebration was quite impressive and successful! This year it was of the utmost importance to be energetic, enthusiastic, a

JCCIA
Nov 17, 20203 min read


Save Villa Verdi
Join the JCCIA- Save Villa Verdi! "Famous composer, Giuseppe Verdi, was born in the town of Busseto – a small community just north of Parma.

JCCIA
Oct 29, 20201 min read


Courage and Conviction: The True Story of Christopher Columbus
Courage and Conviction: The True Story of Christopher Columbus is a thorough examination of the life and legacy of the fearless discoverer o

JCCIA
Oct 9, 20201 min read


Helping Hands: JCCIA Covid-19 Chicago Relief Fund Update
Helping Hands: JCCIA Covid-19 Chicago Relief Fund Update

JCCIA
Oct 1, 20201 min read


Columbus Day: Italian American Heritage Celebration
The JCCIA welcomes everyone to join in the 2020 Columbus Day: Italian American Heritage Celebration held Monday, October 12, 2020.

JCCIA
Sep 30, 20201 min read


Press Release - Italian American organization to recognize Columbus Day holiday
Press Release - Italian American organization to recognize Columbus Day holiday

JCCIA
Sep 29, 20202 min read


2020 Columbus Day Parade Canceled
"Following the City and State guidelines for Phase 4 reopening, DCASE will not issue Special Events Permits for outdoor festivals, athletic

JCCIA
Aug 26, 20201 min read


Examining Christopher Columbus: The Truths and Myths-Virtual Conversation
A virtual conversation with Stanford professor emerita, Dr. Carol Delaney, on the legacy of Christopher Columbus on Tuesday, August 25th...

JCCIA
Aug 21, 20202 min read
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