Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans

12/07/2016

New officers of JCCIA installed tonight. Congratulations to all and thank you to President Frank Cerrone and outgoing officers for your service.

10/09/2016

Anthony Vincent Rizzo (born August 8, 1989) is an Italian-American professional baseball first baseman for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball Players Association (MLB). He is a three-time All-Star.

10/07/2016

Columbus Day Parade will be Monday, October 10, 2016 on Street, from Wacker Drive to VanBuren Street. The parade features over 150 floats, bands, marching units! Choose Chicago

For nearly half a century, the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans has sponsored Chicago’s Columbus Day celebration. Festivities begin with a mass at the Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine and a wreath laying ceremony at the Columbus Statue located in Arrigo Park, followed by the .

The parade of over 150 floats, bands, marching units will also be broadcast on ABC 7 Chicago.

09/24/2016

Join us this weekend in as we help celebrate and . Millenium Park celebrates Chicago Gourmet and Navy Pier plays host to Expo Chicago. Lifestyle events are so important to the economy and vibrancy of Chicago.

09/17/2016

Wonderful afternoon. Thank you to everyone that supported the efforts to help those in need!

09/17/2016

TODAY! help those in need back in . Join Volare Restaurant Chicago, Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans the Milan Committee Chicago Sister Cities International and Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine.

Noon - 4pm brunch 100% of your donation is being donated. And NO you don't have to be Italian to join us ;). Volare 201 E Grand

09/16/2016

Be sure to join us on Saturday, September 17th to raise much needed funds for Italian earthquake victims. All you can eat food by Volare along with wine - 100% of your donation will be donated!

09/16/2016

Join Consul General of Italy Giuseppe Finocchiaro at Saturday's fundraiser at Volare Restaurant Chicago. Bit.ly/italianquakerelief

09/15/2016

Wonderful story of preserving Italian heritage and culture.

Like her father before her, Isabella Dalla Ragione scours the countryside in search of varieties that no longer satisfy agricultural trends, market demands and modern tastes.

09/14/2016

A brunch will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 at Volare Restaurant Chicago, 201 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. For a $70 donation at the door, all those who attend will enjoy a delicious Volare brunch.

A little preview of the menu ... mangiare!
Insalata Mista
Sausage and Peppers
Mini Meatballs
Pollo Francese
Salmone in Champagne Sauce
Risotto Gamberi
Rigatoni all’ Amatriciana
Italian Beef
Prime Rib
Italian Puff Horns
Fresh Fruit

09/14/2016

There are more than 600 pasta shapes produced worldwide. In the 13th century, the Pope set quality standards for pasta.

09/09/2016

Here is a preview of the menu for the event... mangiare!

Insalata Mista
Sausage and Peppers
Mini Meatballs
Pollo Francese
Salmone in Champagne Sauce
Risotto Gamberi
Rigatoni all’ Amatriciana
Italian Beef
Prime Rib
Italian Puff Horns
Fresh Fruit

Please join Volare Restaurant Chicago, Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine and the Milan Committee Chicago Sister Cities International Saturday, September 17 for a fundraiser to support the earthquake victims in Italy. 100% of all funds collected will be donated! Fabulous Italian Cuisine, Wine and fundraising for those in need. http://bit.ly/ItalianQuakeRelief