Community Mourns the Passing of Father Byron
Last evening, Chicago lost one of its most beloved and respected priests, Father Byron Papanikolaou of SS Constantine and Helen Church in Palos Hills, IL.
The Buzz
Olympiacos Chicago Team Crowned US Club National Cup Champions
Greek-American soccer team Olympiacos Chicago U14 Red City team captured the US Club Soccer National Cup Championship.
Nia Vardalos Issues Appeal for Greek Relief
In a new video, actress, author, producer and proud Greek American Nia Vardalos encourages everyone to support The Hellenic Initiative’s latest endeavor to help Greece.
Voulgaris’ LITTLE ENGLAND Comes to Elmhurst
Pantelis Voulgaris‘ film LITTLE ENGLAND, will be screened this Wednesday, August 12 at the York Theatre in Elmhurst, IL.
AHC Launches Campaign to Help Elpis Hospital in Athens
A film presentation at the recent Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, which shined the light on the challenges of the Greek economic crisis on the healthcare system, has sparked a new initiative by the American Hellenic Council (AHC), to assist Elpis Hospital in Athens, Greece.
Greek Wine Spotting at Elmhurst Store
Let’s go shopping! Check out the Greek wine selection available at Mariano’s Fresh Market in Elmhurst, IL. Go get some!
Greek-American George Bousis Named to Forbes 30 under 30
Look who’s on the 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 list — Greek-American Entrepreneur George Bousis, CEO of Raise.
St. Demetrios Church Chicago Begins Exterior Renovation
St. Demetrios Church Chicago recently embarked on an exterior renovation project, made possible by a donation from the John C. Kulis Charitable Foundation.
Greek Blog Chronicles Patras Visit by Presbytera Dimitra and Family
Greek blog Louka Mantinias chornicles visit to St. Andrew Church in Patras, by Greek-American Presbytera Dimitra Georganas.
Greek-American Coach Dimizas Leads Runners to Break World Record
Check this out! Greek-American Coach Dimitri Dimizas leads his cross country runners to break a world record.
St. John Philoptochos Supports St. Nicholas National Shrine
The Philoptochos at St. John the Baptist Church in Des Plaines, IL recently presented a donation of $12,800 to go toward the construction of the St. Nicholas National Shrine, the only house of worship at Ground Zero in New York. The group solicited donations of their members, family and friends.