Doug Graham

Doug Graham is a freelance writer based in Chicago. He previously worked as a staff writer at The Daily Herald in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. His reporting has appeared in newspapers owned by Shaw Media and Tribune Publishing. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Eastern Illinois University. He lives in the Lincoln Square neighborhood with his wife and cat.

Members propel CIACO to new heights

Running a large, successful non-profit enterprise has its challenges, but Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization President Lou Scaramuzzo says his members make his job so much easier. “The membership is so cooperative and willing to do whatever it takes to help people,” Scaramuzzo says. “They are very giving people who do exceptional charitable work.” Scaramuzzo is on his second stint as president of CIACO, having previously led from 2007-14. A member of CIACO since 2003 and a board member since 2005, he has been with the group almost since its founding in 1998. One way to track the group’s growth …

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