Fra Noi

Fra Noi produces a magazine and website that serve the Chicago-area Italian-American community. Our magazine offers our readers a monthly feast of news and views, culture and entertainment that keeps our diverse and widely scattered readers in touch with each other and their heritage. Our website offers a dizzying array of information drawn from every corner of the local community.

Columbian Club honors Fr. LaPata

The Rev. Richard LaPata was praised for 20 years of service to the Columbian Club of Chicago at the organization’s installation gala in January. First Vice President Mark Corrado delivered the following remarks before calling Fr. LaPata to the podium to accept an award: “Fr. LaPata came to know the Dominicans as a student at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. Little did he know on his first day at Fenwick he would soon enter the Order of Preachers. Following graduation in 1950, young Dick LaPata joined dozens of classmates at the University of Notre Dame. After two years …

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Berwyn YMCA salutes Reina

The Pav YMCA in Berwyn presented Carl Reina with the 2019 Robert W. Teeter Award on May 3 at Skylite West Banquets in Berwyn. The award is presented in memory of legendary community leader Robert W. Teeter. Reina was a founding member of the Italian American Civic Organization of Berwyn, using his home as collateral when the organization purchased its clubhouse. Reina served as feast committee chairman for the Maria SS. Lauretana Society for 44 years, when the feast was held in Cermak Plaza Shopping Center in Berwyn. He also played an active role in the Houby Day Parade and …

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Highland Park firm joins forces with R&B Law

The Chicago-based law firm Romanucci & Blandin LLC recently welcomed Highland Park-based Baizer Kolar Neiman P.C. to its ranks. BKN specializes in cases of wrongful death, medical malpractice, automobile accidents and traumatic brain injuries. BKN founder Bob Baizer and partners Joe Kolar and David Neiman bring with them a track record that includes a $29.8 million verdict in a birth injury case and a $25 million medical negligence verdict. “We are extremely confident that the team at Baizer Kolar Neiman will be incredible assets for our growing firm,” said R&B Law founding partner Antonio Romanucci. “Each of them brings a unique …

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Forbes, Barron’s hail Tom Salvino

William Blair financial advisor Tom Salvino was named to Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list and Barron’s Top State Advisors list for 2019. He has been included in the Forbes list since 2018 and the Barron’s list since 2015. Salvino joined William Blair in 1993 and became a partner in 1999. A graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. in finance from Loyola University Chicago, he is a member of the Salvino Wealth Management Team. John, along with his brother, Tom, and father, Al, manage customized investment portfolios for individuals, families, trusts and foundations. …

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Arcolians assist dental student

The Arcolian Dental Arts Society presented second-year University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry student Jordan Franklin with a $2,500 scholarship at its annual Christmas Party at the Park Ridge Country Club on Dec. 11. Dr. Rosella Spadoni-French, a 1984 Loyola School of Dentistry alumna, conferred the check to Franklin. “I have felt so extremely welcomed by all the members, all of whom readily share their knowledge and support with me whenever they can,” Franklin said. “This scholarship means so much more than the money to me. It means building a closer relationship with an organization that so kindly …

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York Community High School

A York, più studenti hanno ricevuto il “Seal of Biliteracy” in italiano. È un premio dato a studenti che hanno mostrato competenze nei quattro modi di comunicare: parlare, ascoltare, leggere e scrivere. È importante praticare molto e chiedere al professore per tempo fuoriclasse di praticare. Si può praticare con gli amici che studiano l’italiano, guardare i film italiani e ascoltare la musica. Raggiungere il “Seal of Biliteracy” in italiano è davvero un risultato significativo — riflette la capacità di comunicare in italiano e di aver raggiunto un livello di padronanza. Il “Seal of Biliteracy” è un bene per tutta la …

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West Leyden High School

Quest’anno siamo andati a Barilla America a Northbrook. Lì abbiamo avuto la grande opportunità di conoscere il presidente, Jean-Pierre Comte, e il vicepresidente di supply chain, Fabio Pettenati. Loro ci hanno insegnato della storia di Barilla, la missione, e delle funzioni giornaliere della compagnia. Siamo anche andati a vedere La Bohème a Chicago Civic Opera House. Ci siamo preparati per l’opera in tanti modi: ascoltando la musica, studiando i personaggi, e leggendo la sinossi dell’opera. L’esperienza era illuminante perché abbiamo potuto visualizzare la storia. Molto bella è stata la nevicata sul palcoscenico: era proprio incantevole. Dunque, le gite sono essenziali …

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Marist High School

Benvenuti alla classe d’italiano 2 Honors a Marist con la Professoressa Zulato. Facciamo parte di uno scambio dal 2014. Quest’anno abbiamo ospitato studenti di Genova e siamo diventati parte della loro cultura. Gli studenti sono stati nove giorni con noi. Prima eravamo nervosi, ma invece ospitare gli studenti italiani è stato come avere un fratello o una sorella nelle nostre case. A Chicago, gli studenti hanno mangiato la deep dish: non gli è piaciuta! Hanno visitato l’Università di Chicago, e il Museo della Scienza e dell’Industria. Dopo scuola, sono andati al centro commerciale e hanno comprato molte cose! In classe …

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Guerin College Preparatory

Buongiorno, benvenuti nella nostra classe d’italiano IV AP. Abbiamo studiato gli artisti italiani classici ed i capolavori che hanno creato. Come classe, abbiamo dedicato ed impegnato molto tempo alla ricreazione d’una famosa pittura, “La Creazione d’Adamo,” trovata nella Cappella Sistina. È stato piacevole collaborare con i nostri compagni di classe a lavorare su questo dipinto. Prima, ci è stato assegnato un progetto individuale che richiedeva una presentazione orale. Il nostro progetto era quello d’assumere il ruolo d’uno degli artisti che abbiamo studiato ed impersonarlo. Abbiamo descritto alcuni dei loro pezzi d’arte specifici e l’ispirazione dietro la loro creazione. Questo e …

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OSIA presents worthy dozen with da Vinci Awards

The Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of Illinois/Wisconsin, honored a dozen outstanding individuals from all walks of life at the 18th annual Leonardo da Vinci Awards of Excellence Gala on May 5 at White Eagle Banquets in Niles. “Our recipients walk among giants in their chosen professions,” says Lodge President Marie Marsalli. “They lead by example and truly embrace their Italian heritage.” Fra Noi’s own Pat Capriati, author of the monthly Italian-language profile “L’eta d’oro” and co-host of the bilingual radio program “Domenica Insieme,” received an Award of Excellence in Communications at the event. Also receiving awards …

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