Fra Noi Embrace Your Inner Italian
The Grand Lodge Illinois/Wisconsin of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America celebrated its 49th biennial grand convention on June 14 at Crystal Sky Banquets in McCook. After a hiatus since 2019 due to the Covid-19 crisis and the loss of key members, grand lodge officers and delegates from seven filial lodges gathered to share ideas, elect new leadership and honor community service. A ceremony honoring deceased members was followed by reports from grand lodge officers and lodge presidents. Chicago Heights Lodge President Giacomo Mancini spoke about his 35-year membership and his lodge’s 100-year anniversary in 2026. Participants …
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