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Greek American Alexi Giannoulias Launches Bid for Chicago Mayor

Greek American Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced his candidacy for mayor of Chicago, joining an increasingly crowded race that could determine whether Mayor Brandon Johnson wins a second term. Giannoulias, 50, is also seeking reelection as Illinois...

National Hellenic Museum’s Trial of Themistocles Now Available to Watch

The National Hellenic Museum has released its acclaimed Trial of Themistocles for free online viewing, giving audiences everywhere the opportunity to experience one of its most popular educational programs. Originally staged on April 1, 2025 at Chicago's Harris Theater for...

Paxos: A Tour Around One of Greece’s Most Epic Islands

Paxos Island is one of the best-kept secrets in Greece, and we found the most interesting local to show us around the magnificent island. Sailing around Paxos with his boat, the repatriated Greek-American also shares his long life’s philosophy...

Hippodamus of Miletus: The Ancient Greek Father of Urban Planning

Hippodamus of Miletus was an Ancient Greek polymath who lived during the 5th century BC and is often regarded as the father of urban planning in Europe. He introduced a new way of thinking in which the city was...

Gyros Takes Center Stage at America’s Biggest Restaurant Show

Chicago’s National Restaurant Association Show 2026 once again brought together the global food service industry this month, drawing thousands of exhibitors and restaurant professionals to McCormick Place for one of the world’s largest hospitality and dining trade events. More than...

Chicago Woman, 96, Becomes Greece’s Eldest New Citizen

At 96 years old, Ms. Antonak made history at the Greek Consulate in Chicago, taking the oath of naturalization as the country’s oldest citizenship applicant. Standing before officials, she raised her hand to take the solemn oath of naturalization,...

Greek-American Police Officer Shot and Killed in Chicago

Greek-American police officer John Bartholomew was shot and killed on duty at the Swedish Hospital of Chicago on Saturday night. Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Larry Snelling confirmed Bartholomew died, and another officer was in critical condition after the shooting. Prosecutors...

Greece Repatriates Five Ancient Artifacts From Chicago

Greece has repatriated five ancient artifacts from the United States following a formal handover ceremony at the Greek Consulate General in Chicago in another significant return of cultural property to the country. The objects include two black-figure vessels from Attic...