President Elect of the United States of America Donald J. Trump

Left to right:  

Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight - Knights of Columbus, Thomas A. Sieja, President of Polish American Police Association and Mark V. Tiniakos, Sir Knights of Columbus

Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight - Knights of Columbus, Thomas A. Sieja, President of Polish American Police Association, and Steven Hermaz - Knights of Columbus.

Police Officers from Poland with Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight - Knights of Columbus (right) with Mark V. Tiniakos, Sir Knight - Knights of Columbus

Left to right:  Allen Castiglia, Knights of Columbus, Nicholas Sposato, Alderman of 38th Ward, Father Daniel J. Brandt, Sir Knight  Mark V. Tiniakos and Sir Knight Hector J. Rodriguez.

High Rank Chief of Police with Dennis P. Fitzgerald and Mark V. Tiniakos.

Rev. Fr. Christos J. Vagias with late Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago and Sotiris Vagias

Rev. Christos J. Vagias with Mark V. Tiniakos, former Board Member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago.

Rev. Father, Christos J. Vagias, a former priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, passed away recently in the Village of Mikrospilia, his hometown, in Arta, Greece.  He served at St. George for over 35 years.  From the first moment at the church, he was determined to organize the community of St. George and he worked diligently with perseverance and self-sacrifice for all the years without counting effort and toil.  He worked for the Greek Christian ideals.  A brilliant preacher of the Greek language, he preached the word of God in plain Greek that was understood by the common people.  His sermon spoke to the hearts of the Greeks who gathered to hear him every Sunday.  Over the years, St. George and Father Vagias, synonymous with the Christian faith, unchanged from the influence of English, became a deacon for the preservation of the Greek-Christian faith. The expansion of the building complex with the addition of the Gymnasium and a Community for social events is due to the perseverance and hard work of Father Vagias. Under his guidance, the community of St. George raised funds and with the personal work of its members, a new building was formed that covered the constant needs of the community. Throughout his ministry, Father Vagias offered support, help, and comfort to anyone in need.  He is survived by Presbytera Konstantina, his three children, Ioannis, Sotiris, and Nektaria, and his grandchildren. 

Left to right:  Christos J. Vagias, His Eminence Metropolitan Athinagoras of Mexico and Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson. 

Remembering Nikos Pentzaropoulos, the amazing goalkeeper of the Panionios Football Team in Athens, Greece, who was highly recognized for his excellent ability and performance.  He was born in1927 and passed away in 1979 following his battle with cancer.  He started football at the age of thirteen in his neighborhood team and with the great talent he had, he was immediately placed in the first team of Panionios, and in1948 he was called to the National team. He was nicknamed “Hero of Tampere”, after a legendary performance with the Greek Olympic team in a match that took place in the city of Tampere in Finland during the Summer Olympic Games of 1952.  While in Tampere, he was given the chance to sign a contract and start training with the Inter Milan team.  He made the decision and in August 1952 he traveled to Milan, signed the contract, and started training with the Inter Team.  Unfortunately, certain things went wrong and Nikos, very disappointed with the circumstances, had to return to the Panionios team.  Apart from being a football player, Pentzaropoulos was also a field jumper with excellent performance, and also, played volleyball and basketball. 

Pictured right is Ed Hozzian with others 

at the U.S. Karate Hall of Fame

 On October 6, 2024, the Annual Honoring and Remembering church singers and musicians took place at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, who dedicated their talents in service to Christ and the Holy Church.  

 V. Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson, Rev. Fr. Kosmas Kallis; Protopsaltis, Dino Theodoropoulos; Chanter, Stavros Spanakis; Dr. Peter Jermihov, Choir Director and members of the St. Andrew Church Choir 

Consul General of Greece, Emmanuel Koubarakis (center) with

Anthony Xydis, Greek Language Instructor (right) with Mark V.

Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press

Members of the Knights of Columbus 

at Dapper's East Restaurant in Chicago

enjoying breakfast.  Pictured left to right:  

Adam Fitzgerald, Law Enforcement Officer, 

Dennis Fitzgerald, Grand Night, Mark V. Tiniakos, 

Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press, 

Aris F. Yanibas, attorney at law, and William S.

Warnock, 

Financial Secretary of the Knights of Columbus

September 2, 2023... seated 

from left to right:  Mark V. Tiniakos,

Publisher and Editor of Chicago

Greek Press.  Michael R. Masalski,

Trustee of Knights of Columbus.

Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,

Knights of Columbus.  William S.

Warnock, Warden, Knights of Columbus,

Aris F. Yanibas, Esq., Attorney at Law, at

Dappers East Restaurant in Chicago

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press with 

Susan Pool of Rosenthal Fine Art Gallery.

Dennis Rosenthal, owner of Rosethal Fine Art Gallery (left) with 

Mark V. Tiniakos,  Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, and Jeffrey Kirsch.

On September 12, 2024 at OMEGA Restaurant in Niles, Illinois, former Police Officers celebrated Jimmy Povolo's birthday, a former Chicago Police Officer.  He received a beautiful birthday card signed by all of his friends along with several presents.  Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus gave a nice speech.

A beautiful birthday cake for Jimmy's birthday. Pictured from left to right C. Gorski, B. Muscolino, H. Hanley, A. Castiglia, R. Dietz, T. Angelo, W. Warnock, D. Fitzgerald, M. Masalski, D. A. Lopez, J. Povolo, R. Terusaki, M. Tiniakos

ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX 

CHURCH - CHICAGO

Board Members of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church are pictured with the new Rev. Fr. Amvrosios Diamantidis.  Left to right are:  Grigorios Loreno, Elias Mantis, Athanasia Horaiti, Christos Agaliou, Theodoros Daskalopoulos, Rev. Fr. Amvrosios Diamantidis, Georgios Daskalakis, Lambros Tzimas, Athanasios Vlahos and George Horaitis

Rev. Fr. Amvrosios Diamandidis with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press

Σήμερα αποχαιρετήσαμε τη θεία Τζώρτζια

Με ιδιαίτερη λύπη σε εξαιρετικά φορτισμένο κλίμα έγινε σήμερα η εξοδιος της Γεωργίας Καλαμάτα χήρα Εμμανουηλ Δουβρη στο κοιμητήριο Πσπαγου όπου είχε ενταφιαστεί ο εκλιπών σύζυγος 

Η Γεωργία Δουβρη υπήρξε εξαιρετικά αγαπητή σε πλήθος φίλων που προσήλθαν σήμερα να αποτίσουν το ύστατο χαίρε 

Κοινωνική γενναιόδωρη μεγαλόκαρδη προσέφερε επι σειρά ετών πολλαπλές φροντίδες σε συγγενείς και φίλους 

Γεννήθηκε στην Αθήνα μετέβη το 1952 στις ΗΠΑ εργάστηκε και διακρίθηκε στο Σικαγο και Οκλαχόμα με τον αείμνηστο σύζυγο της Εμμανουηλ πριν μετοικήσει στην Αθήνα οριστικά

Ζούσε στο Χαλάνδρι πλησίον της αδελφής της Κικής Καστανα

Άφησε την τελευταία της πνοή στις 26 Οκτωβρίου στην οικία της περιστοιχίζομε η από συγγενείς και φίλους μετά από μαχροχρονη ασθένεια σε ηλικία 90 ετών

Αφήνει αδελφή και ανιψιούς

Memorial Service in commemoration of the fallen soldiers during the Greek-Italian war in 1940.  Service performed by the Rev. Fr. Amvrosios Diamantidis at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago

Left to right:  Mark V. Tiniakos, 

Publisher and Editor of Chicago

Greek Press, Ambassador Alexandra

Papadopoulou and Kostas Chraniotakis, 

President of ENOSIS of Illinois

At St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor Chicago Greek Press picture with His Grace Ierotheos and Rev. Fr. Panayiotis K. Malamis

Very Rev. Gerasimos Marouthas with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor Chicago Greek Press

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Commissioner of The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press at the City Club of Chicago.

On January 23, 2023, Cook County Sheriff, Tom Dart, was at the City Club 

of Chicago and talked with Don Gibbons, the City Club Vice Chair, about 

the Cook Cook Jail and its prisoners. Sheriff Dart has dedicated his career 

to challenging injustice and fighting the violence plaguing our communities.

Pictured left, Sheriff of Cook County, Tom Dart with Mark V. Tiniakos,

Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press (left) with Richard Irvin, Mayor of Aurora, at the Polish American Police Association of Chicago and Illinois Award Banquet

After Nights Of Columbus meeting at FOP, picture of four members Of Knights Of Columbus, from left to right are Ken Hozzian, Mark V Tiniakos, Ed Hozzain, and Steven Hermaz. 

At The Great Escape, left to right Mark V. Tiniakos, William S. Warnock, and Dennis Fitzgerald grand knight Of Knights Of Columbus.

Merry Christmas! 

Treasurer Maria Pappas cordially invites you to the Cook County Treasurer's Office to celebrate Christmas with music and festivities.

Friday, December 6, 2024

5:00 - 6:30pm

Cook County Treasurer’s Office

118 North Clark Street, Room 112

Chicago, IL 60602

Please RSVP at 312-603-6931 or by email atCCTO@cookcountytreasurer.com

Discounted parking stickers will be available during the party for parking at 200 N Clark Street. Discounted parking rate is $16 for 

MEDIA ADVISORY : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   

Contact: Maria Pappas (312) 603-6202

Treasurer Pappas to salute Arab American leaders and unveil Arabic language video, brochure at event

WHO: Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer and Nada Draz, Consul General of Egypt in Chicago

WHAT: Celebration of Arab American contributions at which Pappas will present certificates of recognition to community leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs and unveil an Arabic-language video and brochures about the property tax system

WHEN: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

WHERE: Cook County Treasurer’s Office, 118 N. Clark St., Room 112, Chicago, Illinois 60602

WHO: Honorees at the celebration are: Mustafa Abdul-Maboud, building operations and in kind manager for the Reva and David Logan Foundation; in memoriam recognition of the late Nemer Ziyad of Ziyad Brothers Importing, who died Sept. 13; noted hydropower expert Dr. Refaat A. Abdel-Malek, chairman emeritus of MWH Global, Inc.; Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta; Dr. Muhammad S. Eissa, a noted Arab language and literature author, lecturer and scholar; Taha Elghawaby, certified public accountant; Dr. Samir Hanna, owner, CEO and director of physical therapy for Marina Rehabilitation in Rochester, Michigan; Mohammed Jaber, Board of Education member at Orland Park-based Consolidated High School District 230; Samir Khalil, founder of the Arab American Democratic Club; Abir Othman, principal of Andrew High School in Orland Park; Nabil Refai, cofounder and vice president of Naperville-based Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Ahmed Mohammad Saleh, president of A&S Construction; and Saffiya Shillo, DEI expert with Diversity Training & Consulting, Inc.

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General, Ioannis Metaxas, Prime Minister of Greece with King George B, and Marshal, Alexandros Papagos, along with Crown Prince of Greece, Paul B', during the Greek-Italian War in 1940

On March 23, 2024, the Knights of Columbus, St. Michael the Archangel Police Council #12173, celebrated its 26th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Banquet at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois.

The Knights of Columbus Council is a unique council with members from throughout Chicago, suburbs, twelve States and all four time zones of North America.  The Council has all aspects of law enforcement, City, County, State, Federal and the Military are within the Council to include civic leaders from City, County, State and Federal.  The 2024 Man of the Year honoree was the Mayor of Rosemont, Illinois, the Honorable Bradley A. Stephens, 20th District, State Representative, Illinois, proud council member of Knights of Columbus, Police Council.

Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight.  Introducing the officials 

and the Members

Ed Hozzian and Mark V. Tiniakos, 

 Members of Knights of Columbus

38th Ward Alderman Nicholas Sposato with Sir Knight 

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press

Left to right: Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,

Congressman/Brother Knight Dan Lipinski and

Sir Knight Mark V. Tiniakos

 Members of Knights of Columbus

Alderman Nicholas Sposato receives 

an award from Dennis P. Fitzgerald,

Grand Knight, Chicago Police Council

#12173

Left to right: William S. Warnock, Warden,

Knights of Columbus, Georgia Tiniakos,

Julet Hermaz, Steven Hermaz, Mark V. Tiniakos, 

Sir Knight and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight