LATE KING CONSTANTINE OF GREECE

The Honorable Philip Edward "Brave" Davis,

Prime Minister, Commonwealth of the Bahamas,

met recently with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher

and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, at the

City Club of Chicago

The Honorable, Tammy Duckworth, U.S.Senator of Illinois during her meeting at the City Club of Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press

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

V. Rev. Fr. Symeon Johnson at the Chapel of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church

in Chicago at Paraklesis Service of Dormition of Theotokos

Left to right are: Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich of Chicago, and William S Warnock Warden, Knights of Columbus

Left to right: Mark V. Tiniakos, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Bob Camp, Steven Hermaz, and Georgia Tiniakos.

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS

Ted Lambousis seated to the left having Greek coffee with Mark V. Tiniakos

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS

October 14, 2023 at

Alps Pancake House Restaurant, 3637 W. Irving Park Rd..

(left to right)

Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight Knights of Columbus, Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor/Publisher “ChicagoGreekPress”

Bob Theo, Owner Alps Pancake House, William S. Warnock, Warden, Knights of Columbus.

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS

Mark V. Tiniakos publisher and editor of Chicago Greek Press recently had the privilege to meet with Alexi Giannoulias, the Secretary of the State of Illinois and discussed important issues concerning the citizens of the State of Illinois.

Summer Sale of a Private Chicago Collection

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS

Summer Sale of a Private Chicago Collection

On September 19, 2024, members of former Chicago Police Officers Lunch Club had a nice gathering at Nancy's Pizza in Niles, Illinois

ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΧΑΣ

ΘΑ ΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΩΜΕΝ ΤΟΝ ΕΧΘΡΟΝ ΜΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΑ ΝΙΚΗΣΩΜΕΝ

Hon. Lori Lightfoot, former Mayor
of City of Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos,
Publisher/Editor of Chic

On January 18, 2024 at City Club of Chicago, former Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot spoke about the importance of community-based organizations in shaping thriving, peaceful communities and the ways in which the need to support these organizations is shaping her post-Mayoral work. Mayor Lightfoot moderated a panel discussion with community leaders Ayesha Jaco (West Side United), Craig Chico (Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council), and Jaye Stapleton (Chicago Vibrant Neighborhoods Collective).
Hon. Lori Lightfoot, former Mayorof City of Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos,Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press.

Canada's Ambassador to the United States,

Hon. Kirsten Hillman with Mark V. Tiniakos.

Publisher and Editor of the Chicago Greek

Press at City Club of Chicago.

Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor and Publisher of The Chicago Greek Press with Governor JB Pritzker

Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor and Publisher of The Chicago Greek Press, with the late Christodoulos, Archbishop of Athens and all Greece

EMERALD SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the 47th Annual Dinner/Awards by the Irish American Police Association was held at the Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois. Awards were presented to several Police Officers.

Left to right: Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Judge; Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, Hon. William Raines, Judge and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus.

Left to right are: Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press; Leo P. Schmitz, Chief, Cook County Sheriff Police and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus.

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor

of Chicago Greek Press; Elias Voulgaris, Former

Commander of the Chicago Police Department and

Founder and President of the Hellenic American

Police Association and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand

Knight of Knights of Columbus.

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of

Chicago Greek Press with Alexandros

Daskalakis (right), former General Manager

of National Bank of Greece in Chicago, at

St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church

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

at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church

Left to right: Alexandros Daskalakis,

Gregory Lereno, Chanter, Theodore

Daskalopoulos, Administrator of

St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church and

Rev. Fr. Alexandros during the Feast of

St. Alexandros Day

Father Efraim with Alexandros Daskalakis

at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church

Left to right: William S. Warnock,

Warden, Dr. Alexandra Douvas,
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor

of Chicago Greek Press, and Dennis P.

Fitzgerald, Grand Knight of Knights of

Columbus

PAUL VALLAS, FORMER CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO, MET WITH MEMBERS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ON NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Left to right: Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor, Chicago

Greek Press, KC4; William S. Warnock, Warden;

Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight; Paul Vallas;

Vasi Skopis, Real Estate Broker and Steven Hermaz KC3.

Left to right: Steven Hermaz KC3; Georgia Tiniakos; Mark V. Tiniakos, KC4;

William S. Warnock, Warden; Paul Vallas; Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight of

Knights of Columbus; Vasi Skopis, Real Estate Broker.

Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Judge of Appellate Court (right) with Nick Tiniakos at the University

of Illinois in Chicago, during the sworn-in at the Law School

September 30, 2023 at the Brotherhood for the Fallen Gala at Hyatt Regency Rosemont.

Superintendent of Chicago Police Department, Larry Snelling (left) and Knights of Columbus,

Grand Knight, Dennis P. Fitzgerald

Treasurer Maria Pappas featured in Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago

More than 34,000 documents, multimedia files and other items highlighting the career accomplishments of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas are featured in the Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago. A five-minute video that captures Pappas’ achievements and her desire to make a difference in the lives of others may be viewed on the Cook County Treasurer’s Office’s YouTube channel. Pappas, a Loyola alumna, is among dozens of esteemed academics, artists and civic leaders whose personal papers are housed in Loyola’s Women and Leadership Archives. Members of the public may make an appointment to view the archives at Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus in Chicago. “I am honored and humbled to be part of such a prestigious collection,” Pappas said. “The Women and Leadership Archives showcase the life work of many trailblazers.” Others featured in Loyola’s archives include Carol Mosely Braun, the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate and the first woman to represent Illinois in the Senate; the late Corrine Wood, who served as Illinois lieutenant governor; and Jean Dolores Schmidt, a retired educator and ardent Loyola Ramblers booster better known as “Sister Jean.” The Pappas collection includes media records, photographs and videos of ethnic and cultural events and copies of multilingual brochures and other outreach materials that were created to help taxpayers understand the property tax system. Pappas was raised in West Virginia, where she earned degrees in sociology from West Liberty State College and in guidance and counseling from West Virginia University. When she moved to Chicago in the 1970s, she worked with public housing residents enrolled in a drug-abuse prevention program. She earned a doctorate in counseling and psychology from Loyola University of Chicago and a law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Just as Pappas transformed her life from humble roots in rural Appalachia, she has transformed how the Cook County Treasurer’s Office operates and serves taxpayers. She served as a Cook County Board commissioner from 1990 to 1998, when she was first elected Treasurer. Pappas embraced technology and automation to modernize the Treasurer’s Office and to reduce employee head counts. She cut spending, championed transparency and promoted disclosure requirements that have made it easier for citizens to monitor government spending. Pappas prioritized creating a website, cookcountytreasurer.com, that averages nearly a million visits per month so taxpayers can check their payments, search for refunds, see possible missing exemptions, and more. She created a think tank of researchers, hired artificial intelligence experts and spearheaded studies that exposed lingering effects of racist housing practices from decades ago. At her urging lawmakers adopted historic reforms that lowered interest rates charged on past due taxes. Through her Black and Latino Houses Matter programs more than $300 million has been refunded to Black and Latino homeowners since 2020.

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor

of Chicago Greek Press along with

Dr. Peter S. Petrovas, DC (right), at his
office in Chicago where he performs

excellent services for his patients.

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET & CELEBRATION OF

POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY

On May 3, 2024, the Annual Polish American Police Association Awards Banquet and the Celebration of Polish Constitution Day took place at Allegro Banquets in Schiller Park, Illinois. The recipients of the Awards were: Police Officer Peter Eberling, Joanna Tys, Peter J. Chorzepa, Scott Gutkowski (Detective), Matt Decowski, President Emeritus Ronald "Topper" Topczewski, Tmothy O. Schaefer, Stanislaw Wojciech Sarna, President Polish Highlander Alliance of North America, Irene Moskal Del Giudice, Longtime Advocate for Polonia, Debra J. Rucci, PAPA Member and Volunteer.

Left to right: Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight

- Knights of Columbus, Father Daniel J. Brandt and

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

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

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

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

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

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.

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

Nikos Pentzaropoulos

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

Nikos Pentzaropoulos

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.

Nikos Pentzaropoulos

Pictured right is Ed Hozzian with others

at the U.S. Karate Hall of Fame

Knights of Columbus

St. Michael the Archangel

Chicago Police Council #12173

2024 to 2026 Officers

(from left to right)

1.) **SK, Peter J. Vrdolyak,Trustee3yr

2.) SK, Ed J. Hozzian, Inside Guard

3.) SK, Tom Moritz, Lecturer

4.) SK, Joseph S. Hozzian, Outside Guard

5.) **SK, Terry Cornell, Jr., Treasure

6.). **SK, Richard A. Moy, Recorder

7.). SK, Fr. Daniel J. Brand, Chaplain

8.) **SK, Robert C. Camp, Financial Secretary

9.). SK, James T. Calvino, Grand Knight

10.) **SK, Richard J. Lewandowski, Warden

11.). SK, Hector J. Rodriguez, Advocate

12.). BK, Mitchell R. Masalski, Trustee 1yr

13.). BK, Michael K. Lappe, Trustee 2yr

14.). **SK, Owen C. Van Dyke, Chancellor

15.). —ABSENT—: SK, Kenneth J. Malkowski, Deputy Grand Knight.

** = Non Law Enforcement

Mark V. Tiniakos with Father Efraim

ON DECEMBER 22, 2023, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight and William S. Warnock, Warden, and other members of the Knights of Columbus, celebrated a Christmas lunch at Family Palace Restaurant where Dennis P. Fitzgerald treated everyone with a Christmas gift.

Pictured from top right are: Cas Golosinski, Nick Pappas, Bobby Dietz, Mitch Masalski, William S. Warnock, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Tommy Angelo and Mark V. Tiniakos

June 22, 2024 - Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Exemplification T St. John Brebeuf Parish, 8305 N. Harlem Avenue with New Sir Knight, Mark S. Dobzrycki and Grand Knight Dennis P. Fitzgerald. Congratulations Sir Knight Mark.

On June 22, 2024 at Kappy's Restaurant in Morton Grove, Illinois. Left to right: Warden of Knights of Columbus, William Warnock; Grand Knight Dennis P. Fitzgerald; Member of the Bagpipes and Drums of Emerald Society; Sir Knight Mark V. Tiniakos, and Steven Hermaz, member of Knights of Columbus.

MARIA PAPPAS, COOK COUNTY TREASURER, CELEBRATES THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER BIRTHDAY

Recently, a great reception took place at the Cook County Treasurer's Office, where Maria Pappas celebrated her birthday. There was a great number of attendees, including political figures, friends and employees of her office. Among the guests were Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County President, John Daley, Cook County Board Commissioner and others.

to right: John Daley, Cook County Board Commissioner,

Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County President, and Maria Pappas,

Cook County Treasurer

Maria Pappas with Irene Pentzaropoulou,

former Vice Consul of the Consulate
General of Greece in Chicago

A young violist playing a birthday song for Treasurer,

Maria Pappas

Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas,

in front of the table displaying her

birthday cake and other desserts

Employees at Maria Pappas' office

attending her birthday reception

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.

Please Join Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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.

Please Join Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Please Join Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas cordially invites you to a reception celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Cook County Building
118 North Clark Street
Room 112
Chicago, IL 60602

RSVP: CCTO@cookcountytreasurer.comor (312) 603-6931

Chicago Greek Film Expo 2024 - October 18-20, 2024 at the Pickwick Theatre

Please Join Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Join the Chicago Greek Film Expo 2024 from October 18-20, 2024, for a celebration of Greek cinema, organized by the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago in cooperation with the Hellenic Film Society USA and the Pickwick Theater.
Experience captivating Greek films, all screened with English subtitles.
Admission is free! For tickets register HERE
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich storytelling of Greek culture.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Chicago Greek Film Expo 2024 - October 18-20, 2024 at the Pickwick Theatre

BARBARA J. GEROULIS 1950-2024

Chicago Greek Film Expo 2024 - October 18-20, 2024 at the Pickwick Theatre

BARBARA J. GEROULIS 1950-2024

Barbara Jeanne Geroulis was a philanthropist with a penchant for the arts.
An elegant and engaging woman who dedicated her life to education,
Ms. Geroulis redefined the image of a judge’s daughter, electing to
serve as a tireless promoter of DePaul University, College of Law.
She developed her appreciation for law and politices as a girl, the
daughter of Thalia K. Geroulis and Judge James A. Geroulis.
Ms. Geroulis was described by friends as a gracious philanthropist
who was a dedicated sister, aunt and godmother. She proudly
co-founded the Honorable James A. Geroulis Educational Foundation
with her sister and brother after losing her father. As a personality,
Ms. Geroulis was a charismatic woman who spoke in a positive voice,
laughed easity and had a warmth that complemented her mother’s
reticence. “Barbara would always rise to the occassion, she took care
of the social and spiritual side of the family,” her brother
Dr. Anthony J. Geroulis said. Ms. Geroulis is survived by her brother,
Dr. Anthony J. Geroulis, M.D./J.D. (Debra), sister, Mary Anne Geroulis O’Neill,
godson and nephew, Anthony J. O’Neill (Emilie), niece Andriana M. Geroulis,
nephew James A. Geroulis, great nieces C aroline M. O’Neill and
Vivienne C. O’Neill, and many loving cousins.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at
St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago by the
V. Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson.
The Chicago Greek Press extends its condolences to the Geroulis family.

Very Rev. Vasilios (left) with Father Efraim during the celebration of St. Athanasios Day on January 18, 2024 in Chicago

Left to right are: Wayne C. Toberman, President of IPCC, Mark V.Tiniakos, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight

and William S. Warnock at

Dappairs East

On February 26, the International Press Club of Chicago had it's first General Membership Meeting of 2024, at the

Mc Cook Bohemian Restaurant, located in Mc Cook, Illinois. At 7 pm, Advisory Board member John Chenier called the room to order to convene the first IPCC Board and Officer Election since COVID restrictions and related illnesses were finished.

The results of the election, following his dissolution of the existing Board of Directors structure, and the collection and tabulation of the ballots, is as follows:

President:

Wayne Toberman

Vice President:

Ehren Muhammad

Secretary:

Richard Cornell

Treasurer:

Michael A. Salim

Board of Diectors:

Mark Tiniakos

John Fascia

Donald Sender

T. Dianne Chenier

Dr. Hande Ozdinler

Dr. Daniel Ivankovich

Michael Willoughby

And Newly Appointed Director William Ryan

The New 2024 IPCC Officers will serve a 1 year term and the Board of Diectors a 2 year term.

ΕΟΡΤΑΣΜΟΣ 25ΗΣ ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 1821 ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ! ΖΗΤΩ Η 25η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ!

The Annual Greek Independence Day Parade occurred on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Greektown on Halsted Street, in Chicago. The participants were from all Parishes of Chicago with their floats and children from their schools along with Honorary guests and dignitaries.

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of

Chicago Greek Press with U.S.

Ambassador in Greece, George Tsounis (right)

ΕΟΡΤΑΣΜΟΣ 25ΗΣ ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 1821 ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ! ΖΗΤΩ Η 25η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ!

Τα Παιδιά του Ιερού Ναού Αγίου Αθανασίου και Ιωάννου Προδρόμου, Ιερού Μετοχίου Αγίας Ειρήνης Χρυσοβαλάντου παρουσίασαν ένα αφιέρωμα για την εθνική εορτή της 25ης Μαρτίου

ΕΟΡΤΑΣΜΟΣ 25ΗΣ ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 1821 ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ! ΖΗΤΩ Η 25η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ!

Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer along with His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago and

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

On May 9, 2023, Secretary of State, Alexis Giannoulias, was at the City of Chicago

and gave a speech about his accomplishments during the first three months in

his office and how his administration would work for all the citizens of Illinois, providing

quality programs and services.

At Broken Ora Bar & Grill, Port Barrington

PAUL VALLAS, CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO

Lovely Easter dinner with left to right Ramzi, Linda, Julet, Georgia and Steven.

PAUL VALLAS, CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO

On January 31, 2023, Paul Vallas, a candidate for Mayor of Chicago,

was at the Luncheon at the City Club of Chicago and spoke about

the school system and the crime in the City of Chicago. Paul Vallas has

devoted his life to public service in and out of government and is

experienced in leading people, solving problems, and building

initiatives across political boundaries.

Pictured left, Sharon Vallas, wife of Paul Vallas, and Mark V. Tiniakos,

Publisher and Editor, Chicago Greek Press.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago With Dignitaries of Cook County

Pictured above His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago with Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas, and Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago With Dignitaries of Cook County

The Hon. Paul Vallas with Mark V. Tiniakos,

Publisher-Editor of Chicago Greek Press

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

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART AT THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

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

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART AT THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

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.

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART 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.

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 2024

On April 7, 2024 the Annual Greek Heritage Parade was held in Greektown, Chicago. The Parade was organized by the ENOSIS of Illinois and its President, Kostas Chraniotakis. Several floats from Churches, Organizations, Societies and Schools marched that day even though the weather was rainy and windy. Archbishop Elpidophoros of America initiated the Parade along with His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago. Among the dignitaries were the Hon. Evangelos Savva, Ambassador of Cyprus in USA, Emmanuel Koubarakis , Consul General of Greece in Chicago, Georgia Tasiopoulou, Consul of Greece in Chicago, Alexis Giannoulias, Secretary of State, Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Commissioner of Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court, Hon. Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos, Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and others.

Left to right: Judge Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos; Kostas Chraniotakis, President of ENOSIS; Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press; His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer.

Left to right: Dimitrios Giannetos; Mark V. Tiniakos, Judge Jesse G. Reyes and Tom Arianas of Spartan Society.

Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day

Left to right: Kostas Chraniotakis; Mark V. Tiniakos;

Dean Maragos, attorney-at-law and Tom Arianas.

Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day

Cathy Hareas, Attorney at Law, with Judge Jesse G. Reyes

Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day

Remembering great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day of March 25th in Chicago.

Left to right are Irene Pentzaropoulou, Vice Consul of Greece. Hon. Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois. Demetrios Zevelakis, Consul of Greece, and Thomas Stavrides, Vice Consul of Greece.

Rev. Fr. Panagiotis K. Malamis with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor

of Chicago Greek Press

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 26TH ANNIVERSARY

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 26TH ANNIVERSARY

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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 26TH ANNIVERSARY

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

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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

Recently, Mark V. Tiniakos of the Chicago Greek Press, met with the Honorable

Charles P. Kocoras, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and

talked about current and passed issues of interest. The Greek-American community

has honored Judge Kocoras multiple times over the years with multiple awards for his

many services and achievements.

The Honorable Charles P. Kocoras with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor and of the

Chicago Greek Press

Picture left to right: John Kass, former reporter of Chicago Tribune with Dennis Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,

ΕΤΗΣΙΟ ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙ ΚΑΘΕΔΡΙΚΟΥ ΝΑΟΥ ΣΙΚΑΓΟΥ

Picture left to right: John Kass, former reporter of Chicago Tribune with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press.

ΕΤΗΣΙΟ ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙ ΚΑΘΕΔΡΙΚΟΥ ΝΑΟΥ ΣΙΚΑΓΟΥ

In 1997, I had the blessing to meet with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew when he visited the Chicago area and I met him at the Chicago Metropolis, located at 40 East Burton Place, Chicago. A special reception was held at the Metropolis to honor him. The late Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago and other high-ranking church officials welcomed the Patriarch. Also, distinguished members of the Greek community attended the reception.

The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press.

ΕΤΗΣΙΟ ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙ ΚΑΘΕΔΡΙΚΟΥ ΝΑΟΥ ΣΙΚΑΓΟΥ

Εγινε πρόσφατα το Ετήσιο Πανηγύρι στον Καθεδρικό Ναό του Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου στο

Σικάγο με τριήμερο πανυγηρικό πρόγραμμα και κλασσικές Ελληνικές σπεσιαλιτέ.

Πλήθος κόσμου επισκέφθηκε τον Καθεδρικό Ναό οπου είχε την ευκαιρία να διασκεδάσει

με Ελληνική μουσική και χορούς κάθε απόγευμα και να δοκιμάσει εκλεκτά εδέσματα από

το μεσημέρι μέχρι το βράδυ. Η εορτή του Πατέρα συνέπεσε με τον ετήσιο εορτασμό του

Greek Fest που προσελκύει πολλά άτομα και προσφέρει ένα γνήσιο Ελληνικό γλέντι σε

ομογενείς και όλους όσους το επισκέπτονται.

Ιερατικώς Προϊστάμενος του Καθεδρικού

Ναού Σικάγου, Ιερεύς Σταμάτιος Γ. Σφίκας

Γεωργία Τηνιακού και Ιερεύς Σταμάτιος Γ. Σφίκας

Απο αριστερά, Ειρήνη Πεντζαροπούλου, πρώην

Υποπρόξενος Γενικού Προξενείου της Ελλάδος στο

Σικάγο, Ν. Τηνιακός, Πατρίσια Μπάνας και Γεωργία

Τηνιακού

Οι επισκέπτες χορεύουν παραδοσιακούς

Ελληνικούς χορούς

Οι επισκέπτες χορεύουν παραδοσιακούς

Ελληνικούς χορούς

RECEPTION HONORING GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY 1821

On March 25, 2024, honoring Greece's Independence Day, the Consul General of Greece in Chicago Mr. Emmanuel Koubarakis along with Consul Georgia Tasiopoulou, held a Reception at the Union League Club - Lincoln Ballroom in Chicago.

A large crowd attended the event, including His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, Alexis Giannoulias, Secretary of State, Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, Judge Anthony Kyriakopoulos, Paul Vallas, former Candidate for Mayor of Chicago, Dr. Peter Petrovas, Dean Maragos, attorney-at-law, Peter Karahalios, attorney at law, and other dignitaries. A special plaque was presented to the famous basketball player Nikos Galis for all his achievements. The dance group "Orpheus" participated with traditional Greek dances.

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael

Left to right: Emmanuel Hatzisavas,

Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer,

Nick Tiniakos, Peter Karahalios, attorney-

at-law, and Dimitrios Dallas

Consul General Emmanuel Koubarakis

presenting a T-Shirt with No. 4 to Nikos

Galis, the famous basketball player

Left to right: Paul Vallas, former

Candidate for Mayor of Chicago,

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher & Editor

of Chicago Greek Press, Nikos Galis,

famous basketball player, and Emmanuel

Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece

Dancers of Orpheus dance group

Georgia and Tom Christopoulos,

Pharmacists, Dr. Peter Petrovas and

Angelo Mitroussias

John Manos, former President of

Cretan Fraternity of Chicago with

Marianthi Zervas, current President of

Cretan Fraternity of Chicago

Jim Ascot, former

Candidate of 34th Ward Alderman,

George Mavropoulos, President of Pontian

Society and Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and

Editor of Chicago Greek Press

Anna Giannoulias with Mark V. Tiniakos

Mark V. Tiniakos with Nicoletta Mitroussias, Soprano and

Evangelia Sourounis

Theodore Daskalopoulos, Administrator at St. Athanasios

Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago (left) with Dr. Sotirios Vasilopoulos