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

LATE KING CONSTANTINE OF GREECE

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

Congratulations on your victory in 2024.

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

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

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.

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS

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

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

King George II

ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΧΑΣ

ΘΑ ΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΩΜΕΝ ΤΟΝ ΕΧΘΡΟΝ ΜΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΑ ΝΙΚΗΣΩΜΕΝ

0CTOBER 28, 1940

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

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

Consulate General of Greece in Chicago

Subject: Job Announcement - Consulate General of Greece in Chicago

Job Announcement
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago is hiring one (1) full-time secretary for a two-year period, with the possibility of renewal.
Applications, including your CV, should be submitted by November 18th 2024, via email to grgencon.cic@mfa.gr

Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be U.S. nationals or legally residing in the U.S.
- Candidates must be fluent in both Greek and English.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

Selection Criteria:
- Excellent command of Greek and English.
- University or college degree.
- Proficiency in standard software suites.
- At least one year of professional experience.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Capability to adapt to various situations and work under pressure.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

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Chicago, IL 60611
312-335-3915, Ext. 816
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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

NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY 2024

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.

NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY 2024

Pictured right is Ed Hozzian with others

at the U.S. Karate Hall of Fame

NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY 2024

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

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

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Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas,

in front of the table displaying her

birthday cake and other desserts

MHNYMA ΥΦΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΥ ΕΞΩΤΕΡΙΚΩΝ Γ. ΚΩΤΣΗΡΑ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΕΠΕΤΕΙΟ ΤΗΣ 28ης ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 1940

Ελληνίδες και Ελληνες,Αγαπητές συμπατριώτισσες, αγαπητοί συμπατριώτες,Η σημερινή επέτειος του «ΟΧΙ» αποτελεί μια ημέρα μνήμης και υπερηφάνειας για τον ελληνικό λαό, ο οποίος την 28η Οκτωβρίου 1940 όρθωσε το ανάστημά του και με εθνική ομοψυχία και ενότητα αγωνίστηκε ενάντια στις δυνάμεις του Αξονα. Σήμερα τιμάμε όσους πολέμησαν και θυσιάστηκαν για την ελευθερία μας, γράφοντας μια από τις πιο ένδοξες σελίδες της νεότερης ελληνικής ιστορίας, το έπος του ’40, και προασπίζοντας τις θεμελιώδεις και διαχρονικές αξίες του Ελληνισμού, όπως η δημοκρατία, η ελευθερία, η ανεξαρτησία και η δικαιοσύνη. Η διεθνής κρίσιμη και ρευστή περίοδος που διανύουμε καθιστά εξαιρετικά επίκαιρη την επέτειο της 28ης Οκτωβρίου, φέρνοντας στο προσκήνιο αυτές τις διαχρονικές και πανανθρώπινες αξίες που ενέπνευσαν τους προγόνους μας και εξακολουθούν να εμπνέουν τους Ελληνες απανταχού της γης. Σήμερα, περισσότερο από ποτέ άλλοτε, καλούμαστε να αναδείξουμε από κοινού τα διαχρονικά μηνύματα της 28ης Οκτωβρίου, αυτά τα ιδεώδη και τις αξίες που αποτελούν τα σταθερά σημεία αναφοράς και την πυξίδα του Εθνους μας. Δεν είναι άλλωστε τυχαίο ότι ο Διάλογος, η Διπλωματία και η Δημοκρατία, λέξεις ελληνικής προέλευσης αλλά με οικουμενική σημασία, αποτελούν τις κατευθυντήριες αρχές της Ελλάδας στη θητεία της ως μη μόνιμου μέλους του Συμβουλίου Ασφαλείας του ΟΗΕ για την περίοδο 2025-2026.Είμαστε υπερήφανοι για τους Ελληνες της Διασποράς που είναι αναμφισβήτητα οι καλύτεροι πρεσβευτές μας πέρα από τα σύνορα της μητέρας πατρίδας, καθώς όχι μόνον προβάλλουν τον Ελληνισμό ως κιβωτό οικουμενικών αξιών, αλλά και συμβάλλουν ουσιαστικά στην προάσπιση εθνικών συμφερόντων και στην προβολή της εικόνας της Ελλάδας διεθνώς.
Η ενδυνάμωση του ελληνικού στοιχείου ανά τον κόσμο καθώς και των δεσμών μας με τους Απόδημους αποτελεί για εμάς ζήτημα εθνικής προτεραιότητας. Με αυτό το όραμα, προχωρήσαμε στο Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών στη δημιουργία του Στρατηγικού Σχεδίου για τον Απόδημο Ελληνισμό 2024-2027, ενός ολοκληρωμένου σχεδίου για τους Ελληνες της διασποράς, με σαφή στοχοθεσία και δράσεις. Αγαπητές συμπατριώτισσες, αγαπητοί συμπατριώτες,Σε μια εποχή που οι προκλήσεις για την ειρήνη και την ασφάλεια είναι πολυδιάστατες και πιο πολύπλοκες από ποτέ, η Ελλάδα αποτελεί πυλώνα σταθερότητας, παραμένοντας πάντα πιστή στις αξίες για τις οποίες πολέμησαν και θυσίασαν τη ζωή τους οι ήρωες που τιμάμε στη σημερινή επέτειο της 28ης Οκτωβρίου. Σήμερα, καλούμαστε όλοι οι Ελληνες να προχωρήσουμε μπροστά, με εθνική ενότητα, δημιουργικότητα και αυτοπεποίθηση, για την επίτευξη των εθνικών μας στόχων και για έναν καλύτερο και πιο δίκαιο κόσμο για τις επόμενες γενιές. Ζήτω η 28η Οκτωβρίου! Χρόνια πολλά σε όλες τις Ελληνίδες και σε όλους τους Ελληνες!

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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.

ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH - CHICAGO

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

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

ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH - CHICAGO

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

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.

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)

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.

Please Join Us at Our Holiday Party

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

Please Join Us at Our Holiday Party

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

Please Join Us at Our Holiday Party

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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GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 2024

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

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.

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

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

#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

Εκκαθάριση εκλογικών καταλόγων - Παράταση έως 31.12.2024 προθεσμίας υποβολής αιτήσεων από εκλογείς άνω των 80 ετών οι οποίοι δεν επιθυμούν να διαγραφούν από τους εκλογικούς καταλόγους

Καλησπέρα σας,
επισυνάπτουμε υπ' αριθμ. 39 εγκύκλιο του Υπουργείου Εσωτερικών και παρακαλούμε για την ευρύτερη δυνατή ενημέρωση της Ομογένειας.
Όπως θα παρατηρήσετε δόθηκε παράτηση έως τις 31.12.2024 στην υποβολή αιτήσεων, περί μη διαγραφής από τους εκλογικούς καταλόγους, εκλογέων άνω των 80 ετών, οι οποίοι πρόκειται να διαγραφούν επειδή πληρούν σωρευτικά τις κατωτέρω προϋποθέσεις:
α) έχουν γεννηθεί πριν την 1η Ιανουαρίου 1944,β) δεν έχουν υποβάλει οι ίδιοι φορολογική δήλωση ή δεν εμφανίζονται ως εξαρτώμενα πρόσωπα σε φορολογικές δηλώσεις του φορολογικού έτους 2022 που έχουν υποβληθεί έως την 31η Δεκεμβρίου 2023,γ) δεν έχουν ελληνικό διαβατήριο σε ισχύ καιδ) δεν λαμβάνουν σύνταξη από ελληνικό φορέα.
Εάν οι εκλογείς "προς Διαγραφή" ΔΕΝ επιθυμούν να διαγραφούν πρέπει να παρουσιασθούν αυτοπροσώπως στο Γενικό Προξενείο έως την 31η Δεκεμβρίου 2024 και να υποβάλουν αίτηση ανάκλησης της διαγραφής από τους εκλογικούς καταλόγους παρουσιάζοντας νόμιμο ταυτοποιητικό έγγραφο, δηλαδή δελτίο αστυνομικής ταυτότητας ή διαβατήριο (ληγμένο ή σε ισχύ) ή άδεια οδήγησης.
Παραμένουμε στη διάθεσή σας για οποιδήποτε περαιτέρω διευκρίνιση ή πληροφορία.
Σας ευχόμαστε μία όμορφη αυριανή Ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών.
Με εκτίμηση,Εκ του Γενικού Προξενείου ΣικάγουΕυάγγγελος Μητσόπουλος

Consulate General of Greece
650 N. Saint Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 335-3915
Fax: (312) 335-3958
Website
Facebook
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The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago operates by appointment only.
Please communicate with the Consulate exclusively by e-mail.
When visiting the Consulate please observe the current health protocols.

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.

Left to right: Emmanuel Hatzisavas,

Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer,

Nick Tiniakos, Peter Karahalios, attorney-

at-law, and Dimitrios Dallas

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

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