Cook County Treasurer issuing Certificate of Excellence

At City Club of Chicago, The Hon. Fritz Kaegi, Cook County Assessor with Mark V. Tiniakos,  Publisher and Editor of the Chicago Greek Press.

CHICAGO SOCIETY OF SAINT KOSMAS OF AETOLOS

Recently, a lecture was given by Evangelos Potakis, past President of the 

Pan-Arcadian Association and current President of the Association of 

Saint Kosmas of Aetolos, regarding the spectacular life of the first president of 

Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias.  The event took place at the Hall of St. John the 

Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, Illinois.  The lecture was followed 

by traditional Greek dances, poems, and songs.

Photo by Ted Lambousis

Photo by Ted Lambousis

At City Club of Chicago, Mike Quigley, member of Congress with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of the Chicago Greek Press.

On June 11, 2022 the Association Neo Kyma Messinias held a cocktail party at the North Branch Restaurant in Glenview Illinois. Shown above is the governing board and some members of the Association

Photo by Ted Lambousis

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. 

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.

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. 

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, the Feast Day 

of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, celebrated 

by his Grace Bishop of Efkarpia, Ierotheos who arrived

from St. Irene Chrysovalantou in New York and officiated 

along with Rev. Protopresbyter Panagiotis K. Malamis, 

Rev. Fr., Chrysanthos Kerkeres, Rv. Fr. Peter Saroloas, 

and Rv. Fr. Constantine Komboulis.

Luncheon was offered by the Philoptochos Society of Saint Athanasios 

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

Parishioners of St. Athanasios

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

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

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.

The Board of Governors of the City Club of Chicago is pleased to announce that Dan Gibbons, former Vice Chair of the Board, will serve as the organization’s CEO, a newly-created role, effective immediately.  Gibbons, a lifelong Chicagoan and civic and philanthropic connector, was most recently Director of Economic Development at Clayco. 
For more than two decades, primarily as an advisor to former Mayor Richard M. Daley in both City government and in the private sector, Gibbons has collaborated with business, civic and philanthropic leaders on a range of high-profile initiatives. He served as a Chicago liaison to mayors of other cities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, corporate and civic leaders, non-profit organizations, and cultural institutions.  
“Dan is passionate about Chicago and he comes to this role with substantial experience across multiple sectors,” said Jacki Robinson-Ivy, Chair of the Board of Governors. “We are excited about reimagining City Club for the next 100 years and, with Dan at the helm, our future is bright.” 
“Chicago is built on collaboration among business, civic, philanthropic, arts and community leaders” said Gibbons. “I look forward to leading City Club as we deepen and strengthen our connections throughout the city, with the goal of making Chicago better for all.” 
Gibbons received an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza School of Business, and a B.A. in Political Science from Marquette University.  He serves on the boards of numerous civic organizations and lives in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood with his wife Kate and their two young sons.
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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

Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas with Knights of 

Columbus Police Council #12173 Members

(from left to right) Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/

Editor Chicago Greek Press, Mitchell Masalski,

William S. Warnock, Robert J. Muscolino, Allen

J. Castiglia - February 6, 2023

Pictured left to right are Mark V. Tiniakos,

Publisher/Editor Chicago Greek Press,

Harold Hanley, Knights of Columbus, and

Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas

              Photo by Ted Lambousis. 

Memorial services for the Hellenic Veterans were held May 30, 2022 at Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois. 

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

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 and Alex Pappas. He enjoyed his first trip to

Greece and now works in New York.

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

Chicago Greek Press

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

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

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.