Chicago Sister Cities International

65th Anniversary Food Feature: Amman Edition!🇯🇴 Visit one of Sultan's Market three locations! Sultan's Market is a Jordanian-owned family restaurant that opened in 1995 and offers a variety of fresh Middle Eastern cuisine. Let us know if you give it a try!

On Sunday, February 2nd, members of the Milan Committee of CSCI and many members of the Italian-American community gathered to celebrate Carnevale di Venezia, hosted by the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Milan Committee member Elio Bartolotta was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the community and his commitment to his Italian heritage. We were also joined by Consul General of Italy in Chicago, Mario Bartoli, who shared how much this event reminded him of the celebrations in Venice. This event brought a taste of Italy to Chicagoland, and featured amazing costumes, food and performances. 🇮🇹 🎭 The program book shared the following about the history of Carnevale: "Carnevale is celebrated annually beginning 58 days before Easter. Carnevale, 'goodbye to meat', ends on Martedi Grasso or Fat Tuesday. On Carnevale, "ogni scherzo vale" or every trick counts. The Venetian tradition is most famous for its masks and elaborate costumes. The form of each mask has a special meaning." Photos 1-5 taken by: David Jacobson

Chicago stands on the legacy of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the pioneer whose vision built the foundation of our city. This Black History Month, we honor his impact and the generations he inspired.

3 more days to apply! The Osaka Social Services Committee of CSCI invites social services professionals to apply for the 2025 Chicago-Osaka Social Services Exchange in Osaka, Japan. Five delegates from Chicagoland will be selected to participate in a week-long exchange in Osaka from September 28 to October 6, 2025. Delegates will engage with Japanese professionals, institutions, and share best practices. Applications are now due by February 7, 2025. Apply today at: https://lnkd.in/gD3jyu86

🌏 Explore the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo and Connections Across Cultures! 🌏 The Japan America Society of Chicago and the Osaka Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities International invite you to an inspiring event exploring the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 and the deep cultural connections between Osaka, Chicago, and Maui. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (CST) 📍 Location: CBRE, 321 N. Clark Street, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60654 ✨ Agenda Highlights: In-Person Only: 5:30 PM-6:00 PM (CST) Reception 6:00 PM-6:30 PM (CST) Presentation Title: From Heritage to Hope: Uniting Osaka, Chicago, and Maui Through Culture and Recovery Speakers: Anna Ninoyu & Yoh Kawamami Hybrid (In-Person & Zoom): 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (CST) Speaker: Sachiko Yoshimura, Director-General of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition Gain exclusive insights into the Osaka-Kansai Expo’s theme, Designing Future Society for Our Lives, and learn about its vision to tackle global challenges through innovation and collaboration. 🎟️ Registration: Free for Members & $5 for Non-Members (Zoom Only - Yoshimura Presentation) $10 for Members & $15 for Non-Members (Hybrid - In-Person & Zoom Options) 📲 Register now at https://lnkd.in/gqV9s6re to reserve your spot today! 📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the Osaka-Kansai Expo, sister city relationships, and the powerful cultural connections between Osaka, Chicago, and Maui! A big thank you to our sponsors: CBRE, IGHI, Kimino, and Otafuku for their generous support.

Please join in supporting the annual Galway Committee raffle as they raise funds for their education, cultural and best practice exchanges. GRAND PRIZE: Round Trip Airfare for Two to Ireland + Hotel Stay for two nights in Galway and a one-week stay in a cottage in Oughterard, Co. Galway! (Terms and conditions apply) ✈️ 🇮🇪 Tickets are 1 for $50 or 3 for $100. The drawing will be held on Thursday, March 27th at 5pm. You do not need to be present to win! The last day to purchase tickets will be on Sunday, March 23rd at 11:59 PM. Purchase your tickets here!🎟️: https://lnkd.in/gGEmd3wC

Happy Lunar New Year!🐍

The 65th Anniversary of CSCI is in full swing and we have exciting food features to highlight the thriving food scene in Chicago that also shines a light on our sister cities! Our first feature, the Palace Gate Restaurant, located in the Uptown neighborhood, represents our relationship with Accra, and is one of the only Ghanaian restaurants in the city🇬🇭 Let us know if you give it a try!

The 65th Anniversary of CSCI is in full swing and we have exciting food features to highlight the thriving food scene in Chicago that also shines a light on our sister cities! The Palace Gate Restaurant, located in the Uptown neighborhood, is one of the only Ghanaian restaurants in the city🇬🇭 Let us know if you give it a try!

Deadline extended! The Osaka Social Services Committee of CSCI invites social services professionals to apply for the 2025 Chicago-Osaka Social Services Exchange in Osaka, Japan. Five delegates from Chicagoland will be selected to participate in a week-long exchange in Osaka from September 28 to October 6, 2025. Delegates will engage with Japanese professionals, institutions, and share best practices. Applications are now due by February 7, 2025. Apply today at: https://lnkd.in/gD3jyu86