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DELHI: Chicago Exchange 2012 – Trade Mission to India

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:13:59 +0000

February 20 – 27, 2012

In 2011, India’s economy forcefully recovered from the global financial crisis, opening the Indian market to a wealth of investment and…

PARIS: Chicago Delegates Return From a Successful Paris Social Service Exchange

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:54:04 +0000

The City of Paris hosted the 2011 Paris/Chicago Social Services Exchange delegation December 5 -11. The goal, as in the first conference held in Chicago…

PARIS: Grant Application – Paris Committee Education Initiative

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:00:12 +0000

This modest financial support program is to aid those departments/schools who need support and supplementary funds to carry out a worthy project that would be…

HAMBURG: Photography Contest for High School Students

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:44:33 +0000

The Hamburg Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, in collaboration with the Goethe Institut of Chicago, invites students from the Chicago-Hamburg Sister Schools network to…

WARSAW: 23rd Polish Film Festival in America

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:55:42 +0000

The Warsaw Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to join us at the 23rd Polish Film Festival in America – one of Chicago’s…

GALWAY: Oyster Festival of Racing

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:26:39 +0000

The Galway Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International proudly presents the 2011 Oyster Festival of Racing. In celebration of our Sister City’s famous food festival…

OSAKA: Chicago Delegation Returns from Osaka Social Service Exchange

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:34:49 +0000

The Osaka Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International is excited to welcome the Chicago delegation back from their inaugural Osaka Social Service Exchange, October 1-9…

WARSAW: “Zaduski Jazzowe” / All Souls Jazz Festival

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:12:02 +0000

When: Monday, November 7
Where: Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division
Time: 7:00 p.m.

The Warsaw Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to join us at the…

PARIS: France Social Service Exchange Program

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:08:07 +0000

SEEKING APPLICANTS for 2011 PARIS SOCIAL SERVICE EXCHANGE

The Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and its Social Services Subcommittee presents…

BIRMINGHAM: Councillor Mike Whitby Visits Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:15:38 +0000

From October 24 to 28, a delegation of the Birmingham City Council, Business Birmingham and University of Birmingham, led by the Leader of the City…

TORONTO: Composer Alive

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:25:41 +0000

The Toronto Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, in collaboration with Toronto composer Omar Daniel and the Chicago-based Access Contemporary Music (ACM), present Composer Alive…

PETACH TIKVA: Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema Opening Night

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:13:17 +0000

CFIC Opening Night Sheds Light on Global Autism
Israeli film Mabul invites international comparisons about socialization attitudes

The statistics are staggering. Approximately 67 million people…

MILAN: Jewellery of the House of Savoy

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:43:46 +0000

The Milan Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, present a reading by Maria Gabriella of her book Jewellery…

Eater Chicago Covers Taste of Sister Cities: Mexico City

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:03:06 +0000

Chefs Gather at Kendall College to Celebrate Mexico City
Thursday, October 20, 2011, by Samantha Lande

Last night many braved the wind and rain to attend a…

MOSCOW: Adler Planetarium Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Human Spaceflight

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:20:13 +0000

When: Wednesday, October 19
Where: Adler Planetarium – Universe Theater
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: Included with General Admission*
Available on a first-come, first-served basis from the box office.
*Note: General…

MEXICO CITY: Taste of Sister Cities

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:11:44 +0000

The Mexico City Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, in partnership with Kendall College, will host the Taste of Sister Cities: Mexico City fundraiser on…

VILNIUS: Lithuanian Singer and Songwriter Mindaugas Briedis Performance

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:06:12 +0000

The Vilnius Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago invite you to attend a performance…

LUCERNE: Chicago Welcomes New Artist-in-Residence

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:01:41 +0000

The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International would like to welcome Michelle Grob as the new resident at the Lucerne Artist Studio. Ms. Grob’s…

MEXICO CITY: 2011 Marathon Cheering Section

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:18:30 +0000

The Mexico City Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to join us in supporting the Mexican runners at the 2011 Bank of America…

OSAKA: Japan Cheering Section at the 2011 Chicago Marathon

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:16:29 +0000

This year, the Chicago Marathon and the brand new Osaka Marathon will be starting a sister marathon relationship. To commemorate this event, the Osaka Committee…

LUCERNE: Swiss Cheering Section at the 2011 Chicago Marathon

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:17:03 +0000

The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to join us in supporting the Swiss runners at the 2011 Bank of America Chicago…

PETACH TIKVA: School Visit by American-Israeli Basketball Star Tom Brody

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:29:39 +0000

A brief homecoming in September gave several Chicago participating schools the opportunity to host Tom Brody who is an American-born and Illinois-educated retired professional basketball…

PARIS: Traversée de Paris

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:38:23 +0000

One hundred and seventy boats, 600 rowers, one Chicago team, 25 years, and one river.

This year’s twenty-fifth annual “Traversée de Paris”, held…

OSAKA: Japan Social Service Exchange Program

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:11:03 +0000

2011 OSAKA, JAPAN SOCIAL SERVICE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

THE OSAKA COMMITTEE OF
CHICAGO SISTER CITIES…

ATHENS: “The Runners” Dedication at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:08:43 +0000

The Runners, a 16-foot sculpture by Dr. Theodoros Papagiannis, was accepted into the Chicago Public Art Collection today during a dedication ceremony at O’Hare International…

BELGRADE: The Genius Spark of Nikola Tesla

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:00:11 +0000

The Belgrade Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Chicago Council on Science and Technology invite you to an exhibit highlighting the work

American Red Cross Honors CSCI with the Wesbury Leadership Award

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:11:06 +0000

On June 22, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago honored Chicago Sister Cities International with the Wesbury Leadership Award for our third party fundraising…

Sixth Annual Chicago Sister Cities International Festival

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:44:27 +0000

The 6th Annual Chicago Sister Cities International Festival will transform Daley Plaza into an international village filled with food, music, dance and merchants, August…

GALWAY: Matt Lamb Exhibition in Ireland

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:05:46 +0000

Join the Galway Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International at two upcoming exhibitions of renowned Chicago artist Matt Lamb’s work in our Sister…

Hamburg: Social Service Exchange

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:43:49 +0000

On July 2011, ten social workers from Hamburg, Germany and one from Birmingham, England spent two weeks studying both urban and rural social…

HAMBURG: Advisor to the State Authority for Work, Social, Family and Integration Services Visits Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:46:06 +0000

In July, Advisor to the State Authority for Work, Social, Family and Integration Services, Jan Poerksen, visited Chicago. CSCI helped to organize meetings with alderman…

LUCERNE: Contemporary Swiss Jazz by Artist-in-Residence Christoph Erb

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:02:49 +0000

The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to a cocktail reception and a jazz performance by Swiss musician Christoph Erb, tenor and…

BOGOTA: Colombia Independence Day Reception

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:33:31 +0000

The Consulate General of Colombia in Chicago and the Bogota Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to celebrate the Independence of Colombia with…

Osaka-Kansai Showcase in Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:40:18 +0000

This is a special invitation to an industry exclusive event that will bring you up-to-date on the current tour opportunities in Osaka -…

VILNIUS: Hope and Spirit

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:42:59 +0000

Don’t miss the Hope & Spirit series at The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. Various events are taking place all summer long!

Dedicated to the 70th…

ACCRA: Ghana’s 51st Republic Anniversary

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:15:20 +0000

The Accra Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International Partners with Books for Africa

Join…

MILAN: The Betrothed (I promessi sposi) in Honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:46:38 +0000

Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, author and actor will perform a dramatic reading from “I promessi sposi,” in Italian with English supertitles. He will be accompanied by…

Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities Celebrates First Annual Russia Day in Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:14:41 +0000

His Excellency Sergey Kislyak, Ambassador of Russia to the United States, Attends

CHICAGO (June 22, 2011) – More than 300 guests joined…

PARIS: Make Music Chicago!

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:05:45 +0000

Chicago joins the global phenomenon of the 24-hour musical holiday on June 21. Make Music Chicago is a one-day music festival held on the first…

VILNIUS: Odyssey of Hope: The Story of a Lithuanian Immigrant’s Escape from Communism to Freedom and the Return to His Beloved Homeland

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:01:58 +0000

Odyssey of Hope is the life story of entrepreneur and philanthropist Joseph Kazickas, a Lithuanian immigrant who found freedom and success in America after a…

GOTHENBURG: Svenska Nationaldagen

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:27:49 +0000

The Central Swedish Committee of Chicago cordially invites you to celebrate Svenska Nationaldagen (also know as Svenska Flaggans Dag).

Program Features:
The Honorable Kerstin Lane, Consul General…

BOGOTA: El Paseo Film Screening

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:50:00 +0000

The Bogota Committee of CSCI and the Consulate General of Colombia in Chicago, in collaboration with the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, present a…

HAMBURG: PROJEKT.XCHANGE.

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:05:36 +0000

PROJEKT.XCHANGE. is a cross-cultural digital media dialogue between Hamburg and Chicago that draws on the longstanding ties between the two sister cities. The Goethe-Institut has…

CHINA: Swinging Shanghai Gala 2011

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:00:14 +0000

The China Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International cordially invites you to its annual fundraiser Swinging Shanghai, which will honor the new University of Chicago…

BOGOTA: Show Your Support for Nicole Suarez!

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 15 May 2011 14:00:55 +0000

The Bogota Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to show your support for Nicole Suarez, the only Chicago (and Colombian) finalist in the…

PARIS: Paris in the Springtime Soiree

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:00:49 +0000

The Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International welcomes the francophone community and beyond for their first fund raising effort in order to further youth…

Petach Tikva: Private Equity Investing in the West Bank

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:42:58 +0000

The Petach Tikva Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to a discussion on Private Equity Investing in the West Bank.

The keynote speaker will…

WARSAW: Spotlight on Poland’s Jewish Revival

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:00:56 +0000

Join the Warsaw Committee for the Spotlight on Poland’s Jewish Revival, a panel presentation and public discussion about the remarkable revitalization of Jewish life and…

TORONTO: A Quiet Revolution: Canadian Art Now

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC) is pleased to announce its official participation, as part of an exclusive not-for-profit contingent at Art Chicago…

KYIV: Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Nuclear Disaster at CHORNOBYL

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:31:07 +0000

The accident at the nuclear power plant in Chornobyl*, Ukraine took place on April 26th, 1986, and is considered to be the gravest environmental…

LUCERNE: Lucerne Artist Studio in Chicago Welcomes Christoph Erb

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:42:56 +0000

The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International welcomes Christoph Erb to the Artist-in-Residence studio in Chicago.

A renowned musician, bandleader and composer, Erb specializes in…

GOTHENBURG: The Business of Gourmet Cities

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:00:45 +0000

The Gothenburg Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago invite you to a presentation of The Business of Gourmet…

Mayor Richard M. Daley Welcomes Moroccan Ambassador to the U.S. Aziz Mekouar and Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies Ahmed Reda Chami to Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:41:03 +0000

CONTACT:
Mayor’s Press Office
312-744-3334

Chicago Sister Cities International
312-744-1379

MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY WELCOMES MOROCCAN AMBASSADOR TO THE U.S. AZIZ MEKOUAR AND MOROCCAN MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, TRADE…

CASABLANCA: Luncheon with the Ambassador of Morocco to the U.S.

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:42:25 +0000

The Casablanca Committee will be hosting His Excellency Aziz Mekouar, Ambassador of His Majesty the King of Morocco to the United States of America and…

The Runners Chicago’s Greek-American Community Donates Large-Scale Sculpture

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:24:17 +0000

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Benjamin Kelner, 312.744.8948
benjamin.kelner@cityofchicago.org

Joyce Rowe, 312.742.2036
joyce.rowe@cityofchicago.org

The Runners, a 16-foot sculpture by Dr. Theodoros Papagiannis, will soon be a new piece of art at O’Hare…

BIRMINGHAM: Winter Edition 2010 Newsletter

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:55:26 +0000

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Chicago Sister Cities International’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fundraiser

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:25:50 +0000

The Osaka and Humanitarian Committees of Chicago Sister Cities International invite you to join us for a night of performances featuring Yoko Noge’s Japanesque, Tsukasa…

Israel: Cultivating Jewish-Arab Business Development

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:00:20 +0000

Featuring
Helmi Kittani
Director, Center for Jewish-Arab Economic Development

When: Monday, March 28, 2011
Where: Miller Canfield,
225 W. Washington, Suite 2600
Chicago IL 60606
Kosher lunch: $15 members – $25 non-member

Program
11:30…

PRAGUE: Smetana Trio

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:28:59 +0000

The Prague Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Consul General of the Czech Republic, Hon. Dana Hunatova proudly present the Smetana Trio from…

GALWAY: The Druid Theatre’s Production of “The Cripple of Inishmaan”

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:07:41 +0000

The Galway Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to join us on a group outing to The Druid Theatre’s Production of “The Cripple…

BOGOTA: Flood Relief Fundraiser

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:20:04 +0000

Hoy por Colombia – Colombia Humanitaria Chicago, is hosting a cultural event to raise funds for the millions of displaced victims of the worst torrential…

MILAN: Celebrate Italy’s 150th Birthday with an Evening of Italian Cuisine

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:52:18 +0000

The Milan Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Italian American Chamber of Commerce – Midwest (IACC) invite you to join them in celebrating…

FOCUS ON INDIA SERIES: INDIA’S ECONOMIC MOMENTUM AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGE

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:05:12 +0000

When: Thursday, March 17, 2011

Where: The Chicago Club
81 East Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL 60605

Tickets: Members $35, Nonmembers $45

Time

7:30 a.m: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m: Remarks and…

BOGOTA: Flood Relief Fundraiser

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Hoy por Colombia – Colombia Humanitaria Chicago, is hosting a cultural event to raise funds for the millions of displaced victims

VILNIUS: Lithuanian Independence Day Reception

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:21:35 +0000

On March 16, 2011, the Vilnius Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania hosted the Lithuanian Independence…

Chicago Sister Cities International Responds to Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:32:42 +0000

Chicago Sister Cities International sends our deepest condolences to the people of Japan as they confront the aftermath of the recent earthquake and related tsunami…

Third Annual International Breakfast

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:34:06 +0000

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VILNIUS: Kaunas Images by Peter and Solvei Stohl

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:38:44 +0000

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture in cooperation with the Vilnius Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to the Kaunas Images Exhibit by Peter…

PARIS: Renée Derem-Johnson Honored with Legion of Honor Award

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:23:34 +0000

By decree of the President of the French Republic on December 31, 2010, Renée Derem-Johnson has been awarded the Legion of Honor. As President of…

LUCERNE: Lucerne Committee Welcomes New Artist-in-residence

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:31:00 +0000

The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International welcomed Cybu Richili to the Artist-in-residence studio in Chicago, December 2, 2010. Cybu Richli

BIRMINGHAM: Handel’s Messiah

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:20:45 +0000

Begin the holiday celebrations in style with Handel’s inspirational masterpiece.

The Birmingham Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities International program presents Chicago’s own Baroque Band –…

AMMAN: Arab Heritage Month with the Al Rabi Ensemble

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:03:37 +0000

The Amman Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International with the Chicago Commission on Human Relations invites you to celebrate Arab Heritage Month with the Al…

GOTHENBURG: From Brownfield to Urban Oasis

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:28:23 +0000

The Gothenburg Committee of Chicago Sister Cities in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden, the Consulate General of Sweden in Chicago, the Swedish Trade Council…

BUSAN: Mayor Daley Visits Korea

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:18:33 +0000

As part of an economic development trip to highlight Chicago as a premier global business and tourist destination, Mayor Richard M. Daley traveled to Busan…

GALWAY: 2010 Oyster Festival of Racing

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:42:46 +0000

The Galway Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International proudly presents the 2010 Oyster Festival of Racing. In celebration of our Sister City’s famous food festival…

PARIS: Paris Social Services Exchange Conference

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:07:14 +0000

Paris/Chicago Social Services Exchange Conference
“What Can Cultures Learn From Each Other”

Come hear ten Parisian delegates discuss their one week…

GALWAY: “THE IRISH MAGIC OF INISH MEAIN” Advance Film Screening

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:15:12 +0000

The Galway Committee and the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago cordially invite you to an Advance Screening of “The Irish Magic of Inish Meain.” …

MILAN: Mamma Agata Cookbook Launch Event

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:59:52 +0000

You are cordially invited to a private dinner and cooking demonstration for the U.S

BOGOTA: Fiestas Novembrinas Celebration and Fundación Batata Fundraiser

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:06:25 +0000

Macondo Colombian Coffee & Empanadas in conjunction with the Bogota Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, presents a night of live music and dancing…

KYIV: Open World Delegates Examine Accountable Governance in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:29:14 +0000

Chicago — The Kyiv Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International hosted a Ukrainian delegation of five leaders and one facilitator from October 15 – 23…

PARIS: Eye for an Eye Photography Exhibit

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:28:58 +0000

Celebrate the international exchange of 10 youth from Altgeld Gardens in Chicago & 10 youth from La Courneuve in Paris

Meet the…

PRAGUE: Opening of an Original Exhibition, “Trip to the New World 1902-1903″

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:14:00 +0000

On Wednesday, October 27, the Prague Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International will co-present the opening of an original photo exhibition Trip to the New…

PETACH TIKVA: Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:57:15 +0000

This year’s Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema will take place October 21-31 at three great venues.

Oct. 21: Opening Night will take place at the Chicago…

From Chicago to Lahore: Connecting Edge

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:01:16 +0000

MEDIA CONTACT:
Naomi Hattori
Phone: (312) 744-1379
Cell: (312) 718-1186
E-mail: naomi.hattori@cityofchicago.org

CHICAGO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS FROM CHICAGO TO LAHORE: CONNECTING EDGE, OCTOBER 20, 2010

CHICAGO, IL (October…

LAHORE: From Chicago to Lahore: Connecting Edge

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:08:17 +0000

The Lahore Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International presents, From Chicago to Lahore: Connecting Edge – an exhibition of drawings, films, photographs, writings…

TORONTO: Canada-U.S. Economic Forecast: Understanding the Future with Dr. Sherry Cooper

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:43:14 +0000

The Canada-US Business Council Chicago and the Toronto Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International Present Canada-U.S. Economic Forecast: Understanding the Future, featuring Dr. Sherry Cooper, Executive…

LUCERNE: Chicago Marathon Swiss Cheering Station

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:02:08 +0000

Support the Swiss runners in the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Please join us at the SWISS CHEERING SECTION!

When: Sunday, October 10
Where: K 20/ Mile…

BIRMINGHAM: Educational Exchange

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:47:16 +0000

A group of fourteen students from seven Birmingham vocational high schools visited Chicago from September 26 – October 2, 2010. This visit was a…

SHANGHAI: Celebrating 25 Years of the Chicago-Shanghai Sister Cities Relationship at the Shanghai Expo

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:03:50 +0000

September 18-21, 2010 – Mayor Richard M. Daley led a delegation of Chicago’s business and cultural leaders to Shanghai, China, which has been a Chicago…

OSAKA: Recap of Osaka Social Services Exchange, September 11-18

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:31:44 +0000

(September 11-18) – The Osaka Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International has successfully concluded the first Asian Social Services Exchange…

OSAKA: Osaka Social Services Conference “What Can Cultures Learn From Each Other”

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:41:40 +0000

Come hear ten Osaka Social Service delegates discuss their week’s experience with Chicago professionals regarding common social…

WARSAW: Thank You to “Chopin in the Park” Performers

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:41:32 +0000

“Chopin in the Park” celebrated 200 years of Chopin and the 50th Anniversary of the Chicago-Warsaw Sister City relationship. Daily performances were held at…

MOSCOW: Nobel Street College Prep Students Attend Russian Summer Language Program

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:15:33 +0000

A group of five students and a teacher from Noble Street College Prep traveled to Moscow to attend the Russian Language Summer School from July…

Join the Chicago Sister Cities International City-Wide Shoe Drive

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:16:49 +0000

August – December 2010

We need YOUR help!

Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) is proud to partner with…

Chicago Sister Cities International Hosts Pakistan Flood Relief Event with Senator Dick Durbin as Keynote Speaker

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:25:19 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT:
Naomi Hattori
Phone: 312.744.1379
Cell: 312.718.1186
E-mail: naomi.hattori@cityofchicago.org

CHICAGO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL HOSTS PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF EVENT WITH SENATOR DICK DURBIN…

International Festival: Chopin in the Park

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:13:51 +0000

“Chopin in the Park” celebrates 200 years of Chopin and the 50th Anniversary of the Chicago-Warsaw Sister City relationship. Daily performances will be held at…

SHANGHAI: Qixi Performance and After Party with Cast

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:06:58 +0000

The spectacular Qi Xi performance returns this year to Millennium Park on Sunday, August 22 in celebration of the Chinese love folklore tale. Immediately…

BUSAN: “Busan Fantasy” by the Busan Metropolitan Dance Company

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:36:32 +0000

The Busan Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International is proud to present Busan Fantasy at Northeastern Illinois University on Sunday, August 22. The Busan Metropolitan…

OSAKA: Professor Asada Evening Talk “Where Does Human Intelligence Come From?”

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:00:21 +0000

Through the initiative of Professor Kuboi of the Osaka University San Francisco Center, the Osaka Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International will be…

PRAGUE: Dvořák – The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus

naomi.hattori — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:52:56 +0000

Dvořák: Requiem

The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus provide a rare opportunity to hear Dvořák’s richly expressive and passionate choral masterpiece; this work was…

Amezaiku (Japanese Candy) Demonstration

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:13:12 +0000

Amezaiku is Japanese candy craft artistry in which sugar syrup is boiled at an intense temperature and stretched and pulled by hand to create various…

BOGOTA: First Annual Colombian Music Festival

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:01:29 +0000

The Bogota Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to attend a much anticipated performance by Lisandro Meza, Colombian Cumbia and Vallenato legend…

BOGOTA: Colombian Independence Day/Bicentennial Ceremony at Millennium Park

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:49:10 +0000

The Consulate General of Colombia in Chicago in partnership with the Bogota Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, invites you to the Colombian Independence…

MOSCOW: Noble Street Students Travel to Russia to Participate in Moscow’s International Summer School of Russian Language

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:23:05 +0000

Program made possible by cooperation between Moscow City Department of Education and Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International

CONTACT:
Chicago Sister Cities
sistercities@cityofchicago.org
(312)744-8074…

ATHENS: Chorus of Nafpaktos in Concert at the Copernicus Center

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:22:45 +0000

The Athens Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International presents the Chorus of Nafpaktos Greece in concert at the Copernicus Center, with proceeds benefiting Theodoros Papagiannis’s…

AMMAN & CASABLANCA: L’Orchestre Chabab Al Andalous

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:34:52 +0000

$25 at the door (credit card or check only – no cash)…

GOTHENBURG: New Gothenburg Chair Appointed

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:07:52 +0000

On May 26, 2010, Agneta Rosenberg of Chicago was officially appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley as the chair of the Gothenburg Committee…

Chicago Sister Cities International Wins Innovation Awards

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:27:33 +0000

CHICAGO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL SELECTED TO RECEIVE 2010 INNOVATION: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: YOUTH AND EDUCATION AWARDS

Program Recognized for Excellence and Innovation in Building…

BIRMINGHAM: June 2010 Newsletter: Ambassador Susman, High School Connections, Academic Links

naomi.hattori — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:53:32 +0000

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LUCERNE: Film Screenings

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:52:49 +0000

Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities and the Consulate General of Switzerland invite you to attend film screenings in May!

“Steinauer Nebraska”…

WARSAW: CHICAGO FOR POLAND – Tribute Concert Honors the late President Lech Kaczynski

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 01 May 2010 10:43:37 +0000

Chicago unites to commemorate the late President of the Republic of Poland, Lech Kaczynski, First Lady Maria Kaczynska, the official delegation and all…

Municipal Leaders From Around the World in Chicago for 2010 Richard J. Daley Global Cities Forum

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:43:04 +0000

Mayors Agree to Resolution Asking for Greater International Cooperation To End Gun Violence

More than 100 mayors and municipal leaders from around the world…

PETACH TIKVA:The Petach Tikva Committee Welcomes Dalya Bilu and Eshkol Nevo to Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:10:13 +0000

The Petach Tikva Committee is proud to welcome to Chicago two of Israeli literature’s luminaries – Dalya Bilu and Eshkol Nevo – to discuss the…

Chicago Sister Cities International Awarded Sustainability Project Grant

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:39:58 +0000

Mayor Richard M. Daley and Casablanca Deputy Mayor Omar Farkhani met on April 26, 2010 to offer their support to the Casablanca Committee of Chicago…

Chicago Reaffirms Sister City Partnership with Mexico City

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:26:08 +0000

Chicago Reaffirms Sister City Partnership with Mexico City

Daley Initiates Cooperation Agreement with Three New Cities

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AMMAN: Mayor Richard M. Daley Welcomes Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan to Chicago to Accept Hearing Aids Donation

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:42:37 +0000

Beltone Partners with Chicago Sister Cities International to Donate Hearing Aids to the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf in Jordan

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Live Webcast of Richard J. Daley Global Cities Forum

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:53:51 +0000

Click here <http://www.uic.edu/orgs/daleyforum/index2.shtml> to watch…

Chicago Sister Cities International Offers Condolences to the People of Poland

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:23:13 +0000

It is with great sadness that we offer our deepest condolences to the people of Poland on the tragic death of President Lech Kaczynski, First…

Outstanding Chicago Community Awards Event

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:41:13 +0000

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HAMBURG: Student Exchange

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:28:22 +0000

The groups of students and teachers from Hamburg’s Altona Gymnasium is visiting Sullivan High School of Chicago. The student exchange group arrived on Sunday, April…

The Enduring U.S. – U.K. Partnership

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:53:23 +0000

Diplomatic Program: The Enduring U.S. – U.K. Partnership

The Honorable Louis B. Susman, United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland…

HAMBURG: Sixth edition of the Hamburg-Chicago Newsletter

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:19:30 +0000

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BIRMINGHAM: Chair of Birmingham Science City Discusses Innovation in Visit to Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:51:26 +0000

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Private: OSAKA: Osaka Social Service Exchange

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:38:02 +0000

SOCIAL SERVICE EXCHANGES EXPANDING TO INTERDISCIPLINARY MODEL AND PREPARING TO WELCOME NEW SISTER CITY, OSAKA, JAPAN

We seek Chicago Community Trust to partner with Chicago Sister…

BIRMINGHAM: City of Chicago Welcomes Several U.K. Delegations

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:33:13 +0000

Monday March 1: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce reception, hosted by Consul General at his residence.

Tuesday March 2: Science City evening event, Gleacher Center, to…

BIRMINGHAM: December 2009 Newsletter “Sunday in the Garden, Cultural cohesion, School exchanges”

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PARIS: Blind French Marathoner Michel Le Besnerais Presents Mayor Daley’s Letter to City of Paris

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:23:13 +0000

On January 29, Michel Le Besnerais, a blind french runner that participated in the 2009 Chicago Marathon, presented a letter at L’Hotel de Ville from…

LUCERNE: John Marshall Law School-University of Lucerne Announce New Exchange Students

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:18:48 +0000

The John Marshall Law School and the University of Lucerne are proud to announce its new spring semester exchange students. From Chicago, Carly Toepke will…

LUCERNE: New Artist at Lucerne Artists Studio in Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:38:12 +0000

In February 2010, painter and illustrator Christoph Fischer (1976) will begin his residency at the Lucerne Artists Studio. Fisher has specialized in sketching, photography and…

BUSAN: Busan Teachers Visit CPS Schools As Part of Education MOU between Sister Cities

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:55:23 +0000

In early January, 22 teachers from Busan visited Chicago as the second group participating in the 22-week Professional Bridge Development Program of the expanded Visiting…

VILNIUS: Book reading and signing by Daiva Markelis

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:56:20 +0000

The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture and the Vilnius Committee of Chicago Sister Cities international will host the book reading, signing and discussion.

White…

Share Your Soles Needs Your Help to Ship Shoes to Haiti’s Most-in-Need

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:23:12 +0000

In 2009, Chicago Sister Cities International developed a cooperative partnership with Share Your Soles, a humanitarian organization led by Mona Purdy dedicated to providing shoes…

Help the Relief Effort in Haiti

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:34:59 +0000

Chicago Sister Cities International is a proud supporter of the American Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations that are currently assisting with emergency relief efforts…

CHINA: Confucius Institute in Chicago Awarded “2009 Confucius Institute of the Year”

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:08:29 +0000

On December 11, 2009 the Confucius Institute in Chicago was awarded “2009 Confucius Institute of the Year” in Beijing, China. This award was granted by…

President Obama Highlights Importance of Sister Cities Movement

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:34:26 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC – During today’s town hall meeting with college students in Shanghai, China, President Obama highlighted the impact the sister cities movement has on…

DURBAN: Durban City Councilor Lekogoe Mapena Visits Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:11:52 +0000

The Durban committee welcomed a delegation led by Durban City Councilor Lekogoe Mapena on Monday, November 2nd. The delegation also included the Deputy Head of…

Mayor Daley Welcomes Vice Mayor Yang Yazhou Of Shenyang, China

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:17:57 +0000

Mayor Richard M. Daley welcomed Vice Mayor Yang Yazhou of Shenyang, China, to Chicago on Tuesday, October 27. While in Chicago, Vice Mayor Yang met…

BELGRADE: Mayor Daley Welcomes Mayor Dragan Djilas of Belgrade, Serbia

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:14:01 +0000

Mayor Richard M. Daley welcomed Mayor Dragan Djilas of Belgrade, Serbia, to Chicago on Tuesday, October 27. While in Chicago, Mayor Djilas met with Mayor…

PRAGUE: Public Health Exchange Between Prague and Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:22:39 +0000

Dr. Michael Vit and Dr. Karla Rihova were invited to visit Chicago by the Dean of the UIC/SPH from October 4-10, 2009. Executive Director of…

Chicago Sister Cities Casablanca Committee Featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:14:40 +0000

Check out the segment on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams about the Casablanca Committee’s work in Sidi Moumen. NBC interviews several Chicago Public…

Serbia to invest 9bn euros in energy sector

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:06:09 +0000

Serbia is going to invest 9 billion euros in the energy and mining sector in the next 6-7 years, Energy and Mining Minister Petar Skundric…

Chicago International Education Conference

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:25:04 +0000

Chicago Public Schools – Office of Academic Enhancement and Office of Language and Cultural Education, Chicago Sister Cities International, The Center for International Studies at…

ATHENS: Athens Sister City Shuffle

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:58:49 +0000

It’s all about Greece at the 2nd annual Athens Sister City Shuffle on Thursday evening, August 27, on Chicago’s lakefront.

From the 5K chip-timed run…

HAMBURG: Mayor Daley Meets with Hamburg Youth Soccer Team

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:08:41 +0000

Mayor Richard M. Daley met with the Hamburg youth soccer team HSV on July 29. The Chicago Sister Cities Hamburg Committee hosted the team…

The Opening Ceremony of Chinese Cultural Week featured by ABC, Xinhua

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:30:11 +0000

The July 20 Opening Ceremony of Chinese Cultural Week in Chicago – from the Great Wall to the Great Lakes, featured song and dance presentations…

Boubker Mazoz, Casablanca Committee Highlighted in Time Magazine

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:36:53 +0000

In the July 19, 2009 issue of Time Magazine, Boubker Mazoz and the Casablanca Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International are highlighted in regards to…

Inaugural Chicago Sister Cities Medical Initiative Program

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:04:04 +0000

Chicago Sister Cities International is proud to announce the call for applications for our Chicago Sister Cities Medical Initiative Program. This unique collaboration among Chicago…

Become a Fan of Chicago Sister Cities International on Facebook!

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:12:25 +0000

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Co-Chair of Osaka Committee Named One of the 100 Most Respected Japanese in the World

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:49:24 +0000

Yoko Noge, Co-Chair of the Chicago Sister Cities International Osaka Committee was recently named among the “100 Most Respected Japanese in the World” by Newsweek…

LUCERNE: New resident at Lucerne Artist Studio in Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:55:50 +0000

New resident at Lucerne Artist Studio in Chicago! The composer Hans-Peter Pfammatter from Lucerne began his residency at the Artist Studio in Chicago. The artist…

Mayor Daley Co-Chairs 2nd Annual U.S.-Arab Cities Forum in Amman, Jordan

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:14:21 +0000

Mayor Richard M. Daley traveled to Amman, Jordan, to co-host the 2nd U.S. Arab Mayor’s Forum with His Excellency Mayor Maani. The forum aims to…

4th Annual Chicago Sister Cities International Festival on Daley Plaza

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:43 +0000

The Chicago Sister Cities International Program hosted its 4th Annual Chicago Sister Cities International Festival on Daley Plaza on June 15-18, 2009. With all 28…

Chicago 2016 Welcomes Tokyo 2016 Ambassador Kanpei Hazama

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:41:19 +0000

On June 10, Tokyo 2016 Ambassador Kanpei Hazama paid visit to the office of Chicago 2016, meeting with Chicago 2016 Chair Pat Ryan and Tim…

BIRMINGHAM: June 2009 Newsletter “Culinary Connections; Plays Unpleasant; Birmingham City University Real Estate Trip”

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Chicago Public Schools to Participate in Model U.N.

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:12:21 +0000

CPS is collaborating with United Nations Association-USA to create an opportunity for CPS Middle and High Schools students to participate in a Model United Nations…

Greater Amman Municipality Summer Camp

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:52:01 +0000

Overview: The Greater Amman Municipality runs an annual summer camp for school children living in Amman, and has invited Chicago children to participate for the…

Chicago Global Cities Forum

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:25:12 +0000

MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL CITY LEADERS TO FIRST-EVER GLOBAL CITIES FORUM

Chicago, Bogota Sign Sister Cities Partnership

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Chicago Sister…

Chicago and Hamburg Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:27:54 +0000

On, April 29, Senator Anja Hajduk, State Minister for Urban Development and Environment of Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, and Suzanne Malec-McKenna…

Chicago Signs 28th Sister City Agreement with Bogotá, Colombia

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:11:12 +0000

Partnership signifies Chicago’s first Sister City relationship with a South American city.

On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, the City of Bogotá, Colombia…

Ukrainian National Museum Featured on WGN “Around Town”

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:29:53 +0000

Lydia Tkaczuk, Vice President of the Ukrainian National Museum, was featured in WGN’s morning segment “Around Town”. She showcased some of the museum’s rare collection…

Galway Committee Chair Featured in Irish Echo Newspaper

Chicago Sister Cities — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:49:40 +0000

Galway Committee Chair Billy Lawless was featured in the April 8 edition of the Irish Echo newspaper, the United States’ most widely read Irish-American newspaper.

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Paris Committee Member Featured on TV5Monde in France

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:59:10 +0000

Paris Committee Member David Reithoffer traveled to France for the Paris Marathon to promote Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. On April…

President, First Lady Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Galway Committee Vice Chair

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:15:01 +0000

Billy Lawless, Vice Chair of the Galway Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, visited with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama…

Chicago Public Schools Receives $199,234 for Chinese Summer Language Institute

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:58:51 +0000

The U.S. Department of State has awarded the CPS Office of Language and Culture Education (OLCE) $199,234 to implement a Chinese Summer Language Institute…

Balzekas Museum Awarded Millennium Award

Chicago Sister Cities — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:16:41 +0000

On 3/7, while on a Chicago visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lithuania presented the Star of Lithuania’s Millennium Award to the Balzekas Museum…

Bohemian Lawyers Association of Chicago Offers Scholarship

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:38:33 +0000

The new 2009-2010 scholarship application offered by the Bohemian Lawyers Association of Chicago is now available on their website, http://www.bohemianlawyers.org/scholarships.html.

The application deadline is March 31…

Inauguration of Polish-American Reading Contest Libros Lege

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:30:02 +0000

The Warsaw Public Library held the inauguration of the Polish-American reading contest, Libros Lege on March 3. 2009 at 5:30 p.m.

The Program:

1.Welcome and official opening…

Italian Magazine V&S Publishes Article on Chicago

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:58:13 +0000

The Chicago Office of Tourism assisted Mr. Andrea Battaglini of V&S, an Italian food and travel magazine with a circulation of 200,000. The Office…

Hamburg Named European Green Capital 2011

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:36:57 +0000

Hamburg was awarded the title “European Green Capital 2011″ by the European Union Commission in Brussels on Feb. 23, 2009, a title that was created…

World Art Chicago – An International Arts Exchange Opportunity

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:38:25 +0000

World Art Chicago offers elementary school students the opportunity to create and exhibit artwork. The objective is to provide a forum for exchange and presentation…

Digital Library Brings Global Knowledge Network to Ukraine

Chicago Sister Cities — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:59:20 +0000

Project strengthens civil society, industry and academia

By Jeffrey Thomas
Staff Writer

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Washington — Ukrainian officials and legislators, university presidents, diplomats…

La Repubblica newspaper calls Chicago “il nuovo centro del mondo” (the new center of the world)

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:53:27 +0000

On January 29, La Repubblica released an article entitled “Il Nuovo Centro del Mondo”, calling the City of Chicago the new center of the world…

ISAID and the Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of America to Launch First-Ever Electronic Library of Ukraine

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:23:12 +0000

Access to Digital Information through University Knowledge Centers a Chicago – Kyiv Initiative

(January, 2009) – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the…

Mayor Daley welcomes the Honorable Hur, Nam-Sik, Mayor of Busan, and appoints new Chair

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:32:25 +0000

Mayor Richard M. Daley and the Honorable Hur, Nam-Sik, Mayor of Busan, Korea exchange gifts during a luncheon at the Chicago Cultural Center, on Thursday…

“Chicago: A Global City”, International Breakfast with Mayor Richard M. Daley

Chicago Sister Cities — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:44:02 +0000

Mayor Daley delivered a public address highlighting the work of the Chicago Sister Cities International Program and the City of Chicago’s global vision for the…

Confucius Center of Chicago named “Confucius Center of the Year 2008″

Chicago Sister Cities — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:00:58 +0000

The Confucius Institute of Chicago–established in a partnership between the Chicago Public Schools Office of Language and Cultural Education, Office of Chinese Language Council International…

International Relations Newsletter 11-08

Chicago Sister Cities — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:38:51 +0000

The International Relations Newsletter, released quarterly by the Mayor’s Office of International Relations, highlights Chicago’s global position and international interests.

World Business Chicago on Chicago’s Global Position

Chicago Sister Cities — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:53:00 +0000

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CSCIP: World Fashion Chicago

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GALWAY: Spirit of Galway Delegation in Chicago

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Spirit of Galway Delegation
The Galway Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International hosted the annual Spirit of Galway delegation, August 18-21. Mayor Padriag Coneely, City of…

SOCIAL SERVICE: Chicago Exchange Program

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:57:16 +0000

The 2008 Chicago/Hamburg/Birmingham Social Work Exchange Program delegation was in Chicago from July 26 – August 2 to celebrate the tenth exchange between these cities…

HAMBURG: Sister School Visit to Germany

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:00:14 +0000

By: Chris Clott, Hamburg Committee Member and Director, Center for International Education, Saint Xavier University in Chicago

In March of 2008, a group of 13 business…

Chicago Wins Sister Cities Education Award

admin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:01:28 +0000

Chicago Recognized for Innovation in Youth & Education

Sister Cities International honored Chicago Sister Cities International Program (CSCIP) for their outstanding sister city program, population over…

Mayor Daley, Barack Obama at CSCIP Festival

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:08:11 +0000

Mayor Richard M. Daley and Senator Barack Obama joined Olympians, Paralympians, Olympic hopefuls, representatives of Chicago’s Sister Cities, members of Chicago 2016 and other elected…

Chicago/Birmingham Form Strong Links, Friendships

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:02:56 +0000

Birmingham Post
Jun 6, 2008 By Jon Perks

Birmingham has been selling itself to the world at the Sister Cities festival in Chicago. Post magazines editor Jon…

Birmingham Chicago Exchange Employment Strategies

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:11:02 +0000

Birmingham and Chicago to exchange employment strategies in ’Sister City’ week

Birmingham Post
Tuesday 3rd June 2008 – 12:58pm

Birmingham City Council representatives will be sharing success stories…

Chicago Welcomes Birmingham to the Sisterhood

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:12:12 +0000

Birmingham Post
Jun 2 2008 By Jon Perks, in Chicago

Birmingham takes centre stage in Chicago this week, when the city brings a taste of its cultural…