Little Italy: the Soho bar where the Lionesses partied after Downing Street Where to go after formalities in Downing Street? A Soho drinking joint, of course Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
Rosebud closing to diners after nearly 50 years on Taylor, will reopen as special events ‘speakeasy’ The legendary mainstay of Little Italy, once the “red sauce” destination for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Oprah Winfrey to Robert De Niro, will be open for regular dining through New Year’s Eve, and then only to bookings for bigger parties. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023
Applause for Little Italy: The magical moment on the streets of Ancoats Proud and vibrant, men in immaculate suits with sashes across their chests, women and children in traditional costume, they gather on the streets of Ancoats. The picture below was taken in 1955 and the occasion was an annual parade. But black ribbo Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2023
Lyft driver recounts rushing passenger to hospital after shooting in Little Italy: ‘I really wanted him to survive’ Jeleal Goins had barely gotten into Robert Smith’s car Sunday night when there was a screech of tires and Smith looked up to see a gun pointed at the back window. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023
Taylor’s Tacos building community, one delicious taco at a time Taylor and Maya Mason have opened a standalone taqueria in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 13, 2023
Two men wounded in Little Italy shooting The men, ages 22 and 24, were walking in the 1300 block of West 13th Street when they were struck by gunfire, police said. They are both hospitalized. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2023
Man killed, woman wounded in Little Italy shooting The two were outside about 4:20 a.m. in the 1300 block of South Throop Street when someone fired shots. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2023
Britain's secret 'little Italy' discovered in wood with miniature buildings and statues An astonishing "little Italy" has been uncovered in north Wales after years hidden away in undergrowth with around 200 statues, buildings and other artwork now discovered at the site Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2023
Man killed in Little Italy shooting Terrence Burrell, 33, was in the 1000 block of West 14th Street when he was shot Tuesday morning, authorities said. Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2023
Man seriously wounded in Little Italy shooting Police said the man was at a gas station in 2400 block of West Roosevelt Road when four men with guns demanded his belongings and shot him. Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023
Elderly couple seriously injured in Little Italy house fire Firefighters responded to a call of a fire about 1:15 a.m. Sunday at a two-story building in the 800 block of South Bishop Street. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2023
Traditional Little Italy walk returns after three years, bringing a slice of history to the streets of Manchester Hundreds of people came out to celebrate the cultural history of Manchester's Italian community Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2022
Little Italy traditional walk is back after three years “The procession is one of the oldest surviving processions in the country and it’s a fantastic celebration of Italian culture in Manchester." Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2022
Man shot to death while leaving car in Little Italy neighborhood The man, 32, was leaving his car in the 1300 block of West Roosevelt Road about 4:30 a.m. when he was shot twice in the chest. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022 Artist completes replica of Baltimore’s toppled Christopher Columbus statue. A group is now looking for its new home A Maryland sculptor has completed a replica of Little Italy’s controversial Christopher Columbus statue, and a local group plans to bring it back to Baltimore.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 28, 2022 Chicago mayor ordered Columbus statues removed during 2020 unrest. A lawsuit by Italian Americans claims that violated a Park District contract CHICAGO — Italian Americans seeking the return of Chicago’s Christopher Columbus statue to its former pedestal in Little Italy allege that Mayor Lori Lightfoot interfered with a Park District contract to keep the monument on display “in perpetuity,” according to a recently filed complaint.