Politics & Government
Amaseno Lodge Celebrates 100 Years in Chicago Heights
Mayor Gonzalez is calling the event a "great milestone" for the organization.
Mayor David Gonzalez helped members of Amaseno Lodge No. 3 celebrate 100 years in the Heights at their annual three-day Festa Di San Lorenzo And San Rocco. The long-standing traditional event ran all weekend, from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11.
“It’s a great milestone for the organization,” Mayor Gonzalez said. “They’ve done a lot in the community. It’s great to see how they have continued generation after generation of the history of the Italian Americans here in Chicago Heights.”
The Amaseno Lodge No. 3 was founded in 1913 to help Italian immigrant families gain a foothold in this country by providing a death benefit to their families during times of loss, according to their website.
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