Italian-American Society of Peoria

10/11/2026

Hey everyone! We have been invited to participate in Italian American Heritage Night with the Chicago Wolves on Saturday, February 13. Game time is 7pm. The Wolves are a minor league hockey team who play in Allstate Arena in Rosemont. This is an opportunity for a fun group outing with other Societies such as ours. Please fill out our inquiry form if you are interested.

We were contacted by the Chicago Wolves hockey team (an AHL team that plays in Rosemont at the Allstate Arena) about participating in an Italian American Heritage group night at their game on Saturday, February 13, 2027...game time is 7pm. We realize that this is Valentine's Weekend and also Super B...

10/05/2026

Today we celebrated Italian American Heritage Month with some sweet treats and a pasta appetizer. Pasta with chicken and breadsticks by Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria, cannolis from Cannoli’s by Rozana , tiramisu from Joe's Pizza Minonk, and cake from LeBakery! Had to provide a closeup of that fun cake decoration! It was all “chef’s kiss” perfect. 💚🤍❤️

10/03/2026

Members - Join us as we kickoff Italian American Heritage Month! In addition to our delicious appetizer, we will have cannolis, tiramisu and cake! Interested in becoming a member? We invite you to come out, too! Cash bar available.

10/03/2026

We hope you can join us today, October 3, at the Peoria Public Library Main Branch as this exhibit opens. But, if not, be sure to stop by sometime this month. Thank you to Peoria Historical Society, Peoria Public Library and Agatucci's. What a way for us to celebrate !

Did you know today is Joseph Petarde Day in Peoria?

Join us at a reception honoring his work, today (Sat., Oct. 3) from 1-3 PM at Peoria Public Main Library's gallery.

"Joseph Petarde: Maestro of Stone," is on view in the gallery from Oct. 1-28.

Petarde, an Italian sculptor who arrived in the United States from Italy in the late 19th century, eventually made Peoria his home, leaving us beautiful works of art that we still enjoy today.

The new exhibition, on loan from the Peoria Historical Society in conjunction with the Italian American Society of Peoria, offers an opportunity to see Petarde's craftsmanship through dozens of large-scale photographs by Petarde’s great-great-grandson, professional photographer Seth Lowe.

Main Library's gallery, located on lower level 1, is open to the public every Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Viewing exhibits is always free.

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

One week until the opening of Joseph Petarde: Maestro of Stone!

The Peoria Historical Society and Italian American Society invite you to explore the life and work of outstanding Italian-American sculptor Joseph Petarde, featuring new photographs by Seth Lowe.

📍 Peoria Public Library Gallery
107 NE Monroe Street, Lower Level 1
📅 Exhibit: October 1–28, 2026
🎉 Opening Reception: Saturday, October 3 | 1–3 p.m.

Join us for a festive opening reception featuring Italian sandwiches and homemade pizzelle as we celebrate Petarde’s remarkable work and legacy.

09/21/2026

Your chance to own one of our 95th Festa t-shirts is now! Because Queen Festa neglected to bring them to the merch table at the event. 🙈 Variety of adult small through 3XL sizes. Only $15/shirt. Peoria area delivery or meet up available. Sorry, we cannot ship. Send us a private message if interested.

09/13/2026

See you in the downstairs room at Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria today!

09/08/2026

Our last fundraiser for the Petarde exhibit is this week! Please come out to support Agatucci's and the work of the Peoria Historical Society ahead of the exhibit's opening next month!