History[edit]

Norris. The new theatre was a $500,000 example of the Norris family’s confidence in the future of St. Charles. With only 5,000 residents in the town, more than 1,009 seats were installed.

Another Chicago Class Act
Date of Birth: November 13, 1947

"I never lose sight of the fact that I'm in a line of work that is, essentially, other people's fantasies."

Born Joseph Anthony Mantegna Jr., Joe and his big brother Ronald were brought up in Chicago, Illinois. When he was eight, he contracted rheumatic fever, and was sent to a charity sanatorium for five months to recover. He attended Morton East High School in Cicero when he met his future wife, actress Arlene Vrhel.

After high school, Joe went to Morton Junior College and in two years, he won a scholarship to the Goodman Theater School in DePaul University. In 1969 he met up with Vrhel again. The two began dating when both were cast in a production of Hair, and married six years later in 1975. They presently have two daughters, Mia Marie, born 1987 and Gina born 1991.

Mantegna received a number of awards for his work on stage and in television and film. He won an award for his role in Bleacher Bums from the New York Dramatics Guild in 1979.

Unfortunately, it wasn't until 1984 that audiences began to notice him. He made his breakthrough with his stage role as Ricky Roma in Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, for which he won a Tony for Best Featured Actor and the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Supporting Actor, and shared the 1984 award for Outstanding Ensemble from the Special Drama Desk Awards.

From his success in theater, he transferred his energy to film. Although he began with smaller roles, his patience would pay off when in 1988, he won Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival for his portrayal of a two-bit gangster in Things Change (1988).

Since then, he has been getting roles in largely mediocre films, but at times can also be found in big hits including Godfather III (1990), Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) and Thinner (1996). He has starred in television series such as Joan of Arcadia from 2003 to 2005, and on Criminal Minds. He also works on the big screen in films such as Witless Protection (2008).

1431 West Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois, 60607
312-226-5566 (Phone)
312-226-5678 (Fax)



Museum Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday-Sunday: 11AM - 4PM

The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is handicap accessible

In 1977, George Randazzo founded the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame as a way to raise money for a struggling local Catholic youth program. Randazzo collected boxing photos and memorabilia, a hobby that inspired him to organize a fundraising dinner that brought together a list of boxing greats and celebrities. The dinner honored twenty-three former Italian American boxing world champions, including Rocky Graziano, Jake LaMotta, Sammy Angott, Willie Pep, and posthumously Rocky Marciano, Primo Carnera and Tony Canzoneri.

The results were so overwhelming that a friend and local businessman, Don Ponte, encouraged Randazzo to start a Hall of Fame to honor all Italian American athletes. One year later, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame was founded as a non-profit, educational institution. The first induction ceremony and banquet was a star-studded event, as the Hall of Fame honored Lou Ambers, Eddie Arcaro, Charlie Trippi, Gino Marchetti, Dom DiMaggio and "The Yankee Clipper," Joe DiMaggio. Mrs. Vince Lombardi also accepted the posthumous induction of her late husband, Coach Vince Lombardi.

In the years that followed, celebrities from all walks of life have come to the annual induction ceremonies to pay tribute to outstanding Italian American sports champions and heroes. A special and uninvited guest took part in the 1980 induction ceremony, as Prisident Jimmy Carter offered his congratulations and addressed the crowd. In 1988 the Hall of Fame moved from its original headquarters in Elmwood Park to Arlington Heights.

The NIASHF enjoyed a new beginning in 1998 with the help of Phoenix Suns Chairman/CEO Jerry Colangelo. A 1994 Inductee and Chicago Heights native, Colangelo was asked by Randazzo to serve as Chairman of an ambitious new Hall of Fame building project in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy. Colangelo accepted, and has succeeded in bringing together civic-minded men and women from across the country in support of the project. In 2000 the new facility was dedicated as "The Jerry Colangelo Center," a tribute to his efforts and leadership.

There are now over 200 inductees enshrined in the Hall of Fame. To date, the organization has raised over 6 million for scholarships and charitable causes. In 27 years, the collection of sports memorabilia the Hall has amassed is second to none. The priceless artifacts include Mario Andretti's Indy 500 racecar, Rocky Marciano's first heavyweight championship belt, Vince Lombardi's last coat worn as coach of the Green Bay Packers, and swimmer Matt Biondi's Olympic Gold Medals.

So what is this piece about I am asked??? This is a group of Dads who also unfortunately lost a child. This is a great dads group, in a different setting than that of the past, We had all agreed we wanted a different setting. We did not want to sit in a room with no windows and sit in a circle >>nothing wrong with that ...This was just not us !! This is just a new breed of Dads who have found a different way to talk, console, laugh..Yes Laugh in a lighter arena,and yet support each other fully The Host of this is Barry David Kluger..We met on Friday at Mortons in Kierland and were taped by Channel 12 news. It was a Special Nite and we have agreed to do this on a regular basis. It was a casual evening on the Patio at Mortens with much talk, Tears, hugs and laughter. Thanks again Barry Kluger, Barry Adkins,Steve Larsen and Darren. This evening was very warm and appreciated spending this nite with a great bunch of Guys I wish I did not have to meet under these terms. But it did help launch a new avenue for a support group and a way for us guys to get together and keep our memories alive in our comfort level.. Thank You !!

As of today we have reached 109% of my Goal and still have 4 weeks till the Walk, Please continue to support this great cause and THANK YOU TO MY SUPPORTERS

Supporters

Comment	Donation
Noah and his moms Dawn Marie, more than anything we wish you were here. xoxox 4/20/2013	$15.00
Lisa Sansone Maloney & Family So proud of you Michael!!! Walk strong for our Angel..... 4/17/2013	$50.00
Judy Melton Best wishes for a healing walk. 4/15/2013	$20.00
Mike & Gayle 4/15/2013	$25.00
Debbie Althaus Clarke This for Dawn Marie Sansone 4/12/2013	$25.00
Paul and Marlene Good luck on the walk Mike - we certainly will be thinking of you. 4/9/2013	$20.00
Bob and Robin Jackway In the loving memory of Dawn and her forever contagious smile! 4/8/2013	$25.00
Gram My Angel 4/8/2013	$100.00
Jo-Ann Pacenta 4/5/2013	$25.00
Remona Onesti 4/5/2013	$20.00
Manny,Kim,Stephen,Paul,Betty... In Memory of Dawn Marie 4/5/2013	$100.00
Denise Greb 3 3 3 4/5/2013	$50.00
Bud and Laura Greer 4/5/2013	$25.00
Love - Mom, Kristen, Nikki & Mikey We love & miss you Dawn Marie! You are always in our hearts. 4/5/2013	$45.00
Augie Cathy and Kids For Greenie!! 4/4/2013	$100.00
Jen Pena In Memory of Dawn Marie 4/3/2013	$10.00
Gem Exteriors, Inc. (John & Kathy Scalet) In honor of our cousin Dawn Marie! 4/3/2013	$100.00
Lisa Burt 4/3/2013	$20.00
Madison, Megan,Natalie,Gia and Braeden In Honor Of Our Aunty Dawn 3/27/2013	$20.00
Margaret Lynch Your Memories are Priceless..In Honor Of Dawn Marie 3/26/2013	$20.00

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To donate click here

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Michael Sansone's Page

 Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!
 And Honoring My Daughter Dawn Marie Sansone 1/2/1978-11/6/2001

 The MISS Foundation is hosting its Third Annual Kindness Walk and Safety Fair on Bereaved Parent’s Day May 19th 2013
  
 I will be Walking for the 3rd year in Honor of Dawn Marie  and All The Children Gone Too Soon

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has Proclaimed May 19th BEREAVED PARENTS DAY IN PHOENIX
   
Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
  
 The MISS Foundation, an Arizona-based international non-profit organization with a staff of dedicated volunteers, comes to the aid of thousands of families who have experienced the heartbreak of child death. 
  Our outreach in the community includes support groups for adults and children, crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling services, retreats and a network of ancillary groups that work together to provide assistance to parents, siblings and grandparents.
    ************************************************************************

 Michael Sansone
HOPE Mentor / Faciiltator
 MISS Foundation  /  Phoenix, AZ
  I am the Father of 5 children, Ages: (In Heaven Dawn 35), Kristen-32, Nicole-30, Michael Jr.-29, and Michelene- 21.

After the loss of my daughter Dawn in 2001 to a hit and run driver, I was fortunate to learn about the MISS Foundation which has helped reshape my life. I am hoping that this tragic event in my life and the things I have learned along the way have suited me to help other parents cope with this unthinkable loss we share.
 I am a Mentor and Facilitator with this wonderful organization I have been fortunate to be part of since 2003

Email Michael  michael.sansone@missfoundation.org
Or View My Mentor Page
missfoundation.org/support/groups/michaelsansone

Donate

Supporters

Comment	Donation
Paul and Marlene Good luck on the walk Mike - we certainly will be thinking of you. 4/9/2013	$20.00
Bob and Robin Jackway In the loving memory of Dawn and her forever contagious smile! 4/8/2013	$25.00
Gram My Angel 4/8/2013	$100.00
Jo-Ann Pacenta 4/5/2013	$25.00
Remona Onesti 4/5/2013	$20.00
Manny,Kim,Stephen,Paul,Betty... In Memory of Dawn Marie 4/5/2013	$100.00
Denise Greb 3 3 3 4/5/2013	$50.00
Bud and Laura Greer 4/5/2013	$25.00
Love - Mom, Kristen, Nikki & Mikey We love & miss you Dawn Marie! You are always in our hearts. 4/5/2013	$45.00
Augie Cathy and Kids For Greenie!! 4/4/2013	$100.00
Jen Pena In Memory of Dawn Marie 4/3/2013	$10.00
Gem Exteriors, Inc. (John & Kathy Scalet) In honor of our cousin Dawn Marie! 4/3/2013	$100.00
Lisa Burt 4/3/2013	$20.00
Madison, Megan,Natalie,Gia and Braeden In Honor Of Our Aunty Dawn 3/27/2013	$20.00
Margaret Lynch Your Memories are Priceless..In Honor Of Dawn Marie 3/26/2013

To My Friends and Family, As you know this is that time 

of year for The MISS Foundation Walk On Bereaved 

Parents Day 5/19/2013..

I Will be walking again this year in Honor of My 

Daughter Dawn Marie...You Donation is Greatly 

Appreciated and again Thank You...ANY AMOUNT WILL 

BE VERY APPRECIATED...$1,$5 $20 OR ??? Please help 

me help this wonderful organization as we Walk for all 

The Children Gone Too Soon

Click Below to Donate and Thank You Very Much

 http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/michaelsansone/missfoundationkindnesswalkandsafetyfair#.UVMXVMI-WqZ.facebook 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

And Honoring Dawn Marie
  The MISS Foundation is hosting its Third Annual Kindness Walk and Safety Fair on Bereaved Parent’s Day
May 19,2013. 
  I will be Walking in Honor of Dawn Marie Sansone and All The Children Gone Too Soon
  Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.
 Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
The MISS Foundation, an Arizona-based international non-profit organization with a staff of dedicated volunteers, comes to the aid of thousands of families who have experienced the heartbreak of child death.  Our outreach in the community includes support groups for adults and children, crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling services, retreats and a network of ancillary groups that work together to provide assistance to parents, siblings and grandparents.
_______________________________________


Michael Sansone
HOPE Mentor / Facilitator
MISS Foundation  /  Phoenix, AZ

 I am the Father of 5 children, Ages: (In Heaven Dawn 35), Kristen-32, Nicole-30, Michael Jr.-29, and Michelene- 21.

After the loss of my daughter Dawn in 2001 to a hit and run driver, I was fortunate to learn about the MISS Foundation which has helped reshape my life. I am hoping that this tragic event in my life and the things I have learned along the way have suited me to help other parents cope with this unthinkable loss we share.
I am a mentor and Facilitator with this wonderful organization I have been fortunate to be part of since 2003

Email Michael  micheal.sansone@missfoundation.org

Donate

YES PORTILLOS HAS OPENED IN SCOTTSDALE

1431 West Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois, 60607
312-226-5566 (Phone)
312-226-5678 (Fax)



Museum Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday-Sunday: 11AM - 4PM

The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is handicap accessible

In 1977, George Randazzo founded the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame as a way to raise money for a struggling local Catholic youth program. Randazzo collected boxing photos and memorabilia, a hobby that inspired him to organize a fundraising dinner that brought together a list of boxing greats and celebrities. The dinner honored twenty-three former Italian American boxing world champions, including Rocky Graziano, Jake LaMotta, Sammy Angott, Willie Pep, and posthumously Rocky Marciano, Primo Carnera and Tony Canzoneri.

The results were so overwhelming that a friend and local businessman, Don Ponte, encouraged Randazzo to start a Hall of Fame to honor all Italian American athletes. One year later, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame was founded as a non-profit, educational institution. The first induction ceremony and banquet was a star-studded event, as the Hall of Fame honored Lou Ambers, Eddie Arcaro, Charlie Trippi, Gino Marchetti, Dom DiMaggio and "The Yankee Clipper," Joe DiMaggio. Mrs. Vince Lombardi also accepted the posthumous induction of her late husband, Coach Vince Lombardi.

In the years that followed, celebrities from all walks of life have come to the annual induction ceremonies to pay tribute to outstanding Italian American sports champions and heroes. A special and uninvited guest took part in the 1980 induction ceremony, as Prisident Jimmy Carter offered his congratulations and addressed the crowd. In 1988 the Hall of Fame moved from its original headquarters in Elmwood Park to Arlington Heights.

The NIASHF enjoyed a new beginning in 1998 with the help of Phoenix Suns Chairman/CEO Jerry Colangelo. A 1994 Inductee and Chicago Heights native, Colangelo was asked by Randazzo to serve as Chairman of an ambitious new Hall of Fame building project in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy. Colangelo accepted, and has succeeded in bringing together civic-minded men and women from across the country in support of the project. In 2000 the new facility was dedicated as "The Jerry Colangelo Center," a tribute to his efforts and leadership.

There are now over 200 inductees enshrined in the Hall of Fame. To date, the organization has raised over 6 million for scholarships and charitable causes. In 27 years, the collection of sports memorabilia the Hall has amassed is second to none. The priceless artifacts include Mario Andretti's Indy 500 racecar, Rocky Marciano's first heavyweight championship belt, Vince Lombardi's last coat worn as coach of the Green Bay Packers, and swimmer Matt Biondi's Olympic Gold Medals.