Milestones
Our history together
Delegations, student exchanges, trips and celebrations between Elk Grove Village and Termini Imerese since 2000.
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Our 20th anniversary
We celebrated 20 years of friendship, connection and memories at Avalon Banquets in Elk Grove Village.
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Our students in Termini Imerese
The second leg of the exchange: Elk Grove High School students were welcomed by their counterparts and families in Termini Imerese. Teacher Laura Longano and Rod Pickett coordinated the exchange under the guidance of the Sister Cities organization. Building on its success, the program between Elk Grove High School and the Liceo Classico in Termini Imerese continues to grow each year — a life-changing experience, and friendships that last a lifetime.
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Our third high school student exchange
Sixteen students from Termini Imerese and their teachers spent ten days with our students and their families — Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions, school language programs, a visit with the Mayor of Elk Grove Village, and trips to Chicago and the surrounding neighborhoods.
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The exchange continues in Sicily
Our Elk Grove High School students were welcomed in Termini Imerese and immersed in the Italian way of life, culture, traditions and education — the springboard for the exchanges that followed.
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Our second student exchange
Twelve high school students from Termini Imerese were hosted by students in Elk Grove High School's Italian language class and their families. Teachers Laura Longano and Ralph Scalise coordinated the exchange.
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Another tourism trip to Sicily
Thirty-five travelers from Elk Grove Village and neighboring towns experienced the beauty and history of Termini Imerese and its surrounding provinces.
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Our 10th anniversary
A delegation from Elk Grove Village was invited to Termini Imerese for the festivities and gala dinner celebrating ten years since the Sister Cities incorporation.
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Our second tourism trip
About 40 people visited Termini Imerese for ten days of historic monuments, seaport cities and country towns, traditional food and wine, a seaside resort, friendship, laughter and lifelong memories.
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The Mayor visits Termini Imerese
Mayor Craig B. Johnson and a delegation visited Termini Imerese for the first time to experience the benefits of international exchange, friendship and culture in person.
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A delegation from Termini Imerese
Visitors from Termini Imerese came to Elk Grove Village for cultural, educational, medical and business exchanges, ending with a Gala Ball attended by 650 guests.
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Our first student exchange
Students from Termini Imerese studied English with instructor Rod Pickett and learned about our culture, history and traditions.
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Our first tourism trip to Sicily
Thirty travelers were introduced to our sister city and the surrounding towns of Sicily.
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A delegation to Sicily
Our delegation visited Termini Imerese, Palermo, Cefalù, Caccamo, Bagheria, Piana degli Albanesi and Corleone, building a much closer relationship with our counterparts — one that will live forever in our minds and hearts.
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Our third gala dinner dance
More than 700 guests filled the Belvedere Events and Banquets in Elk Grove Village, celebrating the second arrival of a 35-member delegation from Termini Imerese.
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Host of the Illinois State Sister Cities Convention
We hosted the 2003 annual convention at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove Village, with a gala dinner dance for more than 600 guests at Avalon Banquets.
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A delegation to our sister city
An Elk Grove Village delegation visited Termini Imerese — another memorable trip and a huge success.
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Sister cities, officially
Our first gala dinner dance, with more than 1,200 guests, recognized the official sister city union of Elk Grove Village and Termini Imerese and welcomed the first delegation from Termini Imerese.
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