Pilsen (Lower West Side)
Seeking role as center of Mexican-American life
Just three miles from downtown, Pilsen has been a port-of-entry community for more than 130 years. Today it is a primary gateway for Mexican-Americans, with a population that is 89 percent Latino and 37 percent non-citizens.
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News and articles
Hoops in the Hood: More than a game 9/2/2010
The fourth annual Cross-City Tournament emphasized teamwork, sportsmanship and safe streets.
Hot town enjoys Hoops, markets, festivals 8/6/2010
Summer in the city has meant no shortage of outdoor activities in NCP neighborhoods.
Fruits, vegetables and community 8/6/2010
Farmers markets and street festivals liven up NCP neighborhoods.
- Questions fly at NSP hearing 7/16/2010
- Lower-income filers receive free tax prep 3/26/2010
- TRP, Johnson-Gabriel recognized at CNDA 2/17/2010
- Beyond $timulus 12/16/2009
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