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
TRP, Johnson-Gabriel recognized at CNDA 2/17/2010
Two NCP lead agencies had particular reason for pride during the 16th annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards, held Feb. 9 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Beyond $timulus 12/16/2009
Federal recovery dollars are producing jobs in NCP neighborhoods -- as 25-year-old Gustavo Arellano can attest -- but that's not all.
Pilsen Heroes: Coralia Barraza, Victor Pichardo 11/17/2009
The community heroes saluted by the New Communities Program lead agencies and their partners are the ones doing the heavy lifting, often with little acknowledgement or reward.
- Plaza gets new face, residents get new space 10/30/2009
- 11 'Hoods square off in ‘Hoops’ finals 8/19/2009
- Mole de Mayo adds zest to 18th Street 6/11/2009
- Tax freeze preserves Pilsen buildings 11/13/2008
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