Archive for the ‘Ethnic Interests’ Category
Little Italy
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Chicago has a rich and stories past with its Italian immigrants who first began coming to the area in the 1850s. In 1900 there were more than 16,000 Italians in the city, and a mere 30 years later that number had multiplied by nearly five. With that kind of influx, it’s easy to understand how [...]
Chinatown
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
If you’re visiting Chicago and want to experience some ethnic flair, then we suggest you head over to Chinatown where you’ll find a plethora of Chinese restaurants, gift shops, grocery stores, Chinese medicine (herbalist) stores, florists, bakeries, banks and other service businesses that cater to people interested in Chinese culture. The Chinatown Gate, which marks [...]