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Little Village (part of the South Lawndale Community Area) was originally settled by Irish and Eastern European immigrants in the late 1800s, after the Great Chicago Fire sent the population of Chicago rippling out from the city's center to the outlying countryside. Jobs created by industrial development in the early twentieth century also attracted residents to the Little Village area, adding to the community's strength and viability as its own independent borough. By the mid-1900s, Little Village saw a marked increase in Polish immigrants, escaping the ravages of war-torn Europe, and in the '50s a large influx of Mexicans moved to the neighborhood. Many of these new residents were transplants from neighboring Pilsen. They were displaced during the construction of the University of Illinois Chicago campus, which chewed up a large section of residential land, pushing inhabitants further west from downtown.

But is the injection of Latino culture that gives the Little Village neighborhood its vibrant and distinct character today. In fact, the neighborhood is called "Mexico of the Midwest" by many of its residents. Little Village celebrates Mexican Independence Day every September with a parade down 26th Street. It's the largest Hispanic parade in the city and attracts thousands of spectators each year who flock to the neighborhood to show support and pride for their heritage. Of course, Little Village has a wealth of great Mexican restaurants that also help to reinforce the community's strong cultural ties. The family owned Taquerias Atotonilco has been in business for over 25 years. This friendly neighborhood spot is simple, inexpensive and delicious. Prefer a menu with a Mexican-American mix? Los Dos Laredos is a popular place to eat out that features huge platters of authentic Mexican cuisine with a Tex-Mex twist.

For a little music with your meal, stop in to La Justicia on a Friday night to catch live entertainment. The lineup isn't limited to just a traditional "cancion" here and there (although the musicians may sing in Spanish), you're just as likely to see a metal band as a band of mariachis at this place, so be prepared for anything! The list of Mexican restaurants in Little Village goes on (Sabor Mexico, Moreno's, Los Candiles, El Vitor Naco Tacos, El Fandango), but if you're looking for some good American fast food made Chicago-style, there's George's Hot Dogs and Maxwell Street Original. While George's does dogs up right, Maxwell Street serves up the original Maxwell Street Polish, piled high with grilled onions and mustard (a Chicago staple since the 1930s). But what's an American neighborhood without a local Chinese food takeout? Every dining district has at least one Chinese restaurant and Shanghai Restaurant is Little Village's. So, if you're craving oodles of noodles, egg rolls or wonton soup, you know where to go!

For cowboys and cowgirls, Little Village has two great options to spice up your dude ranch wardrobe. Herrera Western Wear and Mariano's Western Wear both have a large selection of clothing, boots and accessories. If you're in the market for a pair of shoes then you're in luck - just head to 26th Street. There's Delgado Shoe Store and Perez Shoes for more formal men's and women's footwear. For sportier kicks, check out Linda's Sport Shoes or Foot Locker. Atlantic Mall features a wide variety of toys and treats for kids as well as all sorts of party favors including piñatas, a must for any child's birthday bash. Bargain shoppers who don't know what they're looking for until they find it will love Village Discount Outlet. This mega mark-down store stocks all kinds of odds and ends in addition to clothes for "big and tall" gentlemen and ladies.

For green spaces and recreation in Little Village, residents can make a visit the community parks. Washtenaw Park has a baseball diamond and offers up a variety of arts and crafts classes for adults as well as day camps for kids. Shedd Park is a little park in Little Village named for John G. Shedd (known to most Chicagoans as the founder of the Shedd Aquarium). There may not be an abundance of fish and sea life here, but there's plenty of room for land lubbers to have a picnic or lay out and enjoy the summer sun. Piotrowski Park is the neighborhood's largest public park and is the most popular outdoor retreat for Little Village residents. With an outside pool, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and jogging paths (plus a soft surface play ground for tots), this good-size patch of green has something for every member of the family.

When it comes to traveling around Little Village, you've got options ... Several bus routes service the neighborhood and the "L" runs through the northern section of the area, a couple blocks from Cermak Road. The Cermak Road bus runs east/west through Little Village, as does the Blue Island/26th Street bus line, which heads through the center of the community. The Pulaski Road and Western Avenue buses operate on a north/south path along the neighborhood's western and eastern edges, and the California Avenue bus runs the same direction a few blocks over from Western Avenue. The CTA Pink and Blue lines have three stops in Little Village on the north end at Western, California and Kedzie avenues.

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