what are chicago's italian neighborhoods?? (Ashland, Ogden: house, elementary school, live)

[promis1]

There's one section in Chicago that is populated with a large number of Italians. The area is considered the Ohare area of Chicago and its also almost like its own little subdivision or neighborhood. The streets that border this Italian area are Lawrence to Montrose and Cumberland to East River Rd. The area is still loaded with Italian families, many with political city jobs and many are police and firemen. The houses are mostly ranch style and bi-level homes, and they sit on extra wide lots as far as Chicago is concerned. The average lot is 50-55 ft wide and the area is pristine. There are many Italian stores and eateries in the area, mainly on Cumberland and Harlem Ave. The homes are very expensive though, and many are still prces over 300,000 or more, even with this bad real estate market. Overall, its a great area and if I had to live in Chicago, I would liver there.

[FleeTheRustBelt]

In the south burbs, Chicago Heights historically has had a huge Italian influence, although that's dwindled a bit in the past 20 years or so.

[prelude91]

Originally Posted by FleeTheRustBelt

In the south burbs, Chicago Heights historically has had a huge Italian influence, although that's dwindled a bit in the past 20 years or so.

I would say it has dwindled a bit...to about/close to 0% Itlaian

[Avengerfire]

We already had a thread on this:

https://www.city-data.com/forum/chica...hborhoods.html

[southsidehitman]

addison is a town with a lot of italions also theres a decent amount of italians in bridgeport

[urza216]

Originally Posted by FleeTheRustBelt

In the south burbs, Chicago Heights historically has had a huge Italian influence, although that's dwindled a bit in the past 20 years or so.

Never underestimate the Italian culture that remains in The Heights. If you think it's gone, stop by D&D Foods on Halsted and you'll see that it isn't.

[reppin_the_847]

Originally Posted by southsidehitman

addison is a town with a lot of italions also theres a decent amount of italians in bridgeport

Bingo, you're right. I think the NW suburbs and far NW side of the city in general have a rather sizable Italian population. If you add up our entire metropolitan area, we probably have one of the most significant populations outside of the entire East Coast & Florida. They may not be dominating any particular neighborhood or suburb like in NY/NJ/MA/PA/CT/FL, etc. but there's still plenty of em scattered about in our metro. And no offense to anyone here, but there's still plenty of that Jersey Shore type vibe at plenty of our nightclubs from the city to the suburbs (ie. in Schaumburg). Hell, the broadcasters on B96 and their vibe reminds me of Jersey Shore.

[ThroatGuzzler]

No the mexicans took it over and trust me.. i have an aunt living in Melrose, i visited last year and it isn't the same.

[Southside Shrek]

There was once an Italian neighborhood along West 63rd Street between Ashland and Damen. My guess is that has probably long evaporated.

[ajolotl]

that's a funny thought -- Italians on 63rd and Ashland.

Originally Posted by Southside Shrek

There was once an Italian neighborhood along West 63rd Street between Ashland and Damen. My guess is that has probably long evaporated.