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Pilsen, Little Italy and University Village

Formerly a neighborhood of immigrants from Bohemia, the enclave of Pilsen is now home to the largest Mexican community in the Midwest. Pilsen is known for its dramatic, colorful murals that show scenes from Mexican history, culture, and religion. Chicago's Little Italy is to the north of Pilsen. This traditional ethnic neighborhood has been encroached upon by the expansion of the nearby university in recent years, but there are still plenty of yummy Italian restaurants, bakeries, groceries, and sandwich shops to explore.