The factbook that I am about to discuss talks about the trends and patterns of immigration to Chicago. The topic I would like to go over are the ports of entry. In class we had discussed Edgewater as a major one today. The major area is north of Sheridan street and an upwards of 5,500 immigrants have settled there since 2000. In the 1990s,' one dominating place for immigrants to arrive was in Lincoln Square. The main area is the cross street of Western and Lawrence. Since the 1990's there has been a shift of immigration entry ports to the suburbs of Chicago. All the major ports are located within several miles of each other, mostly all on the north side.
As more immigrants come into the city, the socioeconomic conditions of houses lower. High schools become less competitive. Some of the reasons the factbook noted was that perhaps immigrants didn't have time to get well educated or a well paying job when they moved here at first. At the same time, you see a sense of communitiy with local shops and churches. Immigrants help each other out for those who seek advice and assistance.
This is a picture of approximately where Edgewater is.
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