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Guide to Chicago G8 and NATO Summits
Two summits will bring global attention to Chicago in mid-May, and along with it a myriad of protestors, security problems and other issues. The Red Line Project will preview the upcoming summits, key players, curate social and mainstream media coverage. Photo: President Obama played a key role in bringing the global summits to Chicago. (Photo: iStockPhoto.com)
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Pui Tak Center Serves as Gateway for Chinese Immigrants Coming to Chicago
Nearly 800 students from 16 to 80 years old, attend free classes at the Chinatown center as part of their assimilation process to American life.
Photo: Students attend ESL, job training and life skills classes at the Pui Tak Center.
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Businesses Part of Chinatown's Tapestry
Owning a small business in Chinatown is very “American” according to herbal teashop owner Amy Chen (right).
The owner of Bark Lee Tong Ginseng, Tea & Herbs Company is one of 68,000 Chinese immigrants and Chinese-Americans living in Chinatown.
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Chinatown Celebrates New Year in Style
Despite heavy snow, more than 20,000 people stood on the streets of Chicago's Chinatown to watch the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade.
Photo: Parade-goers pour into Chinatown (Photo by Candice Silva)
