West Loop : Morgan Stop CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY: CHICAGO Heather Hwang, Jessica Brosch, Joneil Escobar, Krunal Patel

Boundaries On the western bank of the Chicago River Bounded by Grand Avenue to the north Ashland Avenue on the west Eisenhower Expressway to the south Chicago river to the east

Getting There... We went on November 1st. Train Take Dan Ryan/ 95th street Loyola----->Lake/Clark Transfer to Green line Lake/Clark----->Morgan We picked the Morgan stop because it was right in the heart of the West Loop. It seemed like a nice urban area to get to know.

West Loop Demographics (2010 Census) Population - 54,881 Pop. Density - 9500/ square mile Residents’ Age - Young Families, less diverse age group. Median Income - $62,770 This income is quite high compared to neighboring areas.

Landmarks and Historical Events First Baptist Congregational Church (Burnt down in Chicago Fire) Union Station (Beautiful!) Great Chicago Fire started on the near west side Foundation of the Hull House settlement

Festivals and Events Taste of Randolph Street (Father’s Day Weekend) Pitchfork Music Festival (Summer Dates TBA) North Coast Music Festival (2016 Dates TBA) For more visit Westloop.org!

Restaurant: Jubilee Juice Heather Hwang-Italian Club: “It was decent. It wasn’t the best Italian club I had ever had but it wasn’t bad. I would eat there again.” Jessica Brosch- Veggie Quesadilla: “Apparently I love goats, but not goat cheese. I wasn’t expecting it to be so bitter! The raspberry smoothie was fantastic. I would eat here again, but skip the fancy stuff.” Krunal Patel-Chicken Burger: “It was huge! I Didn’t expect it to be that big. I ate half and was already full. Tasted great! Loved the raspberry smoothie! Would eat here again, but end up finishing at home!” Joneil Escobar -Honey Mustard Chicken Burger: “It was so good and you get what you pay for! The lemonade was really sweet and delicious. I recommend this for college students. It’s cheap and worth it.”

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Trendy, Hip, High Class CULTURE Expensive dining Historically a warehouse and manufacturing district. Buildings have been converted into lofts and apartments. Gentrified Highly populated by young families, young people in general.

Other Restaurants Nando’s Peri-Peri : Famous for flame grilled peri-peri chicken. Little Goat Diner - Privately run, gourmet foods, seemed pricey, though. Girl and the Goat - Same owner as above, seems to specialize in wine tastings.

Sources ----> North Coast Music Festival Image First Baptist Congregational Baptist Church Image Union Station Image Taste of Randolph Street Image Pitchfork Music Festival Image Little Goat Diner Image Girl and the Goat Image Goat #1 Image Goat #2 Image "West Loop Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (IL), 60606, 60607, 60661 Detailed Profile." West Loop Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (IL), 60606, 60607, 60661 Subdivision Profile. N.p., 2015. Web. 04 Nov. 2015. <http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/West-Loop-Chicago-IL.html>.

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