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Tuesday, April 23
The neighborhood of Pilsen (also called Heart of Chicago) has been approved as a historic district by the National Park Service. Nearly 90% of building owners will be eligible to become a part of the historic district. The district of Pilsen is home to the largest number of eligible properties nationwide.