Chicago Dominicans

[prietolindo]

Are there any Dominican communities in Chicago?

[Dolores]

Leandro Reynoso of the Dominican Tourist Office in Chicago says that there is a "varied" Dominican community in Chicago. He says that he will tell you about it if you call him to his office at 773-529-1336.

[deelt]

Yes it is relatively large and organized. There are a number of organizations
to get involved with Casa Dominicana and Dominican-American Midwest Association. They are fairly organized and host an annual Dominican event for the city. The Chicago area has the highest percentage of Dominican-Americans, many who are small business owners and professionals, such as Rafael Nunez-Cedeno, a linguistics professor at UIC. Do look him up and get active with DAMA. If interested you can send me a PM. Let me know how I can best assist you.

Originally Posted by prietolindo

Are there any Dominican communities in Chicago?

[puropapi3]

Originally Posted by deelt

Yes it is relatively large and organized. There are a number of organizations
to get involved with Casa Dominicana and Dominican-American Midwest Association. They are fairly organized and host an annual Dominican event for the city. The Chicago area has the highest percentage of Dominican-Americans, may who are small business owners and professionals, such as Rafael Nunez-Cedeno, a linguistics professor at UIC. Do look him up and get active with DAMA. If interested you can send me a PM. Let me know how I can best assist you.

If there wasnt before then Sammy Sosa made some areas.

[joyce jimenez]

I live in the suburbs of Chicago and I know of at least 5 dominicans that live in Chicago. MY ex-husband, and my 2 stepchilren, and my three kids. I know I probably dont count, because I am an american, even though I lived in the DR for 10 years.

[deelt]

There are actually over 15,000 Dominicans in your general area. There are also many active organizations. I myself lived there for several years. Interestingly enough, the Chicago area has the highest percentage of Dominican-Americans. That is born or naturalized Americans of Dominican descent. This can be very beneficial in terms of harnessing political clout on behalf of Dominicans across the nation.

Best,
D

Originally Posted by joyce jimenez

I live in the suburbs of Chicago and I know of at least 5 dominicans that live in Chicago. MY ex-husband, and my 2 stepchilren, and my three kids. I know I probably dont count, because I am an american, even though I lived in the DR for 10 years.

[ChynaRed]

Anyone know of any Dominican hair salons in the chicago or surrounding suburban area?

[KenoshaChris]

I've lived in the Chicago area all of my life. I'd be surprised if there were 1,500 Dominican families in the Chicago metropolitan area. I know of two Dominican families north of Cook County up to Kenosha County. Yes, you have the "Dominican Club" in Chicago, but its just a bar in Humboldt Park, not a real club. This white boy ain't go'in anywhere near Humboldt Park. That'd be as stupid as me going to Jackson Heights. Given what I do for a living here and my language ability, I'd certainly know of more Dominican families around there than I do if those Dominican families were around. Other than baseball players, they just aren't around here. Why not? Because they weren't to begin with.

[deelt]

I was actually looking at that general region which is all of IL, MI, and IN, but I'll double check my figures. I'll get back to you on this.

Based on my findings the Dominicans in the region are spread out, more educated, and thus can afford to live outside of city limits. I lived in Chi-town for a few years and I met many dominicans. IL region also has the highest percentage of Dominican adult citizens in the country, yes even higher than NY. Most dominicans there are either in private industry or business owners but tend to be DL.

Chicago is the mosts racially segregated city in the country (proven and by personal experience). So Yes Humbolt park is special like that. And just like you are unwilling to step into Humbolt Park are many Dominicans that don't really go beyond their 20 block radius. This is why ya'll don't know where the other Dominicans are at.

There are actually two Dominican clubs: Casa Dominican (which you are refering to) and Dominican- American Midwest Alliance.

Originally Posted by KenoshaChris

I've lived in the Chicago area all of my life. I'd be surprised if there were 1,500 Dominican families in the Chicago metropolitan area. I know of two Dominican families north of Cook County up to Kenosha County. Yes, you have the "Dominican Club" in Chicago, but its just a bar in Humboldt Park, not a real club. This white boy ain't go'in anywhere near Humboldt Park. That'd be as stupid as me going to Jackson Heights. Given what I do for a living here and my language ability, I'd certainly know of more Dominican families around there than I do if those Dominican families were around. Other than baseball players, they just aren't around here. Why not? Because they weren't to begin with.

[Don Tomas]

Originally Posted by KenoshaChris

I've lived in the Chicago area all of my life. I'd be surprised if there were 1,500 Dominican families in the Chicago metropolitan area. I know of two Dominican families north of Cook County up to Kenosha County. Yes, you have the "Dominican Club" in Chicago, but its just a bar in Humboldt Park, not a real club. This white boy ain't go'in anywhere near Humboldt Park. That'd be as stupid as me going to Jackson Heights. Given what I do for a living here and my language ability, I'd certainly know of more Dominican families around there than I do if those Dominican families were around. Other than baseball players, they just aren't around here. Why not? Because they weren't to begin with.

Actually there are 1610 Dominicans in Chicago as of the 2000 Census, probably higher 4 years later. Great site I found listing Dominicans in the US.

http://www.nd.edu/~iuplr/cic/ethnic_...can_place.html