Small American Town Dubbed 'Little Palestine' As Islam Takes Over Area

Bridgeview's New Identity: A Focus on 'Little Palestine'

In a recent ceremony, Bridgeview, Illinois, officially designated a section of South Harlem Avenue as 'Little Palestine,' recognizing its vibrant Palestinian community and the array of Arab-owned businesses serving the area. The post Bridgeview’s New Identity: A Focus on ‘Little Palestine’ appeared first on News Addicts.

Small American Town Dubbed 'Little Palestine' As Islam Takes Over Area

April is Arab American Heritage Month, and Bridgeview, Illinois, is putting a new label on a familiar strip of storefronts. Village officials held a ceremony Tuesday to unveil a sign designating part of South Harlem Avenue as Little Palestine, a nod to the area’s large Palestinian community and the cluster of Arab-owned businesses that already draw customers from across the Chicago suburbs. Inside Milk Cake Bakery at 9150 S. Harlem Ave., co-owne…

Illinois Town Unveils New Sign Designating It 'Little Palestine'

In Bridgeview, Illinois, about 15 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, a special ceremony was held on Tuesday to unveil a new sign recognizing the area as 'Little Palestine.' The area has one of the largest Palestinian populations in the country.