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Further Info During my time in Little Village, I learned about two things that are plaguing Chicago: gang violence and the deportation fears of immigrants. I did not expect to learn so much about gang violence. From the comfort of my ignorant position in life, I hadn't even thought about gang violence in quite some time. Suddenly, I got to Little Village and gangs were very much a part of everyday life. Where we were, there existed two main forces in the gang world: the 2-6 and the Latin Kings. So much fear resided around gang territory that some kids were too afraid to come to New Life Church, which used to be located on 2-6 territory, because they would be crossing the boundary line. The church adjusted and built a second New Life on the other side of the territory line so that the kids living on the other side would feel safe coming. Chris, who was our main host and a pastor at New Life, gave us some perspective on the matter. Gangs are heavily affiliated with the ...