Lincoln Park is an area that contains alot of activity; however, as for people, several groups create and help shape the community such as the first immigrants that come and settle in what once was a swampy location with occasional quicksand. These first immigrants to come settle were Polish and German immigrants. They brought over their culture and language which have been the orgins of this area since it is very Polish and German influenced. The only controversy that has occurred lately that can cause a stir in the neighorhoods is the fact that the student that was from Roosevelt and was killed recently was killed in the Lincoln Park area. This neighborhood is known for its clean and well-kept all around neighborhoods, so this comes to be a shocker to many. Considering that this area is heavily occupied by Europeans, when different ethnic groups come in the picture, there is racial discrimination. For example, there is a very small population of Puerto Ricans in the Lincoln Park area, their treatment is poor and although there were efforts for equality in 1970s, the efforts have not changed much of the neighbors' opinions. Overall, the primary group that dominates the area of Lincoln Park are Europeans; however, subgroups have been created pertaining to hobbies or other activities.