Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan ... the nation's first officially recognized gay village. Though parts of Lakeview are lively, other sections of the neighborhood offer ...

This village earned its name from the German immigrants who settled here in the early 19th century. Much of the neighborhood has retained its Germanic roots, evident in the architecture and ...

Schaefer founded Colonia Dignidad in 1961 as an idyllic German family village -- but instead abused, drugged and indoctrinated the few hundred residents and kept them as virtual slaves.

Dorothee Munch, born in Colonia Dignidad, plays the piano in the German-themed settlement and ... Dignidad in 1961 as an idyllic German family village -- but instead abused, drugged and ...