Chicago, Illinois is home to many of the Ukrainian American population as it is one of the largest communities in the country. Ukrainian Village is even one of the most popular neighborhoods in Chicago. It is truly a luxury that America gets to have and experience diverse neighborhoods such as Ukrainian Village so that we can become well-aware of different worlds and customs.
Any Ukranian business and establishment is going to need and appreciate our support. Here are a few ways how you can support the local Ukrainian American community so that they can help themselves and their loved ones in Ukraine during the ongoing war.
Food & Drink
Magic Jug: 6354 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Magic Jug serves a comfortable atmosphere with Ukrainian cuisine. The décor of the restaurant is cozy and homy, alike of a cabin in Ukraine. Magic Jug can rival your babushka’s cooking, but you just do not have the heart to tell her.
Shokolad: 2534 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Shokolad specializes in Ukrainian café food and pastry dishes that is rare to try anywhere else outside of Ukraine. They are highly noted for their delicious cakes and desserts. The environment of Shokolad will resemble eating out in Eastern Europe.
Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen: 2201 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Tryzub is dedicated to share traditional Ukrainian dishes and vodka. They are passionate sharing about Ukrainian history and culture within their restaurant and menu. Tryzub staff are also keeping us updated on their social media regarding the crisis in Ukraine through their views as Ukrainians and have recently worked on collecting medical supplies to donate to Ukrainian refugees and soldiers.
Old Liv: 2228 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Old Liv is a Ukrainian family-ran buffet where you can try Ukrainian specialty dishes. This will be your new spot if you are seeking comfort food. You will most definitely feel like you are living in a Ukranian home eating out at Old Liv.
Shop
Delta M Gift Shop: 2242 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Delta M Gift Shop is the oldest and largest Ukrainian gift shop in America. They have an assortment of traditional and modern Ukrainian goods ranging from clothing, embroidery, jewelry, tableware, paintings, religious icons, books, souvenirs, even Easter eggs, and more. The shop is dedicated onto keeping Ukrainian customs alive and known.
Visit
Listed here are churches that have served for our local Ukrainian American community who follow either Catholic or Orthodox faith. Follow their Facebook pages to receive updates as to how they help those in the Ukraine crisis and what you can do to also help.
Ukrainian National Museum: 2249 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60612
The Ukrainian National Museum resembles an archive that represents the lives of Ukrainian immigrants having to flee their homeland by unfortunate circumstances and desires to create continuity and life in their new settlements by creating cultural organizations and establishments. The museum highlights achievements by the Ukrainian American community. It celebrates Ukrainian folk art and fine art to celebrate Ukraine’s history and culture.
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art: 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) strives to fill the void in America’s understanding of worldly recognized Ukrainian contemporary artists. For the past 40 years, UIMA has continued to host exhibitions, musical, literary, film, and gallery events. UIMA connects an international network of artists with our diverse local community by offering artistic experiences to enrich our cultural life.
Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church: 2245 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60612
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral: 835 N Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622
St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church: 5000 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church: 2250 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622
St. George Orthodox Cathedral: 917 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral: 1121 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60622
