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Photo illustration of artist Loc Hong (Stefanie Mitchell)
(Stefanie Mitchell)

Saints Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church

“The mosaic work, stained glass windows, and interior of this church are gorgeous. The craftsmanship is unbelievable. It’s where Bill Clinton and George W. Bush visited in 2022 to show support for Ukraine.” 739 N. Oakley Blvd.

Boeufhaus

“This steakhouse is my Cheers: Everyone knows my name. They’ve had the same staff since they opened. I probably come here once a week. They have the best French onion soup in the city.” 1012 N. Western Ave.

Ukrainian Village Mural

“It depicts a Ukrainian woman wearing traditional clothing. It’s a fitting symbol of the beauty, strength, and courage of Ukraine and its people.” 815 N. Oakley Blvd.

Empty Bottle

“My favorite thing when I stop in is when Peg, the cat, jumps on the bar to say hi. I like to go around 5:30 or 6 p.m., when the bands come in to do their sound checks. I get a free mini-show all to myself.” 1035 N. Western Ave.

Judy Sutton Taylor is a freelance writer for Chicago magazine.