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UKRAINIAN VILLAGE

Located northwest of the Loop, Ukrainian Village was first settled by immigrants
from Germany, the Ukraine and Russia. Some of the beautiful cathedrals built to
accommodate the faithful of that time still exist today and are amazing examples of
craftsmanship. The Ukrainian culture remains prominent to this day. The Village
retains much of the character of a European community, which has attracted many
urban pioneers. The neighborhood’s boundaries are roughly Damen Avenue on the
east, Chicago Avenue on the south, Western Avenue on the west, and Division Street
on the north. Commuters have easy access to the city by I-94, which can be reached
in 5 minutes from the village center, or I-290 W, which can be reached in 10 minutes
from the village center. Residents who wish to take CTA into the city have a short 5
minute walk to reach the Blue Line Division stop. There are also many bus stops that
provide easy transportation into the city.