While the Chicago area has a huge Polish community, many non-Poles only know Polish food via pierogi and pączki U Gazdy in Wood Dale serves more regional fare such as the blood sausage kiszka and "hunter's stew" bigos.
Playlist Polish Heritage Month
Polish Heritage Month
Geoffrey Baer Explores Polish Chicago
Geoffrey BaerOctober is Polish Heritage Month, the perfect time to explore Polonia, or Polish Chicago. Geoffrey Baer takes you on a tour of some sites that evoke the community's rich and influential continuing history in Chicago.
The 40th Anniversary of the Polish Movement That Toppled Communism - And Chicago's Supporting Role
Daniel Hautzinger40 years ago, the Polish trade union Solidarity was formed. It would go on to force the first free elections in Communist Poland and win resoundingly, ending the Communist regime there. Chicago's Polish community played a strong supporting role throughout.
Our Programming Highlights for Polish Heritage Month
Daniel HautzingerOctober is Polish Heritage Month, the perfect time to celebrate the influential and vibrant community of Poles in Chicago, which is often touted as the city with the largest Polish population outside Poland. Here are some of our highlights in honor of Polish Heritage Month.
