Happy Pulaski Day!

Mar. 5, 2012
Go Casimir, it's your birthday.

Sculptor who died in plane crash that killed Polish leaders honored

Sep. 23, 2011
A Chicago area artist who died in the plane crash that killed the Polish president and dozens of other Polish leaders last year is being remembered this weekend. He’s beloved in the Polish community because of a monument he sculpted that stands in a Niles cemetery.

Writer Karen Brenner sees friendship in Chicago's melting pot

Aug. 30, 2011
 Writer Karen Brenner no doubt heard Arabic and many other languages in her Northwest Side neighborhood. Everyday, her neighbors remind her that Chicago is the ultimate melting pot.

Polish immigrant recounts her journey to Chicago

Jul. 28, 2011
Regardless of actual status, many immigrants share a common goal – they moved to make a better life for themselves and their families. Writer Karolina Stepek Faraci knew all too well the joy and the pain of starting over.

Sheriff mulls freeing inmates wanted by ICE

Jul. 15, 2011
On any given day, the Cook County Jail holds hundreds of inmates picked up on criminal charges who also happen to be wanted for an immigration violation. Sheriff Tom Dart’s office keeps them up to 48 hours beyond when the criminal cases would allow them out.

Something You Should Eat: Bigos from Szalas

Dec. 14, 2010
Here we go, locked firmly in the grip of another Chicago winter, spending as much time as possible trying to stay warm.  Granted, it's not exactly Antarctica (or Anchorage), but we have plenty of chilly days and nights to deal with until April.

Polish Film Festival brings European cinema to Chicago

Nov. 15, 2010
The 22nd annual Polish Film Festival in America is now underway at theaters throughout Chicago. Organizers hail the event as one of the most important European film festivals in America. This year’s schedule includes big stars from abroad as well as the stories of locals.