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2023 (6)

• May 25, 2023 - Nagranie Ostatniej Audycji Radiowej Glos Kongresu ( Voice of Congress ) (LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  25 maja 2023   |   May 25, 2023   To nagranie będzie dostępne tylko do czasu emisji następnego programu (czwartki o 8:00 wieczorem).  Prosimy też przeczytać “Uwagę” poniżej. Pytania… Uwagi… Prosimy o contact: Questions… Comments… Please contact us: Tel: 312-650-9011 Email: voiceofcongress2020@gmail.com Po więcej informacji o naszym programie radiowym, kliknij tutaj. Uwaga: Chociaż dołożymy wszelkich starań, aby publikować […]
  
• May 8, 2023 - PAC-IL Election: Term 2023-2025 (News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

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• April 7, 2023 - Happy Easter – Wesolych Swiat Wielkanocnych! (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Dear Members and Supporters of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division The President and Executive Team Members thank you for cooperation and support of the mission of the Polish American Congress and wish you and your families a healthy, joyous and blessed Easter. Drodzy Członkowie i Sympatycy Kongresu Polonii Amerykańskiej, Oddział na Stan Illinois Prezes […]
  
• March 27, 2023 - Compensation From Germany as a Result of Losses Suffered by Poland during WWII (LATEST NEWS, Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  On February 27, 2023, during the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, membership meeting, we were privileged to have two special guests: Consul General Pawel Zyzak and President of the Polish-American Congress National, Frank Spula. Consul Pawel Zyzak presented a proposal from the Polish government on compensation from Germany as a result of losses suffered by Poland […]
  
• March 12, 2023 - Gen. Casimir Pulaski Celebration – March 6, 2023 (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  The Polish American Foundation, Illinois Division and Polish American Congress, Illinois Division celebrated Casimir General Pulaski Day on March 6, 2023. All celebrated Gen. Casimir Pulaski for his patriotism and bravery in Poland and for his heroism during the American Revolutionary War in America. Pulaski is also considered the “Father of the American Cavalry”. We […]
  
• February 14, 2023 - Lifetime Achievement Heritage Award Presented to Lady Blanka Rosenstiel. (LATEST NEWS, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Mr. Michael Niedzinski, President of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, presented our Lifetime Achievement Heritage Award to Lady Blanka Aldona Rosenstiel during The International Polonaise Ball – Golden Jubilee, in Miami, FL on February 11, 2023. This splendid event was attended by about 360 people. Mr. Niedzinski was introduced and was given an opportunity […]
  

2022 (12)

• December 30, 2022 - Happy New Year 2023! (Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

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• December 21, 2022 - 2022 (News, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)
  
• December 12, 2022 - 52nd Polish American Heritage Month Awards Banquet (Events, LATEST NEWS, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Our sincere THANK YOU to everyone who participated in and supported our splendid event.​ Please see the photos here. We are looking forward to seeing you at our next event. Sincerely, PAC-IL Board of Directors 52nd Annual Polish American Heritage Award Banquet Sunday October 30, 2022 Allegra Banquets 5035 N. River Road Schiller Park, IL […]
  
• December 2, 2022 - Oplatek Bozonarodzeniowy | Transitional Polish Christmas Eve Dinner (2022) (Events, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)
  
• June 19, 2022 - Grand Opening of Our Permanent Headquarters (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  We are elated that after seventeen years, the Polish American Congress Illinois Division will have a permanent headquarters. The Grand Opening celebration took place on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Over 120 guests crowded the newly acquired and remodeled office of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, located at 6021 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago IL 60634. […]
  
• June 2, 2022 - PAC-IL has a New Office (Events, News, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

    Dear Members and Friends of PAC-IL, It gives me great pleasure to invite you to the Grand Opening of the newly acquired Polish American Congress, Illinois Division Office, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at  6021-6023 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago IL 60634. We are elated that after seventeen years, the Illinois Division will have a permanent headquarters. We will […]
  
• May 9, 2022 - See Photos… May 3rd Polish Constitution Day Parade, 2022 (Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Click HERE to see the photo gallery. Most of these great photos are courtesy Sasha Pasechnik. Photographer https://www.facebook.com/sasha.pasechnik/ Instagram @pasechnik_sasha_photorapher drummerpast@gmail.com 331-274-6350  
  
• April 13, 2022 - Happy Easter – Wesolych Swiat Wielkanocnych (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Dear Members and Sympathizers of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division The President and Executive Team Members want to thank you for cooperation and support of the mission of the Polish American Congress and wish you and your families a healthy, joyous and blessed Easter. Drodzy Członkowie i Sympatycy Kongresu Polonii Amerykańskiej, Oddział na Stan […]
  
• March 30, 2022 - Very important announcement! – Bardzo Ważne! (Events, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

    Kongres Polonii Amerykańskiej – Wydział na Stan Illinois Program Radiowy „Głos Kongresu” Czwartek, 31. marca 2022 20:00 czasu centralnego USA  –  3:00 czasu warszawskiego Stacja:  WPNA 1490 AM (USA) W internecie:  WPNA – 1490 AM (radiowpna.com) Nasz program radiowy w nadchodzący czwartek, prowadzony przez Waltera Bochenka i Mirosława Niedzińskiego, skupi się na pomocy dla […]
  
• March 29, 2022 - Register and Vote! – Zarejestruj się i Głosuj! (Events, News, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  Voting Forms are available on our website at  CHICAGOELECTIONS.GOV   or in Polish at  CHICAGOWYBORY.COM . The site is very easy to navigate. The language in which the voter wishes to inquire can be selected. We also provide links to other electoral jurisdictions on the main page. Candidate list, it will be available probably by the end of March.   […]
  
• February 28, 2022 - Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine (LATEST NEWS, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  February 28, 2022 Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Illinois Division of the Polish American Congress condemns, in the strongest possible terms the Russian military invasion of an independent, sovereign country of Ukraine. The typical Soviet-style propaganda machine and internet hackers are in full operation, trying to turn upside down the reality of who […]
  
• February 10, 2022 - Jacek Rudnicki is Dead – Nie Zyje Jacek Rudnicki (LATEST NEWS, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Dear PAC IL Members, Some of you may be aware of this tragic event. However, we wanted to make sure that everyone knows about the senseless death of Jacek Rudnicki, 44, son of our distinguished member and a recent Heritage Award recipient, Dr. Marek Rudnicki and Joanna Rudnicki. Jacek Rudnicki was murdered during a carjacking in […]
  

2021 (19)

• December 22, 2021 - Merry Christmas – Wesolych Swiat (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Drodzy Członkowie i Przyjaciele Kongresu Polonii Amerykańskiej, oddział na Stan Illinois W imieniu Zarządu KPA oddział na Stan Illinois życzę Wam i waszym Rodzinom Radosnych i Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia, a także Zdrowego i Pomyślnego Nowego Roku.  Wszyscy mamy nadzieję, że rok 2022 będzie lepszym rokiem, uwalniającym nas od epidemii. Zachowujcie ostrożność, bądźcie zdrowi i […]
  
• December 6, 2021 - 51st Polish Heritage Month Awards Banquet (24 October 2021) (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Welcome! In this article you will find summary of our magnificent banquet. We suggest that, first, you read the summary of the event eloquently written by Mr. Wojciech Niedzinski, our Corresponding Secretary. Next, we will introduce you to all our Awardees. We also hope that you will enjoy the (must see) video productions of our […]
  
• August 30, 2021 - 51st Polish American Heritage Month Awards Banquet (Events, LATEST NEWS, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Click on this link to: – register and buy tickets, – place an ad, – be our sponsor. 51st Annual Polish American Heritage Award Banquet Sunday October 24th, 2021 Allegra Banquets 5035 N. River Road Schiller Park, IL 60176 4:00 p.m. Cocktails 5:15 p.m. Program and Presentation of Awards 6:30 p.m. Dinner Business Attire Polish American Congress […]
  
• July 5, 2021 - PAC-IL Elected New Executive Board for the 2021-2023 Term (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, held elections on June 21st, 2019. All officers were elected for two-year term. Please click HERE for election results.    
  
• June 16, 2021 - [Updated] 1st Anniversary Celebration of Our “Voice of Congress” Radio Program (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  [June 16, 2021] On June 11, 2021, we celebrated the 1st Year Anniversary of the broadcast of the Polish American Congress, Illinois branch (KPA IL) Radio Program – the Voice of Congress. The ceremony took place in the welcoming rooms of the Copernicus Center. Walter Bochenek along with Agata Kopacka and Mariola Urbanek hosted our […]
  
• June 12, 2021 - [Updated] PAC-IL Recommends: MidV4est Investment Forum – June 17, 2021 (Events, From Members) (by Roman Korczak)

  [ Update: June 18, 2021 ] PAC-IL supported and participated in the celebration of the 30th anniversary of establishing the Visegrad Group as well as Polish Presidency in V4.  Very informative “MidV4est Investment Forum”, an on-line event, was held on June 17, 2021.  The Forum proved to be an excellent opportunity for American investors and […]
  
• June 9, 2021 - Fraud, Your Rights and Help — Oszustwa, Twoje Prawa i Pomoc (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Note    |    Uwaga On this page we will continue to publish updates received from Ms. Iwona Przonak-Garcia, Community Outreach Liaison at the Illinois State Attorney General Office. Na tej stronie będziemy publikować uaktualnienia otrzymane of Pani Iwony Przonak-Garcia, przedstawicielki do spraw kontaktów z Polonią w Biurze Prokuratora Generalnego Stanu Illinois. Strona Internetowa   |  […]
  
• June 1, 2021 - Declaration of Support for Jewish Community (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  June 1, 2021 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, we view with great concern the ever-growing wave of anti-Jewish sentiment, Anti-Semitism and outright hatred, in the USA and numerous other countries. We observe, with great dismay, the rise of violence against Jews and are deeply troubled by the fact that this hatred, this cancer in our society has met […]
  
• April 10, 2021 - PAC-IL Paid Tribute to the Victims of the Smolensk Plane Crash – April 10, 2021 (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  PAC-IL paid tribute to the victims of the Smolensk plane crash catastrophe on April 10, 2010. A solemn ceremony was held at the Katyn Memorial Monument of Greater Chicagoland at St Adalbert Catholic Cemetery in Niles today, eleven years after the catastrophe. Pictured Members of the PAC-IL Board are: Michael Niedzinski, President; Bozenna Haszlakiewicz, Vice-President […]
  
• April 8, 2021 - Golf Outing in July – Organized by the Chicago Society (Events, From Members) (by Roman Korczak)

  All PAC-IL Members and Polonia are urged to participate. Proceeds benefit Polonia youth!    PDF Version of this Invitation and Registration   PDF Version    
  
• April 2, 2021 - Happy Easter! – Wesolych Swiat Wielkanocnych! (LATEST NEWS) (by Roman Korczak)

  Dear Members Polish American Congress, Illinois Division President and Executive Team Members want to thank you for cooperation and support of the mission of Polish American Congress and wish you and your families a Healthy, Joyous and Blessed Easter Holiday. In this very difficult time, when we do not know what the next day will bring, […]
  
• March 29, 2021 - PACIL is asking USA Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken to intervene and ask for immediate release of Polish activists arrested in Belarus. (LATEST NEWS, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

    Polish American Congress, Illinois Division protests the escalation of repression against ethnic Poles by the Lukashenko regime in Belarus. We seek diplomatic action from U.S. Department of State, on behalf of ethnic Poles living in Belarus. For many years the Lukashenko regime targeted ethnic Poles for cultural obliteration, essentially cultural genocide, attempting to stamp […]
  
• March 18, 2021 - Radio Voice of Congress – Please Support Our Advertisers (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  Only thanks to YOUR SUPPORT of our great advertisers we can bring our excellent programming to you every Thursday. COUNTRY FINANCIAL Insurance is currently our Featured Advertiser. Country Financial has been named the BEST Homeowners Insurance Company in the US by J.D. Power Ranking.   Ms. AGATA KOPACKA will professionally guide you through their BEST products […]
  
• March 11, 2021 - PAC-IL responded to the Article published by Chicago Sun Times on February 8, 2021 (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Uwaga: Polskie tłumaczenie listu jest poniżej. On February 8, 2021, the Chicago Sun Times ran an article by Mr. Neil Steinberg, titled “True greatness comes from facing history”.  In this article, Mr. Steinberg describes Poles as notorious anti-Semites, even writes that “after During the Second World War, Poles murdered Jews out of habit”.  In response […]
  
• February 10, 2021 - Covid-19 Vaccination Q&A (Szczepienia; Pytania i Odpowiedzi) (From Members, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

    Illinois Department of Public Health published detailed information about Covid-19 vaccination in the form of Q & A.   Click HERE Departament Zdrowia Publicznego stanu Illinois opublikował szczegółowe informacje na temat szczepień przeciwko Covid-19 w formie pytań i odpowiedzi. Kliknij TUTAJ
  
• February 8, 2021 - 2021 PULASKI DAY OBSERVANCE (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  POLISH AMERICAN FOUNDATION, ILLINOIS DIVISION ALONG WITH POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS, ILLINOIS DIVISION CORDIALLY INVITES ALL MEMBERS, DELEGATES, FRIENDS AND POLONIA ORGANIZATIONS TO PULASKI DAY OBSERVANCE MASS ON FEBRUARY 28th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Our Lady Mother of the Church 8747 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 Registration required:  https://www.ourladymotherchurch.com/pac/ Wearing of masks is mandatory. Please […]
  
• February 1, 2021 - 2020 PAC-IL Christmas Mass (Events, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  [photos below]  Due to the restrictions caused by Covid 19 epidemic, PAC IL organized a Christmas Mass on Jan 24th 2021 instead of the traditional annual “Oplatek”. Mass was held at “Our Lady Mother of the Church” parish, 8747 W. Lawrence Ave. in Chicago.  72 participants registered for the mass and numerous others watched the […]
  
• January 27, 2021 - CEEC Questions for the Nomination Hearing of A. J. Blinken for Secretary of State (LATEST NEWS, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  [John Czop, PAC] NOTE:  At his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearings, Mr. Antony Blinken answered almost all of the questions presented to friendly United States Senators by the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC).  The Polish American Congress is a member organization of the CEEC.  United States’ policies toward NATO, the THREE SEAS INITIATIVE […]
  
• January 26, 2021 - Zmarla Stanislawa Chobian – Wielka Postac Polonii Francuskiej i Swiatowej (Archive, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  Zmarła Stanisława Chobian Wielka Postać Polonii Francuskiej i Światowej Sybiraczka, autorka powieści „Wędrowne maki – Wspomnienia burzliwej młodości” zmarła 20 stycznia 2021, w Nancy, we Francji. Jej książka informuje o powojennych latach, które dla setek tysięcy Polaków z Polesia, Podola i Wileńszczyzny były latami niewoli na nieludzkiej ziemi Syberii, Kazachstanu i Uzbekistanu.   Książka została […]
  

2020 (40)

• December 29, 2020 - [Updated 1/19/21] Poetry of Psychological Resistance at Auschwitz: The Words of Krystyna Zywulska (Events, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  [Updated 1/19/21] For all those who could not attend here is a link to recording of this program:  https://vimeo.com/500172077/5d34253986 Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, invites you the virtual learning program hosted by the Illinois Holocaust Museum. We are happy to be the Community Partner for this event. Registration is required. Please review the following information […]
  
• December 21, 2020 - Best Wishes to our Members, Friends and Supporters (Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Wishing Everyone a Joyful, Healthy and Blessed Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year 2021! Polish American Congress; Illinois Division  Życzymy Wszystkim Radosnych, Zdrowych i Błogosławionych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia oraz Szczęśliwego i Pomyślnego Nowego Roku 2021!  Kongress Polonii Amerykańskiej; Wydział na Stan Illinois  
  
• November 12, 2020 - Polish Heritage Month Mass – 2020 (News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Updated: November 2, 2020 Polish American Congress, Illinois Division organized a mass to celebrate the 2020 Polish Heritage Month The Mass was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church in Chicago, focus of Chicago’s Polonia religious and civic Life for well over 120 years. The main goals were to honor: First responders fighting COVID 19 virus, and […]
  
• November 12, 2020 - POLISH HERITAGE MONTH MASS – MSZA SW. Z OKAZJI MIESIACA DZIEDZICTWA (Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division is inviting all members and Polonia organizations to POLISH HERITAGE MONTH MASS October 25th at 10:00AM Celebrant: Most Reverend Andrew Wypych Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago HOLY TRINITY POLISH CHURCH 1118 N. Noble Street, Chicago, IL 60642 – Tel. 773-489-4140 Registration: www.trojcowo.com or  www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a45adab23a7fa7-msze7 Note: Only 300 people can attend the Mass. […]
  
• November 12, 2020 - Battle of Warsaw; The Miracle on the Vistula – Short Movie (Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  From the Instytut Adama Mickiewicza The Battle of Warsaw is one of the most important yet most overlooked battles in world history. “After taking power in Russia, the Soviets were hellbent on spreading their totalitarian ideology to Europe by sparking continent-wide communist revolutions – in 1920, on Lenin’s orders, the Red Army set off to […]
  
• August 13, 2020 - Program Setnej Rocznicy Bitwy Warszawskiej w Chicago – Informacja Prasowa Konsulatu RP w Chicago (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago INFORMACJA PRASOWA PROGRAM obchodów setnej rocznicy zwycięstwa nad bolszewikami w Bitwie Warszawskiej 1920 Roku zwanej „Cudem nad Wisłą” i Święta Wojska Polskiego w Chicago Niedziela 16 sierpnia 2020 roku godz. 12.30 Bazylika pw. św. Jacka 3636 W Wolfram Street, Chicago, IL 60618 – MSZA ŚW. w intencji Ojczyzny z udziałem organizacji […]
  
• July 31, 2020 - List gratulacyjny Mirosława Niedzińskiego, Prezesa KPA-IL, do Pana Andrzeja Dudy, wybranego ponownie Prezydentem RP (LATEST NEWS, News, Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  (Kliknij tutaj po oryginality list.) Szanowny Panie Prezydencie, W imieniu członków i Zarządu Kongresu Polonii Amerykańskiej, oddział na Stan Illinois, gratuluję Panu Prezydentowi wygranych wyborów na urząd Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polski. Uważamy, że zwycięstwo zawdzięcza Pan zaufaniu, jakie większość Polaków pokłada w Panu, zaufanie to natomiast wynika z osiągnięć Polski w czasie ostatniej kadencji Pana Prezydenta. Oddział Kongresu, […]
  
• July 31, 2020 - OSZUSTWA I TWOJE PRAWA (Koniecznie Przeczytaj) (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  (Polish only) OSZUSTWA I TWOJE PRAWA Kongres Polonii Amerykańskiej (Illinois) dziękuje Pani Iwonie Przonak Garcia za opracowanie bardzo cennych uwag i sugestii w sprawach oszustw konsumentów. Pani Przonak Garcia jest polskojęzycznym pracownikiem w urzędzie Illinois Attorney General. Poniższy materiał był wcześniej dyskutowany podczas programu radiowego „Głos Kongresu” w dniu 23go lipca 2020 r. Kliknij tutaj po wersję PDF www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov […]
  
• July 5, 2020 - Presidents Trump and Duda in the White House on 24 June 2020 – Red. Andrzej Mikolajczyk Reports (LATEST NEWS, News, Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Prezydenci Trump i Duda w Białym Domu, w dniu 24 czerwca, 2020 r. Reportaż Red. Andrzeja Mikołajczyka. (Polish text below.) Upon arrival from Washington, red. Andrzej Mikolajczyk went to the Radio GLOSS of CONGRESS, where he reported on the presidents’ meeting. It was another very fruitful working meeting of both Presidents Andrzej Duda and Donald Trump met […]
  
• July 5, 2020 - FIRST “Voice Of Congress” Radio Program Emitted on June 11, 2020 (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Please celebrate with us our inaugural broadcast of the “Voice Of Congress” (“Glos Kongresu”), radio program of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division (PAC-IL).  It was on June 11, 2020 at 8:00 PM CST when Mr. Walter Bochenek (our host and 1st Vice President) played signature sound of our program. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to […]
  
• June 6, 2020 - GLOS KONGRESU – Sluchaj Programu Radiowego Kongresu Polonii Amerykanskiej, Wydzial na Stan Illinois (Events, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Kliknij i słuchaj na żywo w internecie / Click and listen live in the internet: 1490 AM Radio Chicago radiochicago1490am.com Drodzy słuchacze. Stacja radiowa nie posiada archiwum emitowanych audycji. Dlatego też staramy się nagrywać nasze audycje i udostępniać je na stronie internetowej. Naszym celem jest, aby wszystkie audycje były nagrane, jednak może zaistnieć wyjątkowa sytuacja, […]
  
• June 6, 2020 - Senate Resolution 566 [re: Katyn] – Read, and act upon, important message from the PAC President, Mr. Frank Spula (From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Dear Members and Sympathizers: Please read the message from the PAC President, Mr. Frank Spula, and TAKE ACTION. (fragments) “ …This first-rate 80th Anniversary Katyń Commemorative Resolution ends with a paragraph that informs our fellow Americans that President Vladimir Putin, against the facts, recently claimed Poland started World War II, with the unmistakable implication that […]
  
• April 29, 2020 - [Update: 4/29/2020] Katyn Massacre: Senate Resolution on 80th Anniversary (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  [Update, 4/29/2020] Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, responds REQUESTING TO REPHRASE page 5 of the Resolution to include wording of “genocide” rather than “massacre” of Poles. Following are the material references: (1) Mr. Michael Niedzinski’s, PAC-IUl President, communication with Senator Durbin’s office (2) New text (in red) to strengthen elements on page 5 of the […]
  
• April 16, 2020 - [Updated] Announcement of the Polish American Congress – Illinois Division (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Update / Actualizacja:  16 April 2010 Announcement of the Polish American Congress – Ill Division As noted in previous announcement, there was very small probability that the April 27 meeting of PAC IL will proceed. We regret to inform you that the General Meetings scheduled for April 27, 2020 and May 18, 2020 are CANCELLED. […]
  
• April 13, 2020 - SCAM ALERT: Important Information from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Important Information Received from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. “We urge people to take extra care during this period. […]
  
• April 10, 2020 - Happy Easter! – Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych! (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Dear Polish American Congress Members, Illinois Division President and executive team members want to thank you for cooperation and support of the mission of Polish American Congress and wish you and your families a Healthy, Joyous and Blessed Easter Holiday. In this very difficult time, when we do not know what next day will bring, when […]
  
• April 10, 2020 - PRESS RELEASE – INFORMACJA PRASOWA (Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago) (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago Konsulat Generalny Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Chicago PRESS RELEASE – INFORMACJA PRASOWA The tenth anniversary of the Smolensk plane crash   Obchody 80. rocznicy zbrodni katyńskiej i 10. rocznicy tragedii smoleńskiej w Chicago Z uwagi na rygory epidemiologiczne Związek Klubów Polskich w USA, Komitet Opieki nad Pomnikiem […]
  
• April 4, 2020 - [PAC-IL Recommends] Updated – Msza Święta w Internecie z Kościoła Matki Bożej, Matki Kościoła / On-line Mass from the Our Lady, Mother of the Church (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Last updated / Uaktualniono:  7 April 2020 This Sunday we celebrate Easter, the mystery of the Resurrection of the Lord. Jesus brings us new life in glory. I would like to wish all of you Happy Easter, and invite to participate in live streamed Mass from Our Lady, Mother of the Church Parish on Easter […]
  
• March 30, 2020 - [PAC-IL Recommends] Msza w Internecie z Kościoła Św. Faustyny Kowalskiej – On-line Mass from the St. Faustina Kowalska Church (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Drodzy Parafianie i Przyjaciele, Msze niedzielne będę odprawiać w każdą niedziele po angielsku o godz. 8:00 rano a w języku polskim o godz. 9:00 rano w parafii Św. Faustyny Kowalskiej. Będę polecać Bogu Miłosiernemu przez jej ręce wszystkie wasze intencje. Na zakończenie Mszy udzielam wszystkim liczącym się z nami również droga internetowa błogosławieństwa relikwiami Św. […]
  
• March 20, 2020 - Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago wprowadza zmiany w zasadach przyjmowania interesantów – INFORMACJA PRASOWA 2 (Archive, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Konsulat Generalny Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Chicago INFORMACJA PRASOWA 2 Zmiany w organizacji pracy Konsulatu Generalnego RP w Chicago w związku z sytuacją epidemiologiczną [aktualizacja: 19.03.2020] W związku z sytuacją epidemiologiczną Konsulat Generalny Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Chicago zawiesza wszystkie wizyty umówione za pośrednictwem E-konsulat od poniedziałku 23 marca 2020 r. Mając na uwadze zalecenia służb sanitarno-epidemiologicznych […]
  
• March 18, 2020 - Związek Lekarzy Polskich w Chicago – Działania w Sprawie Wirusa COVI19. PROSIMY O PRZEKAZANIE INFORMACJI (From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Bezpłatny telefon:       1-855-WIRUS19 (1-855-947-8719) Strona internetowa:     www.zlpchicago.org [ UPDATED – Mar 19,2020 ] Zapoznajcie się Państwo z treścią dwóch ważnych dokumentów (in Polish only) – kliknij poniżej: APEL ZWIAZKU LEKARZY POLSKICH w AMERYCE INFORMACJA DLA PACJENTOW   March 8, 2020   –  Wielce Szanowni Panstwo, W obliczu rozprzestrzeniania się wirusa COVI19 oraz w intencji troski […]
  
• March 14, 2020 - CANCELLED – General Meeting; March 23, 2020 (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress Illinois Mar 14, 2020, 1:04 PM Cancelled/Odwołane PAC IL Meeting/Spotkanie Dear Members, Due to the Wuhan or Covid 19 virus epidemic, PAC IL President and Executive Board decided that the next general meeting, scheduled for March 23rd will be CANCELLED. Since elections for PAC National Directors were to be held during this […]
  
• March 8, 2020 - PAC-IL Sponsors the “NEXT – Talks for the Future Generation” Polish American Students Conference (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  The “NEXT – Talks for the Future Generation” Polish American Students Conference was held at the beautiful campus of the Loyola University in Chicago on March 7, 2020 Polish American Congress, Illinois Division was one the proud sponsors of this superbly organized and successful event.  Amazing speakers representing various walks of life shared their thoughts […]
  
• March 8, 2020 - Polish American Congress, Illinois Division Celebrates Pulaski Day – March 3, 2020 (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Traditionally, Polish American Congress, Illinois Division Celebrates Pulaski Day on the first day of March.  This year, Polish American Foundation in cooperation with the Polish American Congress hosted Pulaski Day Celebration at the Allegra Banquets on March 3, 2020.  We are happy to have many distinguished guests, friends of Polonia, attending our banquet. Polish American […]
  
• February 26, 2020 - POLONUS 2019 – Congratulations! … Our Member, Mr. Andrzej Mikolajczyk, Received Distinguished Award (From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

    Polish American Congress, Illinois Division congratulates our member,  Mr. Andrzej Mikolajczyk, on receiving the distinguished POLONUS 2019 Award as the Journalist of the Year.  This annual award was  presented to Mr. Mikolajczyk during the 20th Banquet of the “Wietrzne Radio Polski FM” on February 22, 2020. Please read more here … http://www.wietrzneradio.com/aktualnosci/27998/20-jubileuszowy-bal-wietrznego-radia-polonusy-2019-rozdane.html?fbclid=IwAR1xxYb6d8g2rB5g07JO3y56NeJOhAgjsM1–gb4JCVkeCC1puEWMWYS81A#add-comment
  
• February 26, 2020 - Identity Theft & Consumer Scams – Awareness and How to Reach for  Help (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division thanks Ms. Iwona Przonak Garcia, of the Office of the Attorney General, for her excellent discussion regarding constant threads regarding Identity Theft and numerous of Consumer Scams presented during the meeting on February 24, 2020. Below is a brief description of services offered and what you can find on the […]
  
• February 26, 2020 - Presentation by Mr. David Rydzewski, President of the Polish American Congress, Wisconsin Division (Feb 24, 2020) (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  PAC-IL had a pleasure to welcome Mr. David Rydzewski, President of the PAC, Wisconsin Division, and his wife, during our general meeting on February 24, 2020 during which he presented a brief overview of the PAC-Wisconsin Division and their activities. Mr. Rydzewski invited to their next event – “Copernicus, Banach and Enigma” presentation by Prof. […]
  
• February 18, 2020 - 2020 Census Jobs – The U.S. Census Bureau is Recruiting (From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Census results will affect your community every day! A complete and accurate count is critical because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation and more – for example: planning and funding for health clinics, highways, fire departments and education programs Job Opportunities Pay Rates in COOK COUNTY, Illinois  —  $26.50 […]
  
• February 17, 2020 - 80th Anniversary of Mass Deportations of Poles by Soviet Union to Siberia (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Members of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, attended celebration commemorating 80th Anniversary of Mass Deportations of Poles by Soviet Union to Siberia organized by the Siberian Society in Chicago on February 16th, 2020. It was a very moving occasion honoring Poles who suffered in those atrocious events – events which we shall never forget […]
  
• February 17, 2020 - PETYCJA Przeciwko Sprzedaży Domu Polskich Weteranów we Francji (From Members, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Kongres Polonii Amerykańskiej, Stan Illinois, poleca … PETYCJA przeciwko sprzedaży Domu Polskich Weteranów we Francji wystosowana przez Stowarzyszenie Obrony Domu Kombatantów Polskich we Francji i ich rodzin im. Gen. Władysława Andersa w Paryżu. Kliknij link po więcej detali o DOMU i aby podpisać niniejszą petycję … http://dom-kombatantow-spk-paris.fr/index.php/pl/petycja/?fbclid=IwAR1ekGshepECDSJBjh7RTBy7919cDygCVopGSilWkXvYSQcLZ3Odys9IOHU
  
• February 9, 2020 - Pulaski Day Celebration – March 2nd, 2020 (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  POLISH AMERICAN FOUNDATION in cooperation with POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS Illinois Division cordially invites you to PULASKI DAY CELEBRATION Monday; March 2nd, 2020  
  
• February 5, 2020 - Bal Wietrznego Radia – Ogloszenie Wynikow Konkursu Polonus 2019 (Events, From Members) (by Roman Korczak)

  Bal Wietrznego Radia Ogloszenie Wynikow Konkursu Polonus 2019 Sobota – 22 luty – 2020 r – 7:00 p.m. Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. MIlwaukee, Niles; Bilety DOMA “Po raz dwudziesty, podczas balu Wietrznego Radia zostaną wręczone Polonusy – nagrody przyznawane przez słuchaczy radia: artystom, sportowcom, działaczom społecznym, biznesmenom i dziennikarzom. W tym roku do plebiscytu zostało […]
  
• February 5, 2020 - PAC-IL at the US Census Press Conference at Cook County Treasurer’s Office (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  On February 3rd, 2020, Ms. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, held the press to announce her office participation in Census 2020 effort to ensure that Illinois gets a full and fair count in this year’s national census. Mr. Michael Niedzinski, President of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division (PAC-IL), and Jan Kopec, President of the […]
  
• February 3, 2020 - Polish American Congress, Illinois Division Endorses Chistopher E.K. Pfannkuche for Cook County State Attorney (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division Endorses Christopher E.K. Pfannkuche for Cook County State Attorney. Mr. Pfannkuche is our member; please consider your support and vote. https://www.votechristopher.com/  
  
• February 3, 2020 - CASEY CHLEBEK for U.S. SENATE; Kick-off Fundraiser – February 7, 2020 (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  CASEY CHLEBEK for U.S. SENATE Cordially invites you to an Event in support of Casey Chlebek who is running for the U.S. Senate in Primary Election on March 17th. https://www.caseyforsenate.com/
  
• January 15, 2020 - Zaproszenie do udziału w konkursie „BYĆ POLAKIEM” (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Zaproszenie dla dzieci i młodzieży pochodzenia polskiego, mieszkającej poza granicami Polski, do udziału w konkursie „BYĆ POLAKIEM”. W roku jubileuszu 40-lecia rejestracji NSZZ Solidarność chcemy skierować Waszą uwagę na słowo solidarność, które dla Polaków znaczyło tak wiele, bo było symbolem odpowiedzialności, jedności i współpracy. Od tamtych wydarzeń minęło wiele lat, zmieniła się Polska. Czy warto […]
  
• January 10, 2020 - Siberian Society in Chicago: Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Mass Deportations of Poles by Soviet Union to Siberia (Events, From Members) (by Roman Korczak)

  Siberian Society in Chicago: Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Mass Deportations of Poles by Soviet Union to Siberia February 9, 2020 – Mass at 1:30 PM, St. Constance Church and.. February 16, 2020 – Banquet at 1:00 PM; Lone Tree Manor  
  
• January 8, 2020 - Spis Ludności – Census 2020 (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Szanowni Państwo, Zawiadomienie dotyczące Spisu Ludności publikujemy w całości tak jak otrzymaliśmy od Konsula Piotra Semeniuka.    Prosimy tez zauważać (kliknąć) LINK do dokumentu „Polish-Guide”. Szanowni Państwo Prezesi i Zarządy Organizacji Polonijnych, Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago uprzejmie zachęca organizacje i instytucje polonijne do aktywności na rzecz zwiększenia uczestnictwa Polaków i Amerykanów polskiego pochodzenia w […]
  
• January 8, 2020 - BOOK & AUTHOR – “The Volunteer: One Man, an Underground Army, and the Secret Mission to Destroy Auschwitz” at Illinois Holocaust Museum (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  (See below for Polish translation.) Hear the incredible true story of how a Polish resistance fighter infiltrated Auschwitz to sabotage the camp from within, and his death-defying attempt to warn the Allies about the Nazis’ plans for a “Final Solution” before it was too late, at @Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center on 1/ 23 […]
  
• January 5, 2020 - WROCŁAW PHILHARMONIC at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Events, From Members, News, Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Do not miss WROCŁAW PHILHARMONIC at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 7:30 pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL National Forum of Music (NFM) WROCŁAW PHILHARMONIC Program:  Lutosławski, Bartók, Brahms Conductor:  Giancarlo Guerrero Piano:  Piotr Anderszewski Information and tickets: https://cso.org/home/
  

2019 (65)

• December 20, 2019 - Must Watch TV Series – FLAVOR OF POLAND (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Poland) (by Roman Korczak)

  Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago Konsulat Generalny Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Chicago PRESS RELEASE – INFORMACJA PRASOWA Announcing the premiere of “Flavor of Poland” Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Chicago announces the premiere of a brand new television project about Poland that will be broadcast on American Public Television channels […]
  
• December 20, 2019 - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Our Members and Friends.  Wishing you happy and healthy Christmas Holidays, and prosperity and success in the New Year.
  
• December 14, 2019 - “Warsaw 44” – film about Warsaw Uprising for your consideration (LATEST NEWS, News, Poland) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, recommends a film “Warsaw 44” for your consideration; it could be viewed on Amazon Prime Video. “’We want to show the Warsaw Uprising to the world’ – says Jan Komasa, who wrote and directed the film. Many are unaware that the Warsaw Uprising was the most intense revolt organized against […]
  
• December 13, 2019 - Christmas Celebration Party at the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, held the Christmas Celebration Party on December 9th, 2019. It was a splendid event that gave an opportunity for our members and guests to meet and celebrate all the best that Christmas brings.  Traditional sharing of Christmas wafer (oplatek) and extending personal wishes to each other began the celebration. There […]
  
• December 12, 2019 - PAC-IL at the Christmas Celebration at the Cook County Treasurer office in Chicago (Events, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Pictured (from left):  Ms. Niedzinski, Mr. Niedzinski, Ms. Pappas and Mr. Graca. Mr. Michael Niedzinski and Mr. Jacek Graca represented Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, at the Christmas Celebration at the Cook County Treasurer office in Chicago on December 6th, 2019. Ms. Maria Pappas holds the office on the Cook County Treasurer.  
  
• December 8, 2019 - PACIL attending Christmas Celebration (Opłatek Polonijny) at the Alliance of Polish Clubs in the USA (Events, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  On December 7th, 2019, Board Members of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, attended a traditional Christmas Celebration (Opłatek Polonijny) hosted by the Alliance of Polish Clubs in the USA.  It was a very nice and warm celebration of the Christmas Season with a short Christmas Play (Szopka) and singing of Christmas carols. Board Members pictured with […]
  
• December 7, 2019 - Dialogue with the Holocaust Museum in Skokie, Illinois (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  During the meeting on November 25th, 2019 Ms. Kelley H. Szany, Vice President of Education and Exhibitions at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie, shared her presentation on the Holocaust Museum.  It was the first opportunity for dialog between PACIL and the Holocaust Museum. During the launch of Jack Fairweather’s new book […]
  
• November 27, 2019 - Happy Thanksgiving (News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving Day Full of Joy, Health and Happiness with Your Family and Your Loved Ones Polish American Congress, Illinois Division Życzymy Szczęśliwego Święta Dziękczynienia Pełnego Radości, Zdrowia i Szczęścia z Rodziną i Bliskimi. Kongres Polonii Amerykańskiej, Wydział Stanu Illinois
  
• November 24, 2019 - PACIL Participates in the Polish Highlander’s Alliance of America 90-th Anniversary Celebration (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  On November 23th, 2019 the Polish Highlander’s Alliance of America celebrated their 90-th Anniversary. Members of the Polish American Congress – Illinois Division, Mr. Bogdan Struminski, First VP; Ms. Anna Zalinska, Vice-president; Mr. Andrzej Gedlek, National Director and Mr. Roman Korczak, Executive Director attended this special event. Mr. Struminski and Mr. Korczak, on Behalf of […]
  
• November 20, 2019 - Czy masz nieruchomość w Polsce? Sprawdź czy nie podlega prawu „zasiedzenia”. (LATEST NEWS, News, Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  (fragment)  „… jeżeli wyjeżdżając [z Polski] … pozostawiłeś mieszkanie lub dom członkom swojej rodziny i nie podpisaliście umowy najmu czy dzierżawy, a upłynął termin, o którym mowa powyżej, to istnieje duże ryzyko że stali się oni właścicielami twojej nieruchomości.” Wyemigrowałeś z Polski w latach 80-tych sprawdź, co dzieje się z twoimi nieruchomościami? Czy nadal są […]
  
• November 15, 2019 - Celebration of the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the Polish American Congress (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, participating in the Celebration of the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the Polish American Congress.  The event took place in the Hayat Rosemont hotel on November 14th, 2019. Representation of the PAC-IL included President, Mr. Michael Niedzinski, National Directors and members of the Board. Among many distinguish guests were Minister Adam Kwiatkowski, Secretary of State […]
  
• October 29, 2019 - PAC – Wisconsin Division; Nov. 10th Polish Independence Day – Veterans Day Observance (Events, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  PAC – Wisconsin Division invites PAC Illinois Division members to join with us that day. During the program we will honor 3 individuals and one organization. That organization is the Dominican Sisters Immaculate Conception Province. They are 7 nuns from Krakow Poland who have administered a nursing home in Milwaukee, since 1945. Our main address […]
  
• October 18, 2019 - [Updated] 50th Annual Polish American Heritage Awards Banquet (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  [Updated on 30 Oct 2019] (1) Please read about our Banquet as published in the „Dziesięciu laureatów wyróżnień polsko-amerykańskiego dziedzictwa” article in Dzinnik Zwiazkowy (in Polish). Direct link: http://dziennikzwiazkowy.com/polonia/dziesieciu-laureatow-wyroznien-polsko-amerykanskiego-dziedzictwa/ (2) Modified title (3) Added new Photo Gallery [Updated on 26 Oct 2019] Polish American Congress – Illinois Division proudly presents 2019 Honorees. The awards ceremony […]
  
• October 18, 2019 - Polish American Congress (IL Div) Met Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the Heritage Month Breakfest (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  As part of the Heritage Month celebrations members of the Polish  American Congress (IL Div) participated in a breakfast meeting with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Breakfast took place on October 15th at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP located at 151 North Franklin Street in Chicago. It was hosted by Konrad Nowak and Iwona Bochenska from the Sister […]
  
• October 13, 2019 - President, Michael Niedzinski, met Malgorzata Gosiewska, Deputy Speaker (Vice Marszalek) of Polish Sejm (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Pictured (from left): Consul Piotr Janicki, Deputy Speaker Malgorzata Gosiewska, PACIL President Michael Niedzinski. Mr. Michael Niedzinski, President of the Polish American Congress – Illinois Division, met Mrs. Malgorzata Gosiewska, Deputy Speaker (Vice Marszalek) of Polish Sejm while attending a farewell reception for Mrs. Wanda Penar, past Director of the General Anders Polish School. Meeting […]
  
• September 29, 2019 - 50th ANNUAL POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE AWARDS BANQUET (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  [Update: 30 Oct 2019] For updates please see the following post and photo gallery. [Updated] 50th Annual Polish American Heritage Awards Banquet Click on the image below to open PDF version of the document Please show your support for the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, its Polonian initiatives, and this year’s honorees by placing an […]
  
• September 23, 2019 - Soccer Legends of Brazil & Poland Soccer Match – PAC-IL Partnership (Events, Poland, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress – Illinois Division (PAC-IL) was proud to partner with organizers of the Soccer Legends Cup – Gamma Inc.  This was a very exciting event featuring famous soccer legends from Poland and Brazil in a friendly match on the SeatGeek Stadium on September 22, 2019. Teams included players like Rivaldo, Ze Roberto, Edmilson, Citko, Frankowski, […]
  
• September 12, 2019 - PAC-IL at the Opening of the “Fighting and Suffering. Polish Citizens During WWII” Exhibition (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Several Board members of the Polish American Congress; Illinois Division (PAC-IL) participated in the opening of the “Fighting and Suffering. Polish citizens during WWII” exhibition in the James R. Thompson Center on September 3rd, 2019. Consul General, Mr. Piotr Janicki, led the official opening of the exhibition by the Consul General of Poland.  Lieutenant Governor […]
  
• September 12, 2019 - PAC-IL Supports Casey Chlebek for U.S. Senate (From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Member of the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, Casey Chlebek, announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate in 2020 Election.  Group of PAC-IL members, and members of other groups from Polonia, participated in an event celebrating his announcement. August 31, 2019         
  
• August 29, 2019 - Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago – PRESS RELEASE: Kalendarium Wydarzeń Związanych z 80. Rocznicą II Wojny Światowej w Chicago (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago INFORMACJA PRASOWA PRESS RELEASE Obchody 80. rocznicy wybuchu II wojny światowej 80th Anniversary of the Outbreak of World War II Kalendarium wybranych wydarzeń w Chicago Niedziela 1 września 2019 r. Msze św. za Ojczyznę odprawiane w kościołach polonijnych, w tym: 10.00 AM […]
  
• August 25, 2019 - U-TUBE: MIRACLE ON THE VISTULA. BATTLE OF WARSAW 1920 (Archive, News, Poland) (by Roman Korczak)

  A very well made account of a great Battle of Warsaw (Bitwa o Warszawe) with a very significant historical consequences in just over 2 minutes. Video clip on U-Tube, with POLISH subtitles.  
  
• August 24, 2019 - PAC-IL President And Other Polonia Leaders Met With Poland’s Secretary of State Mr. Jacek Czaputowicz (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  On August 21st, 2019 Michael Niedzinski, PAC-IL President, and number of other Polonia leaders met with Poland’s Secretary of State Mr. Jacek Czaputowicz during a working lunch meeting held at the Polish Consulate in Chicago.  Mr. Niedzinski discussed Polonia concerns and provided an overview of PAC-IL’s mission, vision and current activities. Participants expressed concern about the need to defend […]
  
• August 13, 2019 - [Updated] Polonia Leaders in Chicago met Mayor of Chicago, Ms. Lori Lightfoot (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  [Update, 20 Aug 2019] Please read full account of the meeting, with photos, as reported in the article “Nie zapomnę o Polonii. Burmistrz Chicago w siedzibie ZNP” by Grzegorz Dziedzic in Dziennik Zwiazkowy (in Polish). http://dziennikzwiazkowy.com/polonia/nie-zapomne-o-polonii-burmistrz-chicago-w-siedzibie-znp/ Monitor Polvision video (you may advance recording to minute 17) – http://www.polvision.com/play-video/monitor_polvision%2008%2009%202019a On August 9th, 2019, Mr. Michael Niedzinski, […]
  
• July 31, 2019 - The Annual Polish American Chamber of Commerce BOAT OUTING (Events, From Members, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  You And Your Friends Are Cordially Invited To: The Annual Polish American Chamber of Commerce BOAT OUTING Aboard the Private Yacht “Chicago Elite” Sunday, August 18, 2019 Boarding at 12:00 PM Cruise: 12:30 AM – 3:30 PM BOARDING LOCATION:NAVY PIER, CHICAGO Please click HERE for see the Flyer  
  
• July 26, 2019 - 400 years ago, Polish workers led the first strike for voting rights in North America [Chicago Tribune] (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Please click here to see an excellent commentary by predominant Pole, Mrs. Aurelia Pucinski.  This article was published in the Chicago tribune on July 18, 2019. . Direct link: https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-polish-worker-strike-20190718-hpaizslsqvdmbiur57byoqutyy-story.html
  
• July 24, 2019 - Komunikat prasowy (press release) po spotkaniu w konsulacie w sprawie „Polonia Calendar” (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Szanowni Państwo Przedstawiciele Organizacji i Instytucji Polonijnych, W imieniu Pana Konsula Generalnego RP w Chicago Piotra Janickiego mam przyjemność serdecznie podziękować Państwu za liczny udział w roboczym spotkaniu w sprawie kalendarza wydarzeń polonijnych, które odbył się w konsulacie w dniu 12 lipca 2019 r. Jednocześnie dziękuję tym z Państwa, którzy usprawiedliwili swoją nieobecność z powodu […]
  
• July 12, 2019 - Franklin Park MAYOR, BARRETT F. PEDERSEN, invites you to attend his 2019 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  FRANKLIN PARK MAYOR BARRETT F. PEDERSEN invites you to attend his 2019 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING! Thursday, July 18, 2019 Bloomingdale Golf Club 181 Glen Ellyn Road Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Schedule: Registration 8:00 am – 9:00 am Shot-gun: 9:00 am Lunch (approx.): 11:30 am Dinner (approx.): 2:30 pm Prices: $150 per Golfer $65 Dinner Only $35 […]
  
• July 2, 2019 - Do not miss! … International Men’s Volleyball – Poland in Chicago July 10-14 (From Members, News, Poland, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago INFORMACJA Turniej Finałowy Siatkarskiej Ligi Narodów, 10-14 lipca @ Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago z udziałem aktualnych mistrzów Europy i dwukrotnych mistrzów świata czyli reprezentacji POLSKI oraz USA, Brazylii, Iranu, Rosji i Francji Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago serdecznie zaprasza społeczność polonijną do kibicowania […]
  
• June 27, 2019 - Directions to access PAC Newsletters / Instrukcje jak otrzymac Biuletyn PAK (From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

    ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO THE PAC “YOUR VOICE IN AMERICA” NEWSLETTER . . . MADE EASY! You are invited to subscribe to the bi-monthly Polish American Congress “Your Voice in America” Newsletter. Please encourage PAC members and friends to do the same! It’s easy! Our new national Polish American Congress website allows visitors to simply […]
  
• June 27, 2019 - Polish-American Engineers Association Annual Picnic (Events, From Members, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  PAEA Family Picnic All members, families and friends of the Polish-American Engineers Association are cordially invited to attend our Annual Picnic. DATE: Saturday, July 13th, 2019 TIME: 1:00 PM PLACE: Fourth Lake Resort, 36670 N. Corona Drive, Lake Villa, IL. A donation will be: $35 for adults; $15 for children over 10 years old For […]
  
• June 25, 2019 - Uroczystość Przy Obelisku Gen. Kazimierza Pułaskiego w Pulaski Woods w Willow Springs (13 lipiec 2019) (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  (English translation below.) Kongres Polonii Amerykańskiej wydział stanu Illinois, Radio „Na Góralską Nutę”, Koło Solidarność w Chicago pragną zaprosić Polonię na uroczystość złożenia kwiatów oraz modlitwę przy obelisku poświęconemu bohaterowi dwóch narodów, gen. Kazimierzowi Pułaskiemu. Polacy powinni pamiętać o swoich wielkich bohaterach. Kazimierz Pułaski, wielki patriota i wielki bohater na ołtarzu wolności dwu narodów, złożył […]
  
• June 11, 2019 - Zaproszenie od Przyjaciol Krakowa w Chicago – Piatek 21go Czerwca, 2019 (Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Tow. Przyjaciol Krakowa w Chicago zaprasza na: “ZAGUBIENI w MUZEUM” w piatek 21 czerwca br. godz.  7:30  – 10:30 pm. W programie: * zwiedzanie Polskiego Muzeum  z przewodnikiem * Wieczor Poetycki – krakowscy Artysci dla POLONII *Agata PALECZNY, Wladyslaw BYRDY; muzyka Mieczyslaw WOLNY * prezentacja  “dorobkuTPK” nostalgicznie * Mistrz Ceremonii  Wladyslaw Byrdy * Poczestunek * […]
  
• June 7, 2019 - [Updated] Rudolf Danel 1915-2019 … Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago – PRESS RELEASE (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Updated on 10 June 2019.    Please see bottom of this article for an update about the event held in memory of Rudolf Danel on June 8, 2019. Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago INFORMACJA PRASOWA PRESS RELEASE Rudolf Danel 1915-2019 Consulate General of the Republic of […]
  
• May 31, 2019 - Spotkania z dr. Ewą Kurek, historykiem zajmującym się badaniem stosunków polsko-żydowskich (Events) (by Roman Korczak)

  Powiadamimy, ze otrzymalismy tylko fotografie ogloszenia (ponizej)  
  
• May 28, 2019 - [Aktualizacja] 40-ta Rocznica 1-szej Pielgrzymki do Polski Papieża Polaka Św. Jana Pawła II (Archive, Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Aktualizacja:  18 czerwca 2019. Od organiztora (Andzej Gędłek):  Relacja z uroczystsci 40 RocznicyPierwszej Pielgrzymki  Sw. Jana Pawla II do Polski w  Dzienniku Zwiazkowym www.dziennikzwiazkowy.com – w sekcji Polonia.   Tytul artykulu: “Urochystosci w amerykanskim Ludzmierzu” … sa takze zdjecia. Niedziela, 9 czerwca 2019 roku Drodzy Rodacy w czerwcu przypada 40-ta rocznica pamiętnej 1-szej pielgrzymki do Polski i znamienych […]
  
• May 23, 2019 - “Ich czworo” – Arcydzieło sceniczne w Teatrze Szopena w Chicago (May 24 -26, 2019) (Archive, Events, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division, recommends play Ich czworo.  This theatrical production is directed by our newest member…  Mr.  Mariusz Krzysztof Kotowski, founder of the Polish American Actors Theatre and Creative Director. (In Polish only) Sztuka teatralna Ich czworo Gabrieli Zapolskiej powstała w 1907 roku, ale jej wymowa do dziś nie straciła na aktualności. Określona […]
  
• May 22, 2019 - Golden Eagle Awards Ceremony … held by Polish Women in Business & Polish American Youth Council – June 1, 2019 (Archive, Events, From Members, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Roman Korczak)

  Polish Women in Business & Polish American Youth Council request the pleasure of your company at the Golden Eagle Awards Ceremony Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at 1:30 pm Polish Museum of America in Chicago 984 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642   Be there with us to show appreciation to individuals, organizations and institutions that […]
  
• May 19, 2019 - Zarejestruj się na wybory do Parlamentu Europejskiego. Rejestracja wyborców możliwa wyłącznie do czwartku 23 maja 2019 r. ! (Events, LATEST NEWS, News) (by Ludwik)

  KONSULAT GENERALNY RP W CHICAGO INFORMACJA PRASOWA Wybory do Parlamentu Europejskiego w stanach ILLINOIS, MISSOURI i MICHIGAN Sobota 25 maja 2019 r. w godz. 7.00-21.00 czasu lokalnego   USZCZEGÓŁOWIENIE !!Rejestracja wyborców możliwa wyłącznie do czwartku 23 maja 2019 r.!! do godz. 24.00 czasu polskiego, 5 PM CDT (Illinois, Missouri) i 6 PM EDT (Michigan) ELEKTRONICZNY SYSTEM […]
  
• May 15, 2019 - [Updated after the Presidential Visit] President Duda in White House (LATEST NEWS, News, Poland, Slider) (by Ludwik)

  Presidents Duda and Trump signing documents in White House – June 12, 2019 Updated – 26 June 2019 This update features new photos of / by redactor Andrzej Mikolajczyk during Prsident’s Duda visit in Washington on June 12, 2019. Mr. F. Spula, Mr. M. Rudnicki, pp. Kazmierczakowie, pp.Aniolowie in White House – June 12, 2019 […]
  
• May 14, 2019 - Zrzeszenie Nauczycieli Polskich w Ameryce  zaprasza na uroczystą Mszę Świętą Graduacyjną. (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Ludwik)

    POLISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION IN AMERICA, INC Zrzeszenie Nauczycieli Polskich w Ameryce 6544 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago, IL   Szanowni Państwo! Zrzeszenie Nauczycieli Polskich w Ameryce ma zaszczyt zaprosić  na uroczystą Mszę Świętą Graduacyjną, która odbędzie się w  niedzielę 19 maja 2019 roku, o godzinie 2.30 po południu    w Bazylice św. Jacka, 3636 West Wolfram […]
  
• May 8, 2019 - UPDATED – PAC-IL: May 3rd Polish Constitution Day Celebrations (Archive, Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  Update: May 8, 2019 PAC-IL participated in the 128th, annual, May 3rd Polish Constitution Day Parade in Chicago on Saturday. May 4th, 2019. Earlier, members of the organization participated in the ceremony of laying a wreath at the Kościuszko Monument at Solidarity Drive (near the Adler Planetarium) and a brunch held by the Chicago Society. […]
  
• May 4, 2019 - Resolution Commemorating May 3rd Polish Constitution Parade in Chicago. (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Mr. Michael Niedzinski, PAC-IL President, received a Resolution Commemorating May 3rd Polish Constitution Parade which was passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in Chicago. Mr. Niedzinski represented Alliance of Polish Clubs and the Parade Committee.  Resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Marcelino Garcia and Magdalena Fudalewicz Chief of Staff for […]
  
• April 20, 2019 - Zespół Pieśni i Tańca “POLONIA” Zaprasza na uroczyste obchody Dnia Matki (Archive) (by Ludwik)

  Zespół Pieśni i Tańca  “POLONIA” ZPRKA Zaprasza na uroczyste obchody Dnia Matki W niedziele, 12 maja 2019 Crystal Palace Banqutes 1070 S.Elmhurst Rd. Mount Prospect, IL
  
• April 17, 2019 - “Poland: The Royal Tour” – PM Mateusz Marowiecki Attends Premiere in Chicago (16 April 2019) (Events, LATEST NEWS, News, Poland, Slider, Uncategorized) (by Roman Korczak)

  Chicago premiere of the “Poland: The Royal Tour”, film produced by accomplished journalist and producer Peter Greenberg, took place in the Lyric Opera in Chicago on April 16, 2019. In attendance was Prime Minister of Poland, Mr. Mateusz Morawiecki.  In this film, PM Mateusz Morawiecki  was a guide showing several of the visual gems of […]
  
• April 11, 2019 - Check this out! … Internships at the European Parliament Office in Washington DC (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Internships at the European Parliament Office in Washington DC *** Applications for our May 2019 intake are now OPEN*** Complement your studies with a genuinely international internship! The European Parliament Liaison Office with the US Congress invites recent graduates with right to work in the United States to apply for a full-time, paid internship. What […]
  
• April 11, 2019 - Ralph Modjeski – World-famous Bridge Designer and Builder (News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  Our Recording Secretary, Jan S. Plachta, had a unique hobby. For over 20 years he has been traveling around the country to visit all bridges that were built on the North American continent by Ralph Modjeski (1861-1940). He summarized his knowledge about these wonderful structures in a book titled “Artist in Concrete and Steel – […]
  
• April 3, 2019 - Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Announces New Board of Directors (From Members, LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  NEWS RELEASE For more information: 1-773-205-1998 or info@polishamericanchamber.org Polish American Chamber Announces New Board of Directors Iwona Filipiak Elected Board President CHICAGO (April 3, 2019) – The Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) announced today that as a result of an election process described in Article IV of the organization’s By-Laws, the 2019-2020 Board of the association […]
  
• March 31, 2019 - Newly Elected PAC-IL Executive Committee Sworn-in (LATEST NEWS, News, Slider) (by Roman Korczak)

  (From left) Jacek Graca, Irene Hercik, Jolanta Grocholska, Ewa Cholewinski, Michael Niedzinski, Anna Zielinska, Bogdan Struminski, Jan Plachta, Albert Niedzinski, Bozenna Haszlakiewicz (Frank Spula, President of the PAC) Polish American Congress, Illinois Division held elections on 25th of March, 2019.  All officers were elected for two-year term. Mr. Frank Spula, President of the Polish American […]
  
• March 29, 2019 - Polish Community Supports Re-Election of Alderman Ariel Reboyras. (Uncategorized) (by Ludwik)

  We invite you to read the letter of support co-sponsored by Our National Director Irene Delgiudice (English and Polish versions.)
  
• March 25, 2019 - Women’s History Month Celebration (Events, LATEST NEWS, Slider) (by Ludwik)

    Mark your calendars because you are invited! Treasurer Michael W.Frerichs will be hosting a celebration for Women’s History Month Tuesday, March 26th at 12 noon on the concourse level of JRTC. The Treasurer has also posted an event to Facebook that you’re more than welcome to share, too. Award recipients include: Outstanding Service in Business, Jacki Robinson-Ivy, […]
  
• March 21, 2019 - The Alliance of Polish Clubs invites you for an exhibition. (Events, From Members, Slider) (by Ludwik)
  
• March 19, 2019 - Podziel sie historią swojego życia w różnych krajach poza Polską (News, Poland, Slider) (by Ludwik)

  Ośrodek Badań nad Migracjami (Uniwersytet Warszawski) poszukuje Polek i Polaków, którzy chcieliby się podzielić historią swojego życia w różnych krajach poza Polską. Udział w badaniu, przeprowadzanym w ramach projektu „W poszukiwaniu teorii migracji wielokrotnych. Ilościowe i jakościowe badanie polskich migrantów po 1989 roku” polega na wypełnieniu kwestionariusza ankiety internetowej. Do udziału w badaniu zapraszamy wszystkie […]
  
• March 18, 2019 - ALDERMAN REBOYRAS NEEDS YOU !!! (Events) (by Ludwik)
  
• March 18, 2019 - Polish Americans for Ariel Reboyras (Archive) (by Ludwik)
  
• March 14, 2019 - Annual St.Josheph Celebration (Archive) (by Ludwik)

   
  
• March 12, 2019 - Lecture by Dr.Mira Modelska-Creech (Events) (by Ludwik)
  
• February 22, 2019 - Welcome to the Polish American Congress Illinois Division (PAC-IL). (From Members) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Welcome to the Polish American Congress Illinois Division (PAC-IL).   We encourage you to consider joining our organization as an individual member or an organization member. To start please select the appropriate membership form (below), enter all required information and contact the office, or any current board member, for the next step in joining us. […]
  
• February 22, 2019 - Casimir Pulaski Day (News) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Casimir Pulaski is known for his contributions to American independence. He was known as the “Father of American Cavalry”. He was born in Warka. Poland. on March 4. 1747. His father was one of the founding members of the Confederation of Bar, which begin in 1768 and took up arms against Russia, which controlled Poland […]
  
• February 22, 2019 - Anti-Polish hatred should have no place in American media (Poland, Slider) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  (source: https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/anti-polish-hatred-should-have-no-place-in-american-media) WARSAW, Poland, February 14, 2019 (LifeSiteNews) ― I woke up this morning to discover that MSNBC reporter Andrea Mitchell who at 72 is surely old enough to know better, stated on television last night that the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was against the “Polish and Nazi regime” during World War II. This is outrageous. […]
  
• February 22, 2019 - Polish American Congress at the grave of Prime Minister Jan Olszewski. (Poland, Slider) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Krystyna and Jarek Deminet placed a wreath dedicated by Polish American Congress at the grave of Prime Minister Jan Olszewski.
  
• February 12, 2019 - Rodzinny Bal Karnawalowy (Events) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  The Polonia Song and Dance Ensemble invites all to the Annual Family Ball on Saturday, 16th of February, in the Crystal Palace Banquet Hall in Mt Prospect. Ball starts at 6PM, As part of thee program the wonderful Polonia Ensemble will be performing some of their dances. A delicious dinner complete with appetizers shall be served, including an Open Bar. Proceeds from the […]
  
• February 12, 2019 - Historical essay competition by Polonia Institute. (News, Slider) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Just wanted to let you know the Polonia Institute, a non-for-profit organization, has just announced a historical essay competition for your adults ages 18-30 on the topic of worldwide significance of the 1939 German-Soviet invasion of Poland.  If you know a history buff, journalism or communications major, or someone in this age group looking to […]
  
• February 12, 2019 - Ernest Malinowski (News, Slider) (by mr.mt@me.com)

    W tym roku wypada dwuchsetna rocznica urodzin Ernesta Malinowskiego. Dla uhonorowania tego wybitnego Polaka, z inicjatywy Polonijnego Klubu Podróżnika i Jerzego Majcherczyka został odsłonięty mural na terenie Uniwersytetu UNI w Limie, w Peru. Mural o wymiarach 10 metrów na 4 metry jest dziełem polskiego artysty Rafała Pisarczyka.Sponsorami muralu byli: Polonijny Klub Podróżnika, fundacja Arkadia […]
  
• February 12, 2019 - SAVE JERSEY CITY KATYN MEMORIAL – CALL TO ACTION (News) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  CALL TO ACTION SAVE JERSEY CITY KATYN MEMORIAL CONTACTS: Congressman Albio Sires Jersey City Office 201 309 0301 Ms. Daarina Chess Constituent Service Director Daarina.chess@mail.house.gov Senator Bob Menendez Newark District Office 973 645 3030 Ms. Deb Curto Director of Constituent Services Deb_curto@menendez.senate.gov Senator Cory Booker Newark District Office 973 639 8700 Mr. Henrique Ferreira Constituent […]
  
• February 12, 2019 - Zarząd KPA na stan IL na 2018/2019 (Uncategorized) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Zarząd KPA na stan IL na 2018/2019 W dniu 26-ego marca 2018 roku odbyły się wybory w KPA wydział na stan IL, w budynku Copernicus Annex w Chicago. Mirosław Niedziński został ponownie prezesem KPA na stan Illinois. W wyborach do zarządu organizacji nie miał kontrkandydata. Również kilku członków zarządu, ponownie ubiegających sie o stanowiska, nie […]
  

2018 (1)

• March 15, 2018 - Polish American Congress, Illinois Division Contact (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Polish American Congress, Illinois Division 110 Higgins Rd, Unit 2, Park Ridge, IL 60068- MAP Phone: 847-825-6222  Email : pacil@sbcglobal.net

2017 (2)

• November 29, 2017 - 48th Annual Polish American Heritage Award Banquet (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)
• November 29, 2017 - (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Dear members, I would like to share with you my Editor’s message for this’s issue of The Forum of the Chicago Society, which is timely, considering two important anniversaries in September in the history of Poland. I am aware that many of our members are aware of this history of Poland. In fact, I know many of […]

2016 (3)

• August 28, 2016 - NA GLOWNA STRONE FUTURE (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  77 ROCZNICA WYBUCHU II WOJNY SWIATOWEJ 1 września 1939 roku, o godzinie 4:40 bez wypowiedzenia wojny, wojska niemieckie uderzyły na Polskę . Wybuch wojny rozpocza nalot na Wieluń, przeprowadzony przez eskadrę 4 Floty Powietrznej feldmarszałka Wolframa von Richthofena, a zaraz po nim ostrzał Wojskowej Składnicy Tranzytowej na Westerplatte przez pancernik Schleswig-Holstein i agresja wzdłuż całej […]
• August 28, 2016 - main page copy (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS ILLINOIS DIVISION ELECTION COMMITTEE Chicago, May 24, 2016 RESULTS OF PAC ILLINOIS ELECTION – 2016-2017 On behalf of the Election Committee, we are pleased to announce the results of the election held on May 23, 2016 for officers for the Polish American Congress – Illinois Division. In addition, all amendments proposed by […]
• May 17, 2016 - RESULTS OF PAC ILLINOIS ELECTION – 2016-2017 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

     

2015 (3)

• May 13, 2015 - Uroczystości upamiętniające 5-tą Rocznicę Tragedii Smoleńskiej oraz 75 Rocznicę Zbrodni Katyńskiej. (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Press Release! W dniach 18 oraz 19 kwietnia, 2015 roku w Sanktuarium Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej w Doylestown, Pennsylvania miało miejsce II Forum Polonijne oraz uroczystości upamiętniające 5-tą Rocznicę Tragedii Smoleńskiej oraz 75 Rocznicę Zbrodni Katyńskiej. Organizatorem spotkań był Komitet (Smolensk Disaster Commemoration Committee) utworzony przez przedstawicieli szeregu organizacji polonijnych takich jak: Kongres Polonii Amerykańskiej, Kluby […]
• April 13, 2015 - 11 Listopada Święto Niepodległości (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Narodowe Święto Niepodległości, obchodzone co roku dla upamiętnienia rocznicy odzyskania przez Polskę niepodległości (11 listopada 1918 roku), po 123 latach niewoli pod zaborami Rosji, Prus i Austrii, jest jedną z najważniejszych uroczystości państwowych w Polsce. Celebrowane od 1920 r., tajnie nawet w okupowanej Polsce podczas II wojny światowej, w 1945 r. zostało zastąpione innym świętem, […]
• April 10, 2015 - Obchody rocznicy Katynskiej 2015 remove (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

2014 (16)

• October 20, 2014 - 45 Bankiet Dziedzictwa Polskiego (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  45 Bankiet Dziedzictwa Polskiego
• October 6, 2014 - Candidates Night 2014 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Candidates Night 2014
• June 9, 2014 - 4th Annual Sports Recognition Award Night (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  W piatek 6 czerwca 2014 Kongres Polonii Amerykanskiej wydzial Illinois uhonorowal juz  poraz czwarty mlodych amerykanow polskiego pochodzenia konczacych w tym roku high school i osiagajacych znaczace wyniki w sporcie. Celem tej inicjatywy jest poza tym populatyzacja uprawiania sportu wsrod mlodziezy polonijnej, ksztaltowanie dobrych nawykow spedzania czasu,zaprezentowanie tych mlodych ludzi i ich osiagniec w prasie […]
• June 6, 2014 - 4th Annual Sports Recognition Award Night (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  4th Annual Sports Recognition Award Night 2014
• April 28, 2014 - Czwarta rocznica katastrofy Smoleńskiej (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  W sobotę 12 kwietnia o godz. 3:00PM – 5:00PM na Daley Center Plaza 50 West Washington Chicago IL , odbyl się protest zorganizowany w IV rocznicę Tragedii Smoleńskiej. Protestowano przeciwko zatrzymaniu kluczowych dla śledztwa dowodów rzeczowych. Dotychczasowe śledztwa prowadzone przez stronę rosyjską i polską nie przybliżają nas do prawdy. Po czterech latach Polacy nadal nie […]
• April 17, 2014 - Wizyta Jana Cytowskiego Prezesa Rady Polonii Swiata (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  W dniach 21-24 lutego na zaproszenie Kongresu Polonii Amerykanskiej wydzial Illinois mielismy przyjemnosc goscic Prezesa Rady Polonii Swiata pana Jana Cytowskiego. Rada Polonii Swiata jest porozumieniem organizacji Polonijnych z calego swiata.W ubieglym roku pan Jan Cytowski wiceprezes Kongresu Polonii Kanadyjskiej podczas zjazdu w Polsce zostal nowym prezesem Rady Polonii Swiata. Wsrod swoich celow oraz zadan […]
• April 17, 2014 - Elections to the Polish American Congress on the state of Illinois for the year 2014/2015. (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  On March 24, 2014 Polish American Congress elections were held in Polish National Alliance building of the 6100 N. Cicero Chicago, Illinois. President: Irene Moskal Del Giudice 107 votes   Bogdan Struminski 44 votes Stanislaw Zagata 37 votes Ist Vice-President Zenon Olejniczak 67 votes Maria Roszek 60 votes Marek Stawiarski 58 votes 2nd Vice President […]
• April 9, 2014 - 4/12/2014 CZWARTA ROCZNICA KATASTROFY SMOLEŃSKIEJ (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

    FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SMOLENSK DISASTER “JUSTICE FOR KATYN” On Saturday April 12th at. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Daley Center Plaza, 50 West Washington Chicago, IL 60602, was held protest organized the fourth anniversary of the Smolensk Tragedy. We call on the Polish community in the Chicago area, who values the […]
• April 6, 2014 - Jan Paweł II i Jan XXIII ogłoszeni Świętymi! (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

    Jan Paweł II i Jan XXIII ogłoszeni Świętymi! Jan Paweł II i Jan XXIII zo­sta­li ogło­sze­ni świę­ty­mi! Ka­no­ni­za­cja pa­pie­ży od­była­ się na placu św. Pio­tra w Wa­ty­ka­nie. Li­tur­gii prze­wod­ni­czy pa­pież Fran­ci­szek. Wraz z nim mszę ka­no­ni­za­cyj­ną kon­ce­le­browało sie­dem ty­się­cy du­chow­nych, w tym kar­dy­na­ło­wie, bi­sku­pi i księ­ża. Wśród nich jest eme­ry­to­wa­ny pa­pież Be­ne­dykt XVI. Na […]
• March 27, 2014 - Obchody dnia Kazimierza Pulaskiego 2014 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Obchody Dnia Kazimierza Pulaskiego 2014
• January 22, 2014 - 1/22/2014 151 Rocznica Powstania styczniowego (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  1863 – 2014 Chwala zwyciezcom w 151 rocznice Powstania Styczniowego  Powstanie styczniowe, powstanie narodowe przeciw Rosji, trwające od 22 stycznia 1863 do wiosny 1864 i obejmujące swym zasięgiem Królestwo Polskie, Litwę i Białoruś, w mniejszym stopniu Ukrainę. Spowodowane nasilającym się rosyjskim uciskiem narodowym. Wybuch powstania styczniowego przyspieszyło zarządzenie przez władze rosyjskie poboru do wojska (tzw. […]
• January 9, 2014 - 70 Rocznica Rzezi na Wolyniu (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  10 Grudnia 2013 roku odbyla sie uroczysta Msza sw. w Parafii Sw. Ferdynanda w Chicago zamowiona przez Kongres Polonii Amerykanskiej oraz Kolo Ziemi Wolynskiej. Wsrod licznie zgromadzonych wiernych byla Pani Prezez Kongresu Polonii Amerykanskiej Irene Moskal Del Giudice oraz goscie honorwi: Filip Ozarowski; byly zolniez Wolynskiej Dywizji Piechoty, Jacek Pawlowicz; pracownik Instytutu Pamieci Narodowej w […]
• January 9, 2014 - “Meet and Greet” Cocktail Reception with elected officials. (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  On November 21st, 2013 Polish American Congress IL division organized reception with elected officials. At Ridgemoore Country Club (Harwood Heights) elected officials and board of directors discussed future cooperation between Polish American Congress and suburban municipalities. Among participants were Arlene C, Jezierny mayor of Harwood Heights, Andrew Przybylo, mayor of Niles, Mark S. Dobrzycki trustee […]
  
• January 9, 2014 - 70 Rocznica Rzezi na Wolyniu (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  70 Rocznica Rzezi na Wolyniu
  
• January 8, 2014 - Oplatek wigilijny 2013 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Oplatek wigilijny
  
• January 8, 2014 - “Meet and Greet” with elected officials 11/21/2013 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  “Meet and Greet” with elected officials
  

2013 (9)

• November 3, 2013 - Anita Gargas i Dorota Kania goscinnie na Zebraniu Komitetu do Spraw Polskich (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

    W dniu 24 października 2013 r w Jolly Inn 6501 W Irving Park, Chicago IL. odbyło się spotkanie Komitetu do Spraw Polskich. Na tym spotkaniu były obecne goście z Polski: Anita Gargas i Dorota Kania z „Gazety Polskiej”, gdzie zadawano pytania na temat sytuacji w Polsce i w Kongresie Poloni Amerykanskiej oddzial Illinois. Panie […]
  
• October 28, 2013 - 44 Bankiet Dziedzictwa Polskiego (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  44 Bankiet Dziedzictwa Polskiego 10/20/2013
  
• October 21, 2013 - Bridging Urban America (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

    Bridging Urban America: The Story of Master Engineer Ralph Modjeski A documentary film by BASIA & LEONARD MYSZYNSKI                                                                                           […]
• October 6, 2013 - 10/20/13 44th Annual Polish American Heritage Awards Banquet (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  44 Bankiet Dziedzictwa Polskiego W październiku obchodzimy Miesiąc Dziedzictwa Polskiego. Co roku Kongres Polonii Amerykańskiej organizuje z tej okazji bankiet, by wyróżnić i uhonorować polonijnych działaczy za wkład w życie Polonii, promowanie Polski i polskiej spuścizny.   W dniu 20 października 2013 r. w White Eagle 6839 N Milwaukee Ave Niles IL. odbył się 44 […]
• October 2, 2013 - Zebranie KPA z dnia 09/23/2013 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Zebranie KPA z dnia 09/23/2013
• September 25, 2013 - Speech by Irene Moskal- Del Giudice to members of the Polish American Congress (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Dear Members of Polish American Congress! I am very thankful and grateful for giving me chance to serve as President of Polish American Congress Illinois division for the next year. In fact, I would like to underline that Polish American Congress is one of the oldest Polish-American organizations in the United States. From the beginning, […]
• September 24, 2013 - Obchody 74. rocznicy napaści Rosji na Polskę (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Obchody 74. rocznicy napaści Rosji na Polskę
• September 24, 2013 - 09/17/13 Celebration of the 74th anniversary of the invasion of Russia in Poland (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Celebration of the 74th anniversary of the invasion of Russia in Poland   The celebration of 74 anniversary of the attack Russia on Poland were held at the monument to the Katyn in Nails,Illinois on 17 September 2013 at 5:00PM. Organizer of the ceremony was a Polish American Congress Illinois division.   To see pictures […]
• January 16, 2013 - Dreamliner – Jan 16 2013 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Dreamliner – Jan 16 2013

2010 (12)

• September 9, 2010 - Pomnik (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Pomnik
• September 9, 2010 - Muzeum (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Muzeum
• September 9, 2010 - Dzien Pulaskiego – Muzeum (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Dzien Pulaskiego – Muzeum
• September 9, 2010 - Bazylika (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Bazylika
• September 9, 2010 - Bankiet Prezydent RP (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Bankiet Prezydent RP
• September 9, 2010 - Bankiet KPA (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Bankiet KPA
• September 9, 2010 - 37 Bankiet Dziedzictwa KPA (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  37 Bankiet Dziedzictwa KPA
• September 1, 2010 - Zdjecia06 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Zdjecia06
• September 1, 2010 - Sala (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Sala
• March 1, 2010 - 2010 Mar 01 – Pulaski Day Banquet Album by A Baraniak (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  2010 Mar 01 – Pulaski Day Banquet Album by A Baraniak
• March 1, 2010 - 2010 Mar 01 – Pulaski Day Banquet Album by M Palczewski (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  2010 Mar 01 – Pulaski Day Banquet Album by M Palczewski
• January 26, 2010 - Oplatek Jan 26th 2010 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Oplatek Jan 26th 2010 [alpine-phototile-for-picasa-and-google-plus src=”user_album” uid=”115179980990998944019″ ualb=”5847546762977504193″ imgl=”fancybox” dltext=”Picasa” style=”wall” row=”5″ num=”30″ size=”320″ shadow=”0″ border=”1″ highlight=”1″ align=”center” max=”100″ nocredit=”1″]

2009 (5)

• October 29, 2009 - Bankiet Dziedzictwa – October 2009 Album by K Teller (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Album by K Teller
• October 29, 2009 - Bankiet Dziedzictwa – October 2009 Album by Potasik (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Album by Potasik
• October 21, 2009 - Bankiet Dziedzictwa – October 2009 Album S. Hryniewiecki (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  Album S. Hryniewiecki
• September 21, 2009 - PNA Day 2009 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  PNA Day 2009
• March 4, 2009 - 2009 Mar – Pulaski Day (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  2009 Mar – Pulaski Day

2008 (2)

• May 3, 2008 - 2008 05 03 – Parada (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  2008 05 03 – Parada
• May 3, 2008 - 2008 05 03 – Parada 2 (Archive) (by mr.mt@me.com)

  2008 05 03 – Parada