Make the most of Illinois' own pet holiday with a kid-friendly tour of the Milwaukee Avenue's "Polish Corridor," starting with a sweet treat at the famous Pasieka Bakery.
Dan Pogorzelski, vice president of the Northwest Chicago Historical Society and the son of two Polish immigrants, says there's plenty for kids to love about Polish culture. He shared a few area hot spots.
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Make the most of Illinois' own pet holiday with a kid-friendly tour of the Milwaukee Avenue's "Polish Corridor," starting with a sweet treat at the famous Pasieka Bakery.
A sweet treat
Suit up!
St. Hyacinth Basilica
Kurowski's Sausage Shop
There are plenty of Polish touches outside of the Northwest side. You know those strange headless bronze legs on the southern end of Grant Park? The artwork is called "Agora" and is the work of Polish-American artist Magdalena Abakanowicz and were cast in Poland before being installed in 2006.
Lakefront Landmarks