#Poland in Chicago

Even under fire, Ukraine’s newborns need protection. Supported by the Polish MFA, the Polish Medical Mission is delivering life-saving neonatal equipment and training to 28 hospitals across 16 cities to save the most vulnerable. 🇺🇦🇵🇱 #ResilientTogether @polskapomoc @PMM_org

History made at Daley Plaza! 🇵🇱🇺🇸 @ChicagosMayor officially proclaimed Polish Highlander Day during Polish American Heritage Month. Thanks to ZPPA, traditional dances, flag-raising, and the new “Chicago Parzenica” honored the lasting impact of Górale on our city! 🏔️✨

Thinking about studying in Poland? Warsaw isn’t just a vibrant European capital - it’s a dynamic hub to learn, connect, and build your future. 🇵🇱✨

The Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, together with a delegation of Warsaw university deans and rectors, led a visit in Chicago to showcase why Poland’s capital is one of Europe’s most dynamic hubs to live, study, and grow 🚀

Have you ever dined with dinosaurs? 🦖 We were proud to represent Poland alongside colleagues from across the Chicago Consular Corps at the annual Chicago International Gala, hosted by World Business Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International. 🏛️🌍

Jak odróżnić prawdę od fake newsów i deepfake’ów AI? 🛡️👀 Zapraszamy na warsztaty fact-checkingowe ze Stowarzyszeniem @DemagogPL: 📍 29.10 | 6–8 PM | Copernicus Center (dla każdego) 📍 30.10 | 6–8 PM | Konsulat RP (dla młodzieży) Zapisy 🔗👇 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Tb7n…

Catch the Solaris bus at McCormick Place? 🚌⚡️ At APTA EXPO, Polish engineering took center stage with the North American debut of the zero-emission Solaris Urbino 40 electric, plus top-tier tech from STER seating & MEDCOM power systems. 🇵🇱🌱

Can open societies fight info warfare without compromising freedoms? 🌍📱 Experts Paweł Markiewicz, Vanessa Audemard d'Alançon & Ariane Tabatabai break down Europe’s battle against disinformation in our recent panel.

Last weekend, the Polish-American community in Chicago gathered for the 3rd "Kobiety Kobietom – Leadership Inspired" conference! ✨🇵🇱 An empowering afternoon of connection, mentorship, and community strength! 💖

An extraordinary visit of resilience at the Consulate General of Poland in Chicago. 🕊️ We were privileged to host Polish-Belarusian journalist & activist Andrzej Poczobut, recently freed after 5 years of unjust detention.

In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Paderewski Symphony Orchestra presented Polish Soul, American Spirit - a landmark concert honoring the Polish artists, composers, and visionaries whose music and heritage helped shape American culture. 🇺🇸 🎶🇵🇱

Celebrating 250 years of America and the Polish contribution to its story 🇵🇱🇺🇸 Inside the historic Presidential Suite at Union Station in Washington, D.C., the Polish American Congress officially launched “250 Years of America: The Polish Contribution.” 🏛️

🎓 The top universities in Poland are coming to Chicago! Meet reps from 5 leading Warsaw schools to explore programs, admissions, and student life abroad. 📍 Oct 16, 6 PM | Polish Consulate 📍 Oct 17, 3 PM | Polish National Alliance Free RSVP: polishyouth.org/warsaw

The world’s finest young virtuosos head to Poland! 🎻 Oct 8–25: Poznań hosts the 17th International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition. 50 musicians compete for honors and a prize, celebrating 90+ years of Wieniawski’s legacy. 📺 Stream live on YouTube via @HWieniawski

Celebrating the power of languages in Chicago! 🌍✨ Our EUNIC cluster gathered at Alliance Française European Day of Languages: Polish tongue-twisters, book swaps, story hours & a panel on raising multilingual kids. How many languages are spoken in your home? Tell us below! 👇

Europe is on the front lines of information warfare. Join @ChicagoCouncil for "Information Wars: Democracy and the Disinformation Age," featuring Paweł Markiewicz, Vanessa Audemard d'Alançon & Ari Tabatabai. 🌍 Register now: globalaffairs.org/events/inf…

Celebrating Polish heritage in Orchard Lake, MI! 🏛️🇵🇱 Consul General Regina Jurkowska toured the Polish Institute of Culture & Research archives with Dr. John Radzilowski, exploring rich collections documenting the Polish-American story. ✨

A great visit to the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy! 🇵🇱 Consul General Jurkowska joined Polish Weekly for an interview and presented honors: 🎖️ Bene Merito to Hon. Consul R. Walawender 🎖️ KEN Medal to Scoutmaster Teresa 🇵🇱 Presidential Flags to local Scouting & APCS.

A story in three parts: forgot the medals, found out it’s later, realized we’re at the wrong building entirely. 🇵🇱✨ Stay tuned tomorrow for how it actually looked when we finally got our act together.

Consul General Regina Jurkowska & Vice Consul Oskar Grądziel kicked off their Michigan trip at @UMich: - Talk hosted by Copernicus Center - Connected with local Polish community - Q&A with students on diplomacy 🌎