Farewell to a Polish Chicago Icon: Pani Helena Madej Retires to Kraków

After nearly four decades of serving authentic Polish cuisine and being a cornerstone of the Wicker Park community, Pani Helena Madej, the cherished owner of Podhalanka, is embarking on a well-deserved retirement back home to Kraków, Poland.

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Highlights from the Premiere Event: “Polish Chicago” Album Launch

On April 28, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting a remarkable premiere event, where attendees had the exclusive opportunity to meet with the authors and creators behind the captivating album "Polish Chicago: Iconic Places of Chicago's Polish Community."

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