

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: POLONIA Impact Day - Springfield, IL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: We invite leaders of Polish American organizations and community leaders to take part in POLONIA IMPACT DAY in Springfield, IL – an important civic advocacy visit to the Illinois State Capitol. Your participation will help demonstrate the strength, unity, and engagement of Polonia in public life, while providing a meaningful opportunity to represent the interests and priorities of our community directly to state legislators.
By joining this effort, you will contribute to building a visible, respected, and effective Polish American presence in Springfield and to shaping lasting relationships that benefit Polonia across Illinois.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/gHVofGhs7wpJPedz5

AGENDA:
🔘6:00 AM
Departure by charter bus from the Polish National Alliance Headquarters, 6100 N Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL
Briefing and overview of the day’s objectives during transit. Refreshments served.
YOU CAN ALSO TRAVEL INDEPENDENTLY AND MEET US AT THE CAPITOL BUILDING AT 10:00AM

🔘10:00 AM
Arrival in Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield, IL
🔘10:00 AM–12:00 PM
          •	Official welcome by Illinois Senator Robert Martwick
          •	Breakfast and meetings in the prestigious Room 114
          •	Guided tour of the Capitol
🔘12:00 PM–4:00 PM
          •	Participation in the Session of Illinois Senate. Attendance in the Senate Chamber gallery
          •	Remarks by Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, Mrs. Regina Jurkowska
          •	Presentation of an Illinois Senate Resolution honoring the Polish American community
          •	Inauguration of Illinois Legislative Polish Caucus
          •	Lunch break
          •	Meetings and interactions with state legislators
🔘4:30–7:00 PM
Networking and “Pierogi Reception”
Marine Bank Building
Reception with Illinois elected officials, community leaders, and invited guests
Pierogis and other delicacies from the Małopolska region of Poland will be served.
7:30 PM
Departure from Springfield
Approximately 11:30 PM
Return to Chicago. Arrival at PNA Headquarters
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/polonia-impact-day-springfield-il/200029863376036
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://forms.gle/eWyLxKUSAGNkgwcq8?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=springfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL
- **lat**: 39.8005
- **long**: -89.645753333333
- **full address**: Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Dziennik Związkowy (https://allevents.in/org/dziennik-związkowy/27622976)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dziennik Związkowy
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about POLONIA Impact Day - Springfield, IL ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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