Chicago Celebrating Casimir Pulaski Day Today

Casimir Pulaski, Polish hero, is mortally wounded while leading French and American Cavalry forces during the siege of Savannah, Ga. in 1779. (AP Photo/Library of Congress)

Chicago is celebrating Casimir Pulaski Day today. The holiday is observed to remember Pulaski, a Polish hero of the American Revolution. A ceremony to honor his contributions will take place at the Polish Museum of America in the Noble Square neighborhood. Chicago Public Schools are open but city and county offices are closed for the holiday.