Chicago and Cook County services and offices, courthouses, public libraries, garbage collection and more are closed Monday, March 3 in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day. Chicago Public Schools and other suburban school districts previously observed Pulaski Day,

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Monday is Casimir Pulaski Day which honors the revolutionary war hero from Poland. It's also a time to celebrate the ties between Chicago and Poland. Polish dancers performed Sunday at a packed house at the Copernicus Center in Jefferson Park.

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 3. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.

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