Polish President Andrzej Duda visits Kankakee

The National Guard in Kankakee welcomed the Polish president Friday. His visit celebrated the 25th anniversary of the National Guard’s partnership with Poland.

President Duda’s visit was at the Illinois National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility. Brigadier General Mark Jackson was present along with members of the Guard and Polish armed forces.

GOVERNOR RAUNER RECENTLY VISITED POLAND AND SAYS THE COUNTRY IS LOOKING TO HAVE MORE OF A PRESENCE IN THE U-S. AFTER MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF POLAND IN CHICAGO...THE GOVERNOR SAID THE FIRST GOAL IS TO KICK START THAT EFFORT RIGHT HERE IN ILLINOIS.

GOVERNOR RAUNER SAYS HE HOPES TO MAKE A POSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENT SOON.

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