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Photos: It's Paczki Day in the Illinois Valley

By Scott Anderson
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Ken Ficek of Oglesby, carries a large order of Paczki's that he purchased from the Spring Valley Bakery on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Spring Valley. Paczki, pronounced "puhnch-kee" are deep-fried doughnuts that are traditionally Polish and made by bakers using up ingredients before Lent begins.

Ken Ficek, of Oglesby, carries a large order of paczkis he purchased from the Spring Valley Bakery on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Paczki, pronounced "puhnch-kee" are deep-fried doughnuts traditionally made by bakers using up ingredients before Lent begins. (Sanderson@shawmedia.com)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

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