Five Area Places to Get Paczkis on Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday, bring on the Paczkis! Polish donuts filled with jelly, mmmm...

The word "Paczki" is in fact plural. If you want one, it's paczek. Do you go grab a donut? No, you grab donuts. You're now smarter, or fatter...

If you are looking to participate here are five area places to pick up these sweet treats of Fat Tuesday:

• Bella Luna Bakery - 308 W State St
• Polish Deli - 3002 Charles St
• Meijer - 2013 McFarland Rd or 1770 West Lane Rd
• Valli -  5880 E State St or 6550 N Alpine Rd
• By The Dozen - 8324 N 2nd St, Machesney Park

Eat up and enjoy, I wonder how fast Steph could eat a Paczek?