North Shore Neighbors: Polly Erickson

Welcome to WTIP’s North Shore Neighbors series. We’re producing short profiles of people who live in Cook County to learn a little more about their background and perhaps learn something surprising about them along the way.

In this episode we speak with Tofte retiree Polly Erickson, a longtime Cook County resident who knits dozens of hats that she donates to North Shore families in need every year.

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Chuck Olsen February 3, 2026