St. Patrick’s Day
Best Irish Import & Gift Stores In Chicago
For all of your Irish souvenir, clothing, jewelry and gift needs — the Chicago Irish stores listed here have everything you’d want, straight from the Emerald Isle.
Cops Looking Out For Impaired Drivers
St. Patrick’s revelers beware — the Illinois State Police, as well as many municipal police agencies, are cracking down on impaired drivers this weekend and the consequences for getting caught driving drunk are significant, for drivers and party hosts alike.
What Does It Take To Dye The Chicago River Green?
It’s been a time-honored tradition for almost 50 years: Dying the Chicago River green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Top 10 Things to Do in Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day
No one celebrates St. Patty’s Day quite like Chicago, except perhaps Ireland. Here are a true Irish gal’s favorite things to do in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Sláinte!
Irish Pub & Restaurant Directory
Looking for authentic Irish fare? Check out the CBS Local Directory and find a pub or restaurant near you! Click here to start searching>>>
Chicagoland St. Patrick’s Day Parades
Get parade information for Downtown, Tinley Park, Naperville and more. Get your green on and head to a parade near you!
328 Violations During Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day
The South Side Irish Parade might be a thing of the past, but an unofficial St. Patrick’s Day tradition is still going strong at the University of Illinois.
Chicago Irish Film Festival Guide
Here’s a guide to the Beverly Arts Center’s annual six-day ode to Irish cinema happening March 4-9.
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