When and How Does the Chicago River Turn Green on St. Patrick’s Day?
One of the most famous St. Patrick’s Day traditions in the U.S. happens right in Chicago—the dyeing of the Chicago River ...
A Chicago ‘high holiday,’ St. Patrick’s Day celebrated with green-dyed river and thousands for downtown parade
Gusty winds didn’t spoil the downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day celebration, which including the traditional dyeing of the ...
Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
How the Chicago River dyeing on St. Patrick's Day was sparked by a longtime friendship
Dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day started with a simple idea hatched by two influential friends in the ...
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HGTV lists this Illinois town as the most charming in the state
In the 19th century, Alton grew into an industrial river trading town and became an important site for abolitionists and fleeing enslaved people due to Illinois' status as a free state.