Decades before Irish were Chicago political royalty, they lived in a ramshackle slum called Kilgubbin
In the 1850s and 1860s, Kilgubbin was often mentioned in the pages of the Tribune and other Chicago newspapers. The name ...
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This Week in Chicago History: Chicago River, Goldblatt’s, and brownies
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history ...
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Chicago River goes green: Date, time and how to watch river dyeing for St. Patrick's Day
The Chicago River will be dyed green on Saturday ... Approximately 9.1% of U.S. residents claimed Irish history in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is not a federal holiday in ...
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Is the Chicago River still green for St. Patrick's Day?
The iconic green dye that transforms the Chicago River remains visible well after the event has ended. Watch the river live.