Chicago’s famous green river for St. Patrick’s Day started with a simple idea in the 1960s, formulated by the head of the Plumbers’ Union Local 130. “Stephen M. Bailey had the idea when ...

An iconic annual Chicago tradition is just moments away from beginning, as the Chicago River dyeing is set to take place to kick off weekend St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The event marks the ...

Chicago Plumbers Local 130 dye the Chicago River green Saturday. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Share The dyeing of the river for St. Patrick’s Day drew an eclectic crowd to downtown Chicago on Saturday.

The Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day means green will be seen all around the city — including the Chicago River. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to catch a parade or the river ...

I. I. The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green after the city opened its annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations.Video above: Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick's DayThousands ...

St. Patrick's Day brings green decorations, outfits and even beer, so it's only fitting that the nation's county with the most Irish people take it a step further and dye a waterway green.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and ...

Just after 10 a.m., a sightseeing boat packed with members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA began chugging west, spraying fluorescent green water into the river, continuing a ...

As the world gears up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the Chicago River was for one more time seen glowing in vibrant green hues as the city opens up its celebrations. As per a report by the ...

CHICAGO — Thousands flooded the streets of downtown on Saturday morning to watch the Chicago River turn emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2025. The annual tradition has been ...

Chicago kicks off St. Patrick's Day 2025 this weekend with one of the most unique Irish American traditions - dyeing the Chicago River green. This year's dyeing will take place at 10 am on ...