Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's almost that time of year when the streets of Chicago fill with green – from shamrock headbands to leprechaun costumes. But ...

Every St. Patrick's Day, the city of Chicago dyes its river green. How does this colorful tradition happen?

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One of the Windy City's most famous traditions took place Saturday as thousands flocked to the downtown area to watch the Chicago River turn bright green. The festive fun kicked off at 10 a.m. on ...

One of Chicago's favorite traditions will take place next weekend, as the Chicago River will be dyed a brilliant shade of green as part of the city's St. Patrick's Day festivities. The event will kick ...

For the first time in nearly a century, swimmers took to the open water of the Chicago River on Sunday. Participants in the Chicago River Swim made their way along a one- or two-mile route downtown.

Photos from the Chicago River Swim on Sept. 21, 2025, which raised $100,000 for research into ALS and celebrated the river’s recovery from its polluted past. Swimmers compete in 1st official Chicago ...

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Thousands of people came together on Saturday to tidy up the Chicago River for the 33rd annual Chicago River Day. Organizers said nearly 3,000 volunteers – including families, community groups, and ...