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St. Patrick's Day

Friday, March 29, 2013

Vote: Irish Pride Photo Contest Finals

These neighborhood kids are just beaming with Irish Pride. Vote for your favorite photo.

Update: Congratulations to Conner Finley, who finished in first place, and Maura Maloney who came in at a close second. Both contestants received prizes.  We received 36 entries in our Irish Pride Photo Contest and have narrowed down all our stellar entries to five. Vote for your favorite photo and the the winner will take home a $20 gift card to Marie's Cafe in Mt. Greenwood and a stockpile of Patch t-shirts, water bottles and assorted goodies.  You can vote once per day. Voting closes at noon on Tuesday, April 2. Thanks to all our very Irish entrants.  Please click here for 2013 giveaway rules.

shirley ivers

3:57 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2013

Shirley I. I vote for #4 what a cutie   more ›

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Sunday Comics

Sunday Comic: Obama Meets a Leprechaun

President gets his Irish up during a St. Patrick's Day encounter.

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Magilla Gorilla

6:39 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013

Don't look at percentages of recipients, look at percentage according to ethnicity.   more ›

Friday, March 15, 2013

Keep Those Irish Eyes Smilin'! Take A Cab Home on St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday. Before you head out for some green beer, plug these local cab companies' phone numbers in your phone and get home safe.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

South Side Irish Parade Highlight Reel

All the sights and sounds of the 2013 South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Foodie Tuesday: Soda Bread at Beverly Bakery

Local baker Jean Marie Quigley shared a bit of history about the St. Patrick's Day favorite.

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and Southland business Beverly Bakery is selling soda bread, a traditional Irish treat. Patch stopped by the bakery to catch up with owner Jean Marie Quigley, who discussed the history of the bread, how it was traditionally made in Ireland and what makes it so tasty. Do you bake a soda bread that can't be beat? Add your own soda bread photos and recipes to our St. Patrick's Day Foodie Tuesday post!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Irish Parade Highlight Reel

All the sights and sounds of the 2013 South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade

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South Side Irish Parade in 60 Seconds

Watch a sped up version of the 2013 South Side Irish Parade.

We selected some of our favorite clips from the 2013 South Side Irish Parade and sped them up so you can watch all the action in less the time.  Read even more parade coverage  Follow us on Facebook: Beverly-Mt. Greenwood /Evergreen Park / Oak Lawn

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Ryan Fitzpatrick

11:09 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

This sets the standard for parade recap.   more ›

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Photo Gallery: South Side Irish Parade 2013

All the green-clad majesty of the 2013 South Side Irish Parade

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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Full South Side Irish Parade Lineup

Find out when to expect all your favorite marchers.

The South Side Irish Parade steps off at noon on Sunday, March 10. View our Parade Survival Guide to find all the details on the big event.  Here is the full lineup for all of Sunday's participants:  1 Chicago Fire & Police Pipe Band 2 Color Guard Police & Fire 3A Grand Marshall - First Responders 3B Police Officer Michael Flisk Family 3C Fire Captain Herbie Johnson Family 3D Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. Family 4 Chicago Fire Fighters Local 2 5 Fraternal Order of Police 6 Bucks-for-Burn Camp 7 Cook County Sheriff Cadets 8 100 Club of Chicago 9 Emerald Society Bagpipes & Drums 10A Guests of Honor - State Champs 10B Brother Rice Rugby 10C Leo Track & Field 10D Marist Softball 10E Mt. Carmel Football 10F St. Rita Hockey 11 Knights Of …

Your Ultimate Survival Guide For the South Side Irish Parade

The South Side Irish Parade steps off at noon Sunday, March 10. Here's everything you need to know.

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