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 ...

The Chicago River turned vibrant green for St. Patrick's Day - Photo credit: Unsplash+ License. Every March, cities across the United States turn blue water to bright green for St. Patrick's Day, a ...

The Chicago River dyeing is set for Saturday, March 14, beginning at 10 a.m. The transformation typically lasts several hours, though the most dramatic color shift happens in the first 30 to 45 ...

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

The Chicago River has a green hue, but there wasn’t a dangerous spill. The river is just ready for St. Patrick’s Day. The river was dyed on Saturday as part of the annual event, WMAQ reported. But ...

Chicago's iconic St. Patrick's Day celebrations kicked off on Saturday. The 71st annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade stepped onto Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Drive. The 2026 ...

While St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, the ever-popular dyeing of the Chicago River and downtown parade take place on Saturday. Here’s what to know if you plan to watch the events, ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

A pair of professional jet ski riders put on a thrilling high-speed performance on the emerald waters of the freshly dyed Chicago River on Saturday morning. Though the show was put on by Monster ...

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 ...

Every March, cities across the United States turn blue water to bright green for St. Patrick's Day, a quintessentially Irish holiday. St. Patrick's Day resonates strongly in the United States, in part ...