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Irish dancers march south on Western Avenue in the South Side Irish Parade in Beverly and Morgan Park on March 16, 2025. Parade committee officials estimated a turnout of 77,000 at the event, which featured more than 100 entries and floats in its 45th year. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: 45th South Side Irish Parade

South Side Irish Parade in Beverly and Morgan Park brought crowds out despite the cold and snow on March 16, 2025. Parade committee officials estimated a turnout of 77,000 at the event, which featured more than 100 entries and floats in its 45th year.

Despite the cold and snow, South Side Irish Parade organizers estimate 77,000 turn out

Irish dancers were bundled and many of the younger dancers were too cold to dance...

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Arts

Chicago Architecture Center explores what rebuilding war-torn Ukraine might look like

After debuting in New York last summer, the exhibition “Constructing Hope: Ukraine” has opened in Chicago.

Books

Joseph Wambaugh, who brought street cops to life in his books and movies, dies at 88

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Movies

Polish leader offers actor Jesse Eisenberg military training to ‘land the new James Bond role’

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TV and Streaming

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Theater

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Music and Concerts

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Travel

Caves, waterfalls and Loretta Lynn’s Ranch: Three day trips from Nashville

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Home and Garden

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Recipes

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Fashion

South Elgin HS student designs Windy City Bulls uniform for team’s Hispanic Heritage Night

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Entertainment

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