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The 2025 Chicago River dyeing for St. Patrick's Day, in Chicago on March 15, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

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The 2025 Chicago River dyeing for St. Patrick's Day, in Chicago on March 15, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

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A Chicago ‘high holiday,’ St. Patrick’s Day celebrated with green-dyed river and thousands for downtown parade

Gusty winds didn’t spoil the downtown Chicago St. Patrick's Day celebration, which including the traditional dyeing of the river and parade.

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Michael Shannon covers R.E.M.’s ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ at Metro in a homecomer of a concert

This actor can sing — his latest collaboration with guitarist Jason Narducy wraps up a...

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Review: Mary J. Blige’s voice at the United Center was in top form — so why the rush?

Maybe Mary J. Blige had a limousine parked outside waiting for her and running up...

Arts

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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

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

He wrote such memorable books as "The New Centurions" and “The Onion Field.” He died on Feb. 28 in Rancho Mirage, California.

Movies

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Today in History: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ released

On March 15, 1972, “The Godfather,” Francis Ford Coppola’s film based on the Mario Puzo novel and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York.

TV and Streaming

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‘Ted Lasso’ is coming back. Apple TV+ confirms Jason Sudeikis’ hit show will have a fourth season

Jason Sudeikis’ mustache is making a comeback. “Ted Lasso,” the dramedy about a fiercely optimistic American soccer coach in London, is set to return for a fourth season, Apple TV+ announced Friday.

Theater

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Steppenwolf Theatre hits 50: Its anniversary season will include ‘Amadeus’ and a new play by Tarell Alvin McCraney

Also announced for 2025-26, a return of Suzan-Lori Parks’ "Topdog/Underdog" and the Chicago premiere of the dark drama "Mr. Wolf."

Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Guide: Chicago restaurants and bars with St. Patrick’s Day specials

Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional food and hosting bashes with riverfront views and bottomless drinks.

Musician Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson, the principal flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is taking a one-year leave of absence from the orchestra after winning the same post at the Berlin Philharmonic.

Travel

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

There's more to Tennessee than Music City, where visitors come in droves. Here are ways to explore the lush surrounding countryside.

Home and Garden

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Some crops need a cool start

Before too long, it will be time to start planting vegetables.

Recipes

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The Kitchn: The ridiculously simple 15-minute dinner I make at least once a week

As much as I love a double-digit-step recipe with more ingredients than I can count on my two hands (looking at you, Beef Wellington), that’s not realistic for every night (let alone weekly!). Sometimes you just need a simple recipe...

Fashion

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

Bryanna Sánchez, a South Elgin High School senior, designed the basketball uniform that will be worn by the Windy City Bulls on March 21, Hispanic Heritage Night.

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Gene Hackman arrives at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2003 with his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

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Gene Hackman’s will leaves full fortune to late wife, doesn’t mention his kids

Gene Hackman made no mention in his will of his three children, opting instead to leave his entire $80 million fortune to his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who died days before her Oscar-winning husband.

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