High wind warning now an advisory for Chicago area
A little rain and snow usher in the cold air tonight and early Sunday morning after Friday's high of 79.
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A little rain and snow usher in the cold air tonight and early Sunday morning after Friday's high of 79.
The risk of severe thunderstorms will increase Friday night with an enhanced threat southwest of Chicago between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., bringing winds of over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes.
The Trinity Irish Dance Academy is celebrating St. Patrick's Day by performing for students and staff at schools all weekend long.
A high wind warning is in effect until noon on Saturday, with gusts that could top 60 miles per hour. Chicago Office of Emergency Management says it's monitoring conditions.
The three annual parades are held the weekend before St. Patrick's Day. The Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade downtown is held on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, and the South Side Irish Parade in the Beverly/Morgan Park community is held on the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day.
At the start of this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, a classic celebration of Irish dance is about to return to Chicago. To get ready, entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has more on how you can learn the steps to Riverdance all on your own.
Cara Walsh was crowned this year's queen during a contest Sunday afternoon at the Local 130 Plumbers Hall.
It's the largest community-based parade on St. Patrick's Day outside of Ireland.
It's the largest community-based parade on St. Patrick's Day outside of Ireland.
This weekend is the group's busiest time of year. The dancers, all ages 4 to 18, will be giving nine performances on Sunday. The locations can be found on their website. Visit
The South Side Irish Parade kicks off in the Beverly neighborhood on Sunday afternoon in addition to the bars and pubs celebrating the holiday.
May want to grab a heavier coat today as things get chilly.
When Chicago gets the proverbial green light to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the city unites in green.
Having St. Patrick's Day fall on Sunday makes for big business for the entire weekend – though on Sunday, forecasts have much colder temperatures in store.
It's that time of a year when a sea of people wearing green stand and wait for the Main Branch of the Chicago River to match their outfits. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Warm temperatures were good news for people checking out the river, or waiting to get inside the bars. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
On Friday night, the city was already all lit up in green – and the bars were packed.
Plenty of people raised glasses at Irish pubs throughout Chicago Friday night to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
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This marks the 69th year of the dyeing of the Chicago River. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown will follow Saturday, and the South Side Irish Parade in Beverly is coming up Sunday.
From the Chicago River dyeing to parades and bar crawls, there are all sorts of events and festivities going on this weekend for Saint Patrick’s Day.
The South Side Irish Parade steps off on Sunday, March 17.
CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman got to experience some of the fun.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman got to experience some of the fun.
You can find the Shannon Rovers performing around the Chicago area on Friday night and through the weekend.
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