Mom gets to enjoy free Lawrence's Shrimp and Fish for Mother's Day after son wins contest

"My mom was born and raised in Chicago and is cultishly loyal to Lawrence’s fried shrimp. She now lives in Utah, where good seafood is hard to come by," wrote Hank Hansen in the essay that beat out 600 others.

Potential flower shortage ahead of Mother's Day

We have seen one shortage after another, and the latest is hitting the flower industry right before Mother's Day.

Northbrook cancels July 4 parade, fireworks show to be determined

The village of Northbrook is making modifications to its annual Independence Day activities because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Easter Sunday: Stores open and closed

Some of the nation's largest retailers will be shutting their doors on April 4 in order to observe the Easter holiday.

Juneteenth could soon become a state holiday in Illinois

Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford is pushing to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Illinois.

White House fountains dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, dancers line up at Irish embassy

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the White House featured a display of green water in the fountains on the north and south lawns. Meanwhile, Irish dancers lined up to perform in front of Ireland’s embassy to mark the holiday.

Wear green, get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme has a tempting offer on this St. Patrick’s Day that will save you some dough.

Chicagoans celebrating St. Patrick's Day early, while bar owners watch for overcrowding

The warm temps and surprise dyeing of the Chicago River had hundreds snapping selfies and enjoying the great green sight on Saturday. After that, many people were hitting the bars.

BACP officials ready to crack down on overcrowded St. Patrick's Day parties
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BACP Commissioner Rosa Escareno talks about what the city is doing to make sure COVID restrictions are being followed during this weekend's festivities.

City plans to strictly enforce COVID restrictions on St. Patrick's Day

While bars will be open again this year, it will not be a free for all. The city is warning that it plans to strictly enforce COVID restrictions.

Chicago's top doctor urges Chicagoans to avoid St. Patrick's Day parties
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CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the state of COVID-19 in Chicago and stresses caution with St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend.