Get in the spirit with Forest Park's Casket Races

Forest Park's 11th annual Casket Races return Saturday morning. The races begin at 11 a.m. with a parade beginning a half an hour prior. Teams decorate their casket and dress up before racing it though the streets. The suburb apparently has 50:1 residents residing underground to above, sparking the tradition.

Forest Park hosts 27th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Today is the kick off to Chicagoland St. Patrick's day celebrations with the Forest Park annual parade. The event begins at 1 p.m. on Madison Street. Mayor Rory Hoskins joins Good Day Chicago with everything you need to know about the festivities.