The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations.Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and erupted in cheers as members ...

One special tradition in the Illinois city is the dyeing of the Chicago River bright green, the colour of Saint Patrick. The first dyeing of the river happened in 1962. The dye itself is not ...

The practice of dyeing the Chicago River green began in 1962, but its roots lie in a less festive endeavor. In the 1960s, city workers used green dye to trace illegal sewage discharges into the river.

If you’re heading to the city for the big event ... and the idea was born to dye the river green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Each year, the Journeyman Plumbers Local 130 heads out on ...

They sent a statement that said, The City has assisted in dying the Hillsborough River green as part of the annual River O’Green Fest since its inception more than a decade ago. The dye used for ...

According to city officials, the river dyeing is slated ... and the idea was born to dye the river green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Each year, the Journeyman Plumbers Local 130 heads out ...

Chicago Dyes Its River Bright Green as It Opens St. Patrick's Day Celebrations CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick's Day ...

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St ... Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from boats, carrying on a tradition ...