Every bagpiper in the city must be employed over the weekend leading up to St. Patrick's Day, as the green beer flows and live music and dance enliven restaurants and bars across Chicago.
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"It's a Man's World," But the Lawless Sisters Have Found Success in the Restaurant Industry
Daniel HautzingerSisters Amy and Clodagh Lawless own and operate The Dearborn in the Loop, but previously chafed at the lack of recognition they received as women in the restaurant industry—and scions of an Irish restaurant family. “We’re always Billy Lawless’s daughter or Billy Lawless’s sister,” Clodagh says. “I’m like, ‘Excuse me.’”
The Fascinating Characters of Irish Chicago
Daniel HautzingerExplore some historic figures of Irish Chicago on this St. Patrick's Day. Beyond green beer and parades, there's a lot more to learn about.
