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Something for everyone at Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival in Chicago (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:06:13 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

It's a holiday weekend and you don't want to travel. Where can you go for a wide variety of great entertainment, unlimited free carnival rides, kids entertainment, free parking, athletic exhibitions, theatre, dance and animal exhibitions for one low admission price. Throw in shopping, food and refreshments and you have Gaelic Park Irish Festival on Memorial Day Weekend May 24-27. It all takes place nearby at 6119 W. 147th Street, Oak Forest.

Senator Dick Durbin addresses May Day Rally for immigration reform in Chicago (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:48:03 PDT

By: BREANDÁN G. MAGEE

Senator Durbin took to the stage Wednesday May 1, standing alongside Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform Chairman Billy Lawless, for a May Day rally in downtown Chicago that saw thousands take to the streets to demand an end to deportations and immigration reform now.

In one day, 20 shot in Chicago - Officials blame the weather, we blame the officials (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:48:27 PDT

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Political rivals Paul Ryan and Luis Gutierrez show their support for immigration reform in Chicago (IrishCentral)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:43:05 PDT

By: BREANDÁN G. MAGEE

History was made at the City Club of Chicago on Monday, April 22 as two rival congressmen, one a conservative Republican and the other a liberal Democrat, shared a stage not once but twice to confirm their commitment to comprehensive immigration reform. The Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform led by Chairman Billy Lawless greeted both legislators and thanked them for their leadership on this issue.

Three years after Chicago baseball bat attack Nastasha McShane’s case gets September start date - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:29:56 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A trial date for Heriberto Viramontes and Marcy Cruz, charged with the attack of County Armagh native Natasha McShane and her friend Stacy Jurich, has been set for September 9.

Kelsey Grammer as "Boss" comes back on Blu-Ray to portray politics in Chicago (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:02:46 PDT

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DNA row delays Chicago trial over attack of Irish student Natasha McShane (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:38:33 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A dispute over DNA on a baseball bat allegedly used in the brutal attack of Irish student Natasha McShane in Chicago, is delaying the criminal trial of those accused of her attempted murder.

Chicago congressman in disfavor with Obama contender for Ambassador to Ireland? Rep. Dan Lipinski discussed widely as favorites fail vetting process (IrishCentral)

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:17:36 PDT

Congressman Dan LipinskiCould Congressman Dan Lipinski of Illinois be appointed Ambassador to Ireland? While on the surface it appears unlikely, it was Lipinski’s name that was most on the lips of Washington insiders at the St Patrick’s bash in the White House last weekThe Lipinski boomlet was fueled by speculation that several likely candidates had failed the stringent background checks and had dropped out One, a former Irish American politician was said to have been among the favorites READ MORE

Ireland's National Asset Management Agency looks to recoup $92 million on failed Chicago Spire (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:45:54 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Ireland's National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) the agency created by the Irish government to address the serious problems which arose in Ireland’s banking sector, has reportedly hired the Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. to seek buyers for the $93 million debt on the failed Chicago Spire development.

Crackdown on rowdy behavior at Chicago South Side Parade approved (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:45:57 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A proposal by a Southwest Side alderman could help to prevent a return of the rampant drinking and rowdy behavior at Chicago's South Side Irish Parade.

Chicago theater company uses Natasha McShane’s brutal attack to highlight violence in the city (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:14:14 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A new theatrical production in Chicago has taken inspiration from the brutal attack on Irish student Natasha McShane.

NRA’s Wayne LaPierre singles out violent Chicago and calls for 1,000 federal agents to patrol its streets (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:46:23 PST

Boston contests Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day HQ title – but have they forgotten about New York? (IrishCentral)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:12:06 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Last week the ShamROCK Chicago Council told IrishCentral they were petitioning to have the Windy City named as the United States’ headquarters for all St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Now Boston have protested their petition. However, you have to wonder have both these great American cities forgotten about New York City?

Chicago launches petition to name city as official headquarters for St Patrick’s Day in US (IrishCentral)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:11:19 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

A new initiative, ShamROCK Chicago 2013, has launched a petition to have the Windy City officially dubbed “the” United States headquarters for St. Patrick’s Day.

Chicago Daley family among frontrunners for new U.S. Ambassador to Ireland (IrishCentral)

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:24:46 PST

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley is among the frontrunners for Ambassador to Ireland, according to Democratic Party sources.

Chicago shows support fine Irish fiddler for Maurice Lennon (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:01:02 PST

Fiddle player Maurice LennonIn Chicago last Sunday, a massive benefit was held at the community-oriented Irish American Heritage Center on the North Side of town to aid an Irish musician who has made the Windy City his home in recent years Maurice Lennon from Rossiniver, Co Leitrim, the son of fiddler Ben Lennon and nephew of musician and composer Charlie Lennon, is one of Ireland’s finest fiddlers who at 17 was the youngest ever to win the senior All-Ireland championship He was also a founding member of Stockton’s Wing, performing alongside Kieran and Michael Hanrahan, Paul Roche and Tommy Hayes in that trail-blazing outfit very popular in the eighties READ MORE

Betsy the Tractor visits Yonkers after 2,297 milles from LA to Chicago (IrishCentral)

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:15:56 PDT

By Brendan Charles On Sunday, October 21, the Kerry Hall in Yonkers, New York hosted a charitable fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society The event, coordinated by Kerryman Kevin Curran and his team of drivers and mechanics, coincided with Betsy the Tractor’s recent tour of AmericaCurran, whose wife died from breast cancer, hoped that the tractor’s vintage appearance would inspire nostalgia among the local Irish community“Make a few [dollars] for the cancer association, that’s what all this is about,” said Curran READ MORE

Mid-Atlantic region dominates female North American Irish Dancing Championships in Chicago (IrishCentral)

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:31:42 PDT

Girls under 17B awards podium with Sarah Oldam from Peter Smith SchoolDefending 2012 North American Irish Dancing ChampionPhoto: Ciara McGovernThe 2012 North American Irish Dancing Championships concluded Saturday evening with awards for three of the largest age groups 'solo competitions Starting Monday, July 2nd, teachers from the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America gathered for its annual convention which was followed by five long days of solo and team championship events More than 3,000 competitors vied for or defended North American titles in 30 individual and 14 team eventsBridget Albrades, 2012 North American Champion Girls under 10BPhoto: Mulvihill-Lynch School of Irish Dance NYSolo dancers from seven Mid-Atlantic Region Irish dance schools clinched the girls' championship for their age group, including defending champions Fiona Dargan, Sarah Oldam, Melanie Valdes and Gabriella Wood READ MORE

4th of July patriotism in Chicago for North American Irish Dancing Championships PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:30:43 PDT

Farrell Granath from Pender-Keady Academyof Irish Dance in Connecticutproudly wears her Irish dancing costume which honors America!Irish dancers from Canada, Mexico and across the United States of America broke out the red, white and blue today to celebrate America's birthday alongside the 2012 North American Irish Dancing Championships With costumes trending toward sparkles and sequins, the annual North American World Qualifying competition is an ideal time to showcase the United States of America's flag featuresSean Patrick Dwyer and family ready for the Boys under 9 competitionThe Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America hosts the event which takes place every year over the 4th of July holiday, and this year the venue is smack in the middle of the United States in Chicago, Illinois READ MORE

North American Irish Dance Championships Kick Off in Chicago Tuesday (IrishCentral)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:00:39 PDT

Julie and Caitlin Radcliffe, sisters from McTeggart Irish Dance in Colorado,at the 2012 North American Irish Dancing Championships in Chicago MondayPhoto: Feis America LLCThe Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America is hosting the 2012 North American Irish Dancing Championships in Chicago, Illinois July 2 through July 7th This highly-competitive event is one of only two qualifying events for the World Irish Dancing Championships scheduled for Boston in 2013Julie Showalter, TCRG, ADCRG, of the World Academy of Irish Dance, is a co-chair of the 2012 North American Irish Dancing Championships READ MORE