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The history behind Chicago's most famous St. Patrick's Day celebration
CNN 10
Mar 17, 2026

Today on CNN10: We'll learn why the city of Chicago dyes it's most famous river bright green each March, and how the famous tradition started. Then, we'll get an update on the ongoing partial federal government shutdown, and the impact it's having on air travel across the country. Plus, we'll see how an online community is helping find homes for pets throughout the Middle East whose families were forced to flee conflict in the region. All this and more on today's CNN10!