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Chicago is known for it's many St. Paddy's Day events as the city itself becomes green, so it may not come as a surprise to know that the city has the second highest Irish population in the nation. The tradition of an annual parade in the city began in 1843, with the event getting bigger and bigger -- until 1890. 

In this episode, host Jim Hanke explores what early celebrations looked like in the city, and how the annual tradition came to be canceled in 1890 with Dr. Gillian O’Brien, author of the book “Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago.” 

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Mentioned in the Episode: Dr. Gillian O'Brien | “Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago”

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Chicago is known for it's many St. Paddy's Day events as the city itself becomes green, so it may not come as a surprise to know that the city has the second highest Irish population in the nation. The tradition of an annual parade in the city began in 1843, with the event getting bigger and bigger -- until 1890. 
In this episode, host Jim Hanke explores what early celebrations looked like in the city, and how the annual tradition came to be canceled in 1890 with Dr. Gillian O’Brien, author of the book “Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago.” 
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Mentioned in the Episode: <a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/B/bo19966410.html">Dr. Gillian O'Brien</a> | <a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/B/bo19966410.html">“Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago”</a>
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Let's get Looped In, Chicago!

Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

Let's get Looped In, Chicago!
Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

Looped In: Chicago

Chicago is known for it's many St Paddy's Day events as the city itself becomes green, so it may not come as a surprise to know that the city has the 2nd highest Irish population in the nation. The tradition of an annual parade in the city began in 1843, with the event getting bigger and bigger -- until 1890.   In this episode, host Jim Hanke explores what early celebrations looked like in the city, and hears the true story by author Dr. Gillian O’Brien from her book, “Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago.”

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