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With a pedigree that reaches back over 46 years, the Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest community-focused St. Patrick’s Day Parades outside of Dublin. This year’s parade marches on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. The parade runs through the Beverly neighborhood and starts at 103rd and […]

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It may still be frosty but Chicago continues to supply hot activities to enjoy in the city. The seventh annual Andersonville Restaurant Week runs from  March 15-29, 2026.  The event features 16 restaurants serving prix fixe deals.  The popular Andersonville neighborhood dining scene includes a diverse array of cuisines, including Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian, Spanish and […]

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This March, Baskin-Robbins is going bananas! The popular ice cream shop is the go-to place for banana lovers in March, thanks to its new flavor of the month – Banana Dulce de Leche – and weekly banana split special.  The new flavor is a gooey combination of banana custard and brown butter ice cream with […]

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are many diversified events, so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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More butter and syrup, please. Pancakes make everyone happy. And FREE pancakes make everyone really happy! For the 20th year, IHOP is celebrating its very own National Pancake Day on March 3, 2026.  Image: IHOP On March 3, 2026, IHOP will be flipping a FREE Short Stack of its World Famous Buttermilk Pancakes for diners at […]

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