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A Celebration of the Irish

It\'s almost St. Patrick\'s Day, and to commemorate the holiday, Richie is focusing this program on the Irish. Specifically, the Irish Immigrants who made Chicago what it is today.

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Chicago History: Chicago\'s Irish

Irish Immigrants first made an impact on Chicago with their work on the Illinois / Michigan canal. They helped build the city, and through politics, went on to run the city.