How Irish are some of Chicago’s Irish traditions?

How Irish are some of Chicago’s Irish traditions?
How Irish are some of Chicago’s Irish traditions?

How Irish are some of Chicago’s Irish traditions?

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In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, Afternoon Shift convenes an emerald-caliber panel: Ald. Ed Burke, a graduate of the now-shuttered Quigley Preparatory Seminary, and iBAM’s Josephine Craven join Rick Kogan for a look at local Irish culture, history and lore. And, Rick gets a surprise phone call from old friend Father John Cusick of Old Saint Pat’s. Photo: Wiki Commons