Everything is green.
That’s not commentary on the weather (yet), but a walk downtown shows the city is ready to lose its collective crap for St. Patrick’s Day.
Before you go for a walk (You totally should.), catch up on everything that happened in Chicago this week with our RedEye Rundown.
Now go dig out your shorts.
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No. 1: CINDERELLA SUCKS
It’s been a while since we’ve seen movie critic Matt Pais get so worked up about a film such that HE WRITES IN ALL CAPS. So yeah, needless to say, he didn’t care much for the ‘Cinderella’ reboot.
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No. 2: Just say no to selfie sticks
Selfie sticks are being banned in more and more places, and a Chicago museum is the first place in the city to nix them.
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No. 3: Runoff drama
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Recent attack ads from Rahm Emanuel have been criticized for going too far as the city’s mayoral runoff election continues. But are they necessary? A recent Tribune poll finds Rahm’s got a decent lead.
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No. 4: Illinois March sadness
Ugh. Illinois basketball is hard to watch, no matter for what team you root. Our guy Bag Boy breaks it down.
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No. 5: St. Patrick’s Day gas
Why does St. Pat’s get such a bad rap when it comes to gas? Cabbage, for one. But there’s also more science behind why stomach troubles are so common during (and after) the holiday.