12 Mar 2021
There are reportedly no plans to dye the Chicago River green this year for St. Patrick’s Day, a spokesperson for the Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 told NBC Chicago on Friday.
“The union said it does plan to live stream a parade from an undisclosed location beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, however. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the festivities ‘from the safety and comfort of your homes, ” the outlet reported.
In February, city officials announced both St. Patrick’s Day parades were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“We are working with organizers and communities to identify ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a safe manner that aligns with ongoing public health guidance,” the mayor’s office explained.
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2020 Secretary of State Jesse White’s spokesperson Dave Druker just called to say all Statehouse tours have been canceled. This includes the traditional school trips to the state capital. Tour guides won’t be laid off, he said.
Druker said the office has “put a hold on lobbying days, association gatherings, rallies.” He said they’re reaching out to lobbyists to ask them to ask their clients to limit or even eliminate their gatherings.
“We’re not closing the building,” Druker said. “I want to stress that. It’s large groups we want to limit.”
Druker said has office has consulted IDPH and the General Assembly and they’re both “comfortable with this.”