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Palatine St. Patrick’s Day Parade king and queen Jason Stallard and Gina Elstrom ride in a convertible on Saturday.

Thousands enjoy St. Patrick’s parades in Palatine, St. Charles

St. Patrick's Day parades took place throughout the suburbs Saturday, though due to fickle weather morning parades had sunshine, while snow flurries fell during ones that took place in the afternoon.

Plans are taking shape for future growth of Schaumburg's entertainment district, both for phase 1 that Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is anchoring, as well as future phases to the north.

All gas, no brakes for Schaumburg entertainment district development after Andretti Karting opens

While Tuesday’s opening of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was an economic development victory itself, it might also hit the accelerator on future phases of the entertainment district it now anchors.

King George (voiced by Bobby Moynihan), left, is more than happy to help Mabel (voiced by Piper Curda) with her cause in “Hoppers.”

‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as ‘Reminders of Him’ overperforms

Pixar’s “Hoppers” held onto the top slot at the box office, bouncing back with $28.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Colleen Hoover’s “Reminders of Him” added to the author’s successful streak at the box office.

Clara’s in Woodridge is celebrating its 39th anniversary by offering a special three-course menu for $19.87.

Dining out: Throwback pricing at Clara’s, Giordano’s Italian beef pizza and more

Clara’s in Woodridge is offering throwback pricing from 1987, Giordano’s and Buona have teamed up again on the Italian beef pizza, and Fat Rosie’s is serving up specials for spring.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have hit back at the author of a new book on Britain’s royal family.

Prince Harry and Meghan slam author of new book on royals for ‘deranged conspiracy’

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have hit back at the author of a new book on Britain’s royal family, describing his writing as “deranged conspiracy and melodrama.”

The Greggory’s signature corned beef bites will be joined on the menu by a full-size sandwich and Guinness stew for St. Patrick’s Day.

Raise a (green) glass: St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have begun at suburban bars and restaurants

Make it a long weekend of corned beef, Irish dancing and green beer at restaurants throughout the suburbs as they pregame for St. Patrick’s Day events on Tuesday.

McDonald's Big Arch burger debuted last week in the United States.

McDonald’s new Big Arch burger puts the Big Mac on notice

The Big Arch is a burger for its times, which is not to say it’s THE burger for its times. This burger is here to deliver a message, and it’s not subtle: Meat and cheese are back, baby, and McDonald’s is not afraid to serve up two steaming quarter-pound patties encased in three gooey layers of white cheddar.