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Friday, April 26
So in case you haven't heard, today is halfway to St. Patrick's Day. Many Irish pubs are having "Halfway To St. Pat's Specials" where you can get a real bargain on some good booze. A good starting point in the venerable KIPLog's Irishmap, though the Chicago Bar Project might have some places to go too. As if you didn't already have a Irish bar in your neighboorhood that's your favorite.