Chicago prepares for massive St. Patrick’s Day crowds with citywide safety plan

Name: Chicago prepares for massive St. Patrick’s Day crowds with citywide safety plan
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T22:24:52Z
Duration: 3 min 19 s
Description: Chicago Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood explains how the city plans to manage huge St. Patrick’s Day crowds—from police presence and violence interrupters to alcohol rules and potential hot spots.

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Chicago Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood explains how the city plans to manage huge St. Patrick’s Day crowds—from police presence and violence interrupters to alcohol rules and potential hot spots.