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Not everyone celebrates 'alcoholiday'

By Amy F. ReiterMeg Thilmony
Saturday March 1, 2008

CAMPUS – As the sky grew dark over Campustown on Friday, the scene at Unofficial St. Patrick's Day grew louder and rowdier, with green-clad students filling the streets and spilling out of bars and restaurants.

Compared to previous Unofficials, though, "in general, I have to admit, it is less chaotic," Sgt. Bill Emery of the Illinois State Police said at about 8 p.m. Friday.

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