American , who make up 12 percent of Chicago population , prepare to celebrate . A political-roast host hopes for a call from President Emerald Isle . Obama ancestors are remembered coast to coast , even in the desert . When Mary Moriarty and her husband , a retired New York police officer , moved to the `` valley of the sun , '' she was n't sure what to expect . Traditional step dancing hits U.S. before the river turns green .
American , who make up 12 percent of Chicago population , prepare to celebrate . A political-roast host hopes for a call from President Emerald Isle . Obama ancestors are remembered coast to coast , even in the desert . Traditional step dancing hits U.S. before the river turns green .