I don't usually do this here, but I figured I'd put the word out. I just bought a ticket to Chicago for the first half of spring break, to coincide with the big St. Patrick's Day celebration that happens there. You are formally (also informally, if you prefer) invited to join me. I haven't made specific plans yet, in terms of where to stay or anything, but if you want in, let me know in the next week or so as I start to book hotel rooms. If you've never been to the Chicago St. Pat's Day, it's the one where they dye the river green, have a big parade, and a lot of the city basically becomes a big outdoor pub. There's info for the official festivities here: http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com/
At any rate, if you don't have plans for spring break and drinking beer next to a green river sounds like a good time, drop me a line and buy yourself a plane ticket. Hooray for beer and green rivers!