Chicago is known for dyeing the Chicago River green every year for St. Patrick’s Day, but this year’s plan took a shocking turn when city officials announced they’d be using “Green Bay Packers Green” instead. As expected, this outrageous move sparked immediate backlash—and now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is stepping in.
When Chicago officials revealed their decision, Bears fans lost their minds. The idea of their city being splashed with Packers colors felt like an insult to their franchise.
“This is Chicago, not Wisconsin! Turning our river Packers green? That’s treason!” one furious Bears fan tweeted.
The outrage wasn’t just from the fans—local businesses, bars, and even former Bears players called the decision a complete disgrace.
Before the city could go through with the plan, the EPA jumped in, citing environmental concerns. Officials stated that the specific shade of green (coincidentally resembling the Packers’ team colors) contained chemicals that could disrupt aquatic life.
“We cannot allow the Chicago River to become a toxic symbol of poor decision-making,” an EPA representative said.
Many believe the EPA was just looking for a legal excuse to stop this football-fueled disaster.
As expected, Packers fans loved the idea and mocked the outrage coming from Chicago.
“Bears fans are mad because it’s the closest they’ll ever get to a championship color in their city!” one Green Bay fan joked.
Some Packers supporters even offered to fund the project themselves, turning this into another chapter of the heated NFC North rivalry.
With the EPA involved, it looks like Chicago’s Packers-themed river dream is dead. The city will likely go back to using its traditional green dye, much to the relief of Bears fans everywhere.
Still, this stunt will never be forgotten—and neither will the humiliation of nearly seeing Green Bay Packers colors flooding through Chicago’s heart.
