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Chicago Museums reopening Updated
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Black History Month events in Chicago
Black History Month events in Chicago. All events are virtual this year. Register via the links and get an email … [Read More...]
Free online tour DuSable Museum of African American History
Free online tour DuSable Museum of African American History. Check out an online exhibit and 169 other items from the … [Read More...]
Where to hike in Cook County Illinois
Where to hike in Cook County Illinois. There are so many places to hike in Illinois that I had to break out the … [Read More...]
Where to sled in the Chicago area
Where to sled in the Chicago area As we all know Chicago is pretty flat. I do remember sledding on "Mount … [Read More...]
How to track Chicago snow plows
How to track Chicago snow plows We haven't had much snow in the last couple years so I never published … [Read More...]
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective … [Read More...]
Where to hike in Chicago
Where to hike in Chicago, There are many place to hike in and around Chicago. Trail access may change due to … [Read More...]
Chicago and suburban indoor dining returns
Chicago and suburban indoor dining returns The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective … [Read More...]
Chicago area movie theaters reopening
Chicago area movie theaters reopening The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, … [Read More...]
Save Money on Movie Tickets
Save Money on Movie Tickets. If you love going to the movies then you know that tickets have never been more … [Read More...]
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago … [Read More...]
Chicago Museums reopening Updated
Chicago Museums reopening The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, January 18, … [Read More...]
Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes
Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes Who is eligible If you’re a Chicago Public Library (CPL) cardholder and an … [Read More...]
Free nature online Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Free nature online Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Sign up for daily emails and get a new science class. We're … [Read More...]
Free virtual museum tours
Free virtual museum tours. The following museums are offering virtual tours. Some tours are better than … [Read More...]
Free Museum of Contemporary Photography digital exhibitions
Free Museum of Contemporary Photography digital exhibitions Free Museum of Contemporary Photography digital … [Read More...]
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store Chicago is the home of the only Urban Outfitters Surplus … [Read More...]
Free Hallmark greeting card every month
Free Hallmark greeting card every month Hallmark Gold Crown wants to encourage us to send greeting cards with its Just … [Read More...]
Free yoga Garfield Park Conservatory Virtual
Free yoga Garfield Park Conservatory Virtual Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, 312-746-5100 … [Read More...]
Free Chinese New Year events Chicago
Free Chinese New Year events Chicago. Chinese New Year falls on February 12, 2021 (Year of the Ox, 4719). Chicago … [Read More...]
How to buy Girl Scout Cookies
How to buy Girl Scout Cookies It's time of year again. Since many people still aren't going to the office I … [Read More...]
Chicago events status
Chicago events status. Following is the current status of all events we cover. It seems like more events are … [Read More...]
Where to Ice Skate in Chicago
Where to Ice Skate in Chicago. Chicago has a quite a number of places to ice skate which can be free if you bring … [Read More...]
Free Covid testing Chicago
Free Covid testing Chicago. The City of Chicago operates testing sites and partners with community-based … [Read More...]
Harold Washington Library Free Lectures Virtual
Harold Washington Library Free Lectures Virtual Where: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) … [Read More...]
Free CTA art tour
Free CTA art tour Usually we're all rushing in and out of CTA stations but if you have the time stop and take a look … [Read More...]
How to listen to free Chicago Police Scanner app
How to listen to free Chicago Police Scanner app As crime increases in the downtown area I recommend the use of a … [Read More...]
Chicago History Museum free online exhibits
Chicago History Museum free online exhibits Check out these free online exhibits. They're a interesting and … [Read More...]
Pritzker Military Library: Free military history lectures online
Pritzker Military Library: Free military history lectures online The Pritzker Military Museum and Library hosts … [Read More...]
Chicago Public Library Covid status
Chicago Public Library Covid status The Main library as well as two regional libraries and most branches have reopened … [Read More...]
Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum Virtual
Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum Virtual. Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark … [Read More...]
Free tax help for Chicago residents
Free tax help for Chicago residents Every year there is free tax help available at the Chicago Public Library. … [Read More...]
Dunkin’ Free Coffee Mondays
Dunkin’ Free Coffee Mondays DD Perks Members check your app for this offer: Happy New Year — and happy … [Read More...]
Enjoy free donut every Friday at Dunkin’
Enjoy free donut every Friday at Dunkin’ Now for a limited time, DD Perks members in Chicago can get one FREE donut** … [Read More...]
What’s open in Chicago Update
What's open in Chicago Update The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, January … [Read More...]
Discount tickets for online entertainment
Discount tickets for online entertainment Tired of watching tv, cable, streaming, movies? Seen every episode of … [Read More...]
Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free
Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free. Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free Each day, a different encore … [Read More...]
What to watch on TV: Great Performances
What to watch on TV: Great Performances. GREAT PERFORMANCES is the longest-running performing arts anthology on … [Read More...]
The Lurie Garden: four season splendor
The Lurie Garden: four season splendor. Consider taking a walk through the Lurie Garden. It's located within … [Read More...]
Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets
Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets. Green City Market: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago; … [Read More...]
Explore Cook County Forest Preserves
Explore Cook County Forest Preserves. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with more than 69,000-acres, is the … [Read More...]
Explore Cook County Forest Preserve Nature Centers
Explore Cook County Forest Preserve Nature Centers. The Cook County Forest Preserves (CCFP) have six nature centers … [Read More...]
Free exhibit American Writer’s Museum
Free exhibit American Writer's Museum Where: 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor (312) 702-7407. Online The … [Read More...]
Free BACP Business Education webinars
Free BACP Business Education webinars . Register here. Thursday, 1/21 Webinar at 2:00 PM Navigating the Tier Two … [Read More...]
Free Mulch from City of Chicago
Free Mulch from City of Chicago. The Bureau of Forestry of the Department of Streets & Sanitation offers free … [Read More...]
Maximize Q1 2021 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back
Maximize Q1 2020 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back. If you have a regular Chase Freedom credit card (not Freedom Unlimited) you … [Read More...]
Senior Savings Day at Walgreens
Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers Balance Rewards/myWalgreens … [Read More...]
Visit museums free for free some weekend or Not!
Visit museums free for free some weekend or Not! The first full weekend of every month Bank of America customers can … [Read More...]
Half-Price Tickets
Get ticket discounts of up to 50% (sometimes more) on Chicago's hottest musicals, comedies, concerts, talks, and more. See the half-price ticket deals.
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Find out what"s happening in Chicago this week and what you can do that's inexpensive or free. See our list of things that are Free or Cheap this Week.
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