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2019 Free Chicago Museum Days
2019 Free Chicago Museum Days. Visiting museums can be very expensive. Thanks to the Illinois General Assembly many … [Read More...]
Discount admission SNL The Experience
Discount admission SNL The Experience Where: Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N State St, (312) … [Read More...]
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New Ritual $1 Food Festival Dining Deals
My favorite dining app, Ritual is expanding it's coverage area. What it Ritual Ritual is a consumer app and web … [Read More...]
Free Coco Fest Wicker Park Jan 21
Free Coco Fest Wicker Park Jan 21 When: MLK Day, Monday, January 21, 2019 COCO FEST & COMPETITION TIME: 10am - … [Read More...]
Free Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
Free Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival When: Saturday, January 26, 2019 12PM and 2PM. (first come, … [Read More...]
Free tour Newberry Library
Free tour Newberry Library Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. When: Tuesdays and … [Read More...]
How to find Unclaimed Money
How to find Unclaimed Money. If the government owes you money and you do not collect it, then it's unclaimed. This also … [Read More...]
Discount Spa Services at Pivot Point
Discount Spa Services at Pivot Point. Pivot Point is a beauty school that offers discount spa services performed by … [Read More...]
Home Depot free adult workshops
Home Depot free adult workshops. The Home Deport offers many free adult workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and … [Read More...]
Home Depot free kids workshops
Home Depot free kids workshops. If your kids are suffering from cabin fever The Home Deport offers free kids workshops … [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...]
Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day
Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day. Celebrate the Annual Polar Adventure Days and explore the outdoors at … [Read More...]
Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets
Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets. Here’s the schedules for the indoor farmers markets this winter. Some markets are … [Read More...]
Free Chicago Volunteer Expo
Free Chicago Volunteer Expo. Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do and it doesn't cost you much, … [Read More...]
Discount tickets to Fathom Events (sort of)
Discount tickets to Fathom Events What are Fathom Events? Fathom Events are special screenings at AMC, Cinemark and … [Read More...]
Chicago Restaurant Week: Dine for $24-$48
Chicago Restaurant Week: Dine for $24-$48. Chicago Restaurant Week returns on January 25 - February 7, 2019 with some … [Read More...]
Free events at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens
Free events at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens. When: Saturday January 19, 2019 12:00PM-4:00PM Where: Chicago … [Read More...]
Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden
Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events are … [Read More...]
Free films at Chicago Cultural Center
Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd … [Read More...]
Free Chicago Latino Film Festival Series
Free Chicago Latino Film Festival Series When: Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 23, February 6, 13, 20, 2019 … [Read More...]
Free AMC Black ticket, popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards
Free AMC Black ticket, popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards What is My Coke Rewards My Coke Rewards is a program where … [Read More...]
Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum
Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum. The Chicago History Museum is free for Illinois residents on MLK … [Read More...]
Adler Planetarium After Dark
Adler Planetarium After Dark. If you're looking for something different to do consider attending the next Adler After … [Read More...]
Free movies Harold Washington Library
Free movies Harold Washington Library As part of the Chicago Public Library's Art, Movies and Performances series the … [Read More...]
Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant
Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant. If you've always felt that an area of your neighborhood could use some trees … [Read More...]
Free Crocheting Classes at CPL
Free Crocheting Classes at CPL. If you've ever thought about learning how to crochet the Chicago Public Library is … [Read More...]
Chicago Theatre Week: Tickets $15 and $30
Chicago Theatre Week: Tickets $15 and $30. What is Chicago Theatre Week Chicago Theatre Week 2019 will take place … [Read More...]
Free exhibits at Newberry Library
Free exhibits at Newberry Library. The Newberry Library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some … [Read More...]
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist. Special theme nights with ice skating parties hosted by local Chicago … [Read More...]
The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier
The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier. As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are bringing in unique, interesting and free … [Read More...]
Navy Pier Chicago Deals
Navy Pier Chicago Deals. Something new - No coupons This is something new. In prior years you could pick up a coupon … [Read More...]
Handmade Market at Empty Bottle
Handmade Market at Empty Bottle connects the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and … [Read More...]
Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets
$15 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets. The CSO is offering $15 advanced purchase tickets for select … [Read More...]
Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets
Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets. The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony. All season … [Read More...]
Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free
Save money dining with the Ritual App Ritual allows you to skip the line, place to-go orders and there are never any … [Read More...]
$20 off Sam’s Club membership
$20 off Sam’s Club membership. If you've been thinking about getting a Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the … [Read More...]
Save money with Chase Offers
Save money with Chase Offers. Chase has a new discount program, Chase Offers, where register for offers, you shop with … [Read More...]
Save time Apply Online to Vote by Mail
Save time Apply Online to Vote by Mail. If you endured massive lines when voting early or on election day during the … [Read More...]
How to register to vote in Chicago
How to register to vote in Chicago. If you haven't registered to vote yet - no worries now is the time to do it before … [Read More...]
Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs
Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free … [Read More...]
What to watch on TV: The Interview Show
What to watch on TV: The Interview Show. It's back! It looks like more new episodes will be airing. In case you've … [Read More...]
Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago and Free Winter Weekdays
Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago and Free Winter Weekdays. As discussed in other posts certain Illinois Museums … [Read More...]
Free WBEZ Winter Block Party
Free WBEZ Winter Block Party When: Saturday, February 9, 2019 @ 12:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Metro, 3730 N. Clark … [Read More...]
Dunkin Donuts 100 points for enrolling in auto reload
Dunkin Donuts 100 points for enrolling in auto reload. Check your email for this deal. I enrolled through the link … [Read More...]
Save money on dining with Groupon Cash Back Deals
Save money on dining with Groupon Cash Back Deals. These cash back deals are called Groupon +. They are … [Read More...]
Join Spring Rewards: Get $50 free
Join Spring Rewards: Get $50 free. Any regular reader knows I'm a big fan of dining rewards programs. They allow you to … [Read More...]
Free art tour Harold Washington Library
Free art tour Harold Washington Library. The Art Tour focuses on the impressive collection of original artwork on … [Read More...]
Four Corners dining deal Get $5 free
Four Corners dining deal Get $10 free. 4C Dining, which is the restaurant group behind Porter Kitchen, Fremont, 20 … [Read More...]
Chicago on the Cheap is on Instagram
Chicago on the Cheap is on Instagram. Subscribe to the Chicago on the Cheap newsletter to get our the daily discounts, … [Read More...]
Save money at Amazon Go Stores
Save money at Amazon Go Stores. I stopped by the newest Amazon Go Stores located at 144 S. Clark at Adams and at … [Read More...]
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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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