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Volunteer to clean up a park on Earth Day. Every year on Earth Day Friends of the Parks (FOTP) and the Forest Preserve … [Read More...]
Lincoln Park Conservatory reopening Update
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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading … [Read More...]
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Visit Indiana Dunes National Park
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Visit Indiana Dunes State Park
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Camp at the Indiana Dunes
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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend
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How to get rid of junk mail
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A Day at the Races at Arlington Park
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$10 All-day Metra Pass available thru April
$10 All-day Metra Pass available thru April Metra's new $10 All-Day Pass will now be available thru April 30, … [Read More...]
Chicago Public Library reopening status
Chicago Public Library reopening status The Main library as well as two regional libraries and most branches have … [Read More...]
Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event
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Free Chicago area Earth Day events
Free Chicago area Earth Day events . Earth Day is April 24, 2021. The Forest Preserve District of Cook … [Read More...]
Save money at Spring Plant Sales
Save money at Spring Plant Sales Many public gardens and garden clubs hold plant sales each spring to raise funds for … [Read More...]
Free BACP Business Education webinars
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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 Tree Walks around Chicago Virtual
Free Tree Walks around Chicago. Treekeepers offers free tree walks around Chicago from time-to-time. Each walk is … [Read More...]
Target car seat trade-in event
Target car seat trade-in event. Recycle a car seat from 4/5-4/17/21 and get a coupon to save on a new seat, … [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...]
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
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Chicago area movie theaters reopening and deals Updated
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Free entrance to America’s National Parks
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Get One Month Free Trial! One Day University Now Helps You Get Smarter Year-round With New Online Format.
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Cinemark Oscar Movie Week 2021 $5-10
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Art on the Mart returns April 1
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Free recycling events by Chicago Ward
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Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs
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Free UIC Urban Forum
Free UIC Urban Forum When: Saturday, April 14, 2021 9:00am-12:00pm Where: University of Illinois Chicago … [Read More...]
Friends of the Parks: Free Lecture
Friends of the Parks: Free Lecture The annual Netsch Lecture's are going virtual for now. This … [Read More...]
Free Garden-to-Go kits from Lowe’s
Free Garden-to-Go kits from Lowe's Beginning April 8 Lowe's is launching a month-long "SpringFest" celebration … [Read More...]
Office Depot offering free Covid card lamination
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Staples offering free Covid card lamination Update
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Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois Updated
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What’s open in Chicago Updated
What's open in Chicago Updated The City of Chicago relaxed restrictions further March 25, 2021. These … [Read More...]
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago Updated
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Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof
Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof When: March 22-December 31, 2021. Where: See … [Read More...]
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Free movies Harold Washington Library
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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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