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50% off admission Chicago History Museum

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50% off admission Chicago History Museum Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 The DealFor a limited time there's a Groupon for 50% off admission. The Chicago History Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday from 2:00pm–9:00 p.m. Check out this Guide to the Chicago History Museum. The … [Read more...] about 50% off admission Chicago History Museum

Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale

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Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale. When: December 5-8, 2019 Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm,  Sun 10am-5pm Where:  Merchandise Mart, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th Floor If you're looking for some unique gifts for yourself, your home or someone else you should … [Read more...] about Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale

Millennium Park Art Market Nov 22-24

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Millennium Park Art Market When:  Friday and Saturday, November 22–23, 2019 11am–7pm; Sunday, November 24, 11am–5pm Where: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph, Chase Promenade North Start your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind items, including jewelry, fashion, painting, sculpture, prints, … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Art Market Nov 22-24

Guide to Chicago History Museum

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Guide to Chicago History Museum. The Chicago History Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday from 2:00pm–9:00 p.m. Regular General Admission: Adults: $19, Seniors (65+): $17, Students (13–22 with ID): $17, Illinois Resident Children under 18 are FREE. Non-Illinois Resident Children 12 … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago History Museum

MSI After Hours

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MSI After Hours When: May-Dec 2019 from 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 South Lake Shore Drive. Admission is $30. Tickets include free parking, a complimentary drink, light bites and access to exhibits.. A cash bar will also be available. The MSI offers an after hours … [Read more...] about MSI After Hours

Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers customers age 55 and older a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise in-store.  If you are shopping online make sure your birthday is entered into your Walgreens account and then use the Promo code … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

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Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries. All theater ticket deals List of  all ways to get Chicago Theater Ticket Deals and Discounts. Current Broadway in Chicago Rush Ticket Deals What are Rush Tickets? Broadway in Chicago (BIC)  is a theatrical production company that presents shows at … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago has long been a leading center of research in ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The museum is small (72,000 square feet) and admission is free. Groups of 10 or more should … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

$20 off Sam’s Club membership

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$20 off Sam’s Club membership. If you've been thinking about getting a Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the time. This is a great way to try it out and see the savings for yourself. A membership normally costs $45. Now for a limited time sign up through my link (thank you in advance) and … [Read more...] about $20 off Sam’s Club membership

Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th. On the 25th of each month, beginning at 12:01AM CST until 11:59 p.m. CST BIC offers $25 tickets for usually one show only. You will end up purchasing the tickets through Ticketmaster so additional ticketing fess apply. Not available in December. The deal is … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

50% off mezzanine tickets at the Goodman Theatre

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50% off mezzanine tickets at the Goodman Theatre. The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn Street. The Goodman Theatre offers the first eight rows of remaining mezzanine seats the day of a performance for 50% off.  Go to "Special discounts".  I've sat in these seats and they are fine.  … [Read more...] about 50% off mezzanine tickets at the Goodman Theatre

Target Circle Loyalty Program

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Target Circle Loyalty Program Target has been testing a free loyalty program, Target Circle, in other cities and now the program is going nationwide on October 6, 2019,  This new loyalty program is available to everyone and is free to join. If you are a REDcard holder, have a Target.com or … [Read more...] about Target Circle Loyalty Program

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