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Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

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Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston Where:  Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL  847-491-4000. Admission:  free When:  Regular Hours Tues., Sat., Sun. 10AM-5PM, Weds., Thurs., Fri. 10AM-8PM, Closed Mondays.  This museum closes … [Read more...] about Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

Guide to Chicago History Museum

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Guide to Chicago History Museum. Illinois residents free days COTC note 1/20/20:  The Chicago History Museum has changed their free days for 2020.  Most notably no free days in July and August Every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m excluding January 27, May 12, and Tuesdays in July and … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago History Museum

Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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Save money dining with the Ritual App I love Ritual.  It's my favorite food ordering app.  Ritual allows you to skip the line, place to-go orders and there are never any added fees or mark ups. I've been using it for over a year and Ritual prices match the in-store prices. The selection of … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

Save money with AMC Theatres Best-picture Showcases

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Save money with AMC Theatres Best-picture Showcases. If you haven't seen any of this years Best Picture nominees this may be the deal for you.  If you can find the time you can save around 30% off regular prices by taking advantage of the Best Picture Showcase. The email came on Jan 16 @ 9AM … [Read more...] about Save money with AMC Theatres Best-picture Showcases

$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

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

Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers Balance Rewards members age 55 and older a 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 … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

Visit museums free for free this weekend

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Visit museums free for free this weekend The first full weekend of the month is coming, and that means Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or … [Read more...] about Visit museums free for free this weekend

Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

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Discount admission Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: Limited time For a limited time get discount tickets to Brookfield Zoo. Admission for One Adult or Child/Senior to Brookfield Zoo (Up to 27% Off) As always read all the terms and … [Read more...] about Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

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Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday.  The deals vary by season. Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier isoffering deals Pier-wide on Tuesdays.  Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide offers at Pier Park, dining and retail establishments.  … [Read more...] about Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

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