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Ebates Cash Back Plus $10 free. One way to save money is to earn cash back by shopping through online cash back shopping portals or in-store. I've tried them all in the past but most of the retailers I shop online aren't in any portals. The few that are offered minimal cash back and it was never … [Read more...] about Ebates Cash Back Plus $10 free

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 12:30pm–7:30 p.m. Regular General Admission: Adults: $16 with audio tours, Seniors (65+): $14 with audio tours, Students (13–22 with ID): $14 with audio tours, Free for children (age 12 … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago History Museum

Seated: Earn Gift Cards Dining Out plus $5 to sign up

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Earn Gift Cards Dining Out plus $5 to sign up.  What is Seated? Seated is an app that you use to make reservations at select restaurants. Each restaurants offers a reward of a percentage rebate per dine (2%-28%) that you  accumulate and then apply to receive gift cards such as Amazon, Starbucks, … [Read more...] about Seated: Earn Gift Cards Dining Out plus $5 to sign up

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

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. The deal is only visible if you "Like" … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA

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Attend a free live jazz concert every Tuesday on the Terrace at the MCA. When: Every Tuesday June 5–September 26, 2018 5:30PM-8:00PM Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, 312-280-2660.  In case of rain, the event takes place inside the MCA Café. Free Tuesdays at the … [Read more...] about Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA

Guide to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Guide to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where: 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents. The museums mission is to teach the importance of nature and science."At 73,000 square feet it's much smaller and more manageable than … [Read more...] about Guide to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

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Here's the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry.  Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414 on free day.  All free museum days. CTA 10 bus Every year the CTA 10 bus begins service from Michigan Avenue to Museum of … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Discount admission American Writers Museum

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Discount admission American Writers Museum Where: 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor (312) 702-7407. The excellent American Writer's Museum covers the history of writers in America and has interesting and interactive exhibits throughout. There is also a children's room. Hours of Operation: Monday … [Read more...] about Discount admission American Writers Museum

Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal

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Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal The Art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier Ferris have created a joint ticket deal. For $35 adults get General Admission to the Art Institute and a ride on the Ferris Wheel Deal. Navy Pier has also extended it's free trolley to run to the Art Institute of … [Read more...] about Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal

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

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