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Green City Market every Wednesday

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Green City Market every Wednesday. The Green City outdoor market is open Every Wednesday May 8-October 30, 2019 7:00am–1:00pm Where: South end of Lincoln Park at the intersection of Clark & Lincoln (approximately 1817 N. Clark). Click here for a map of our Wednesday vendors. In addition … [Read more...] about Green City Market every Wednesday

Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday

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Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday When: Every Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm Free Admission. Where: 800 S. Desplaines from Polk to Taylor streets. There’s limited FREE parking on Desplaines from Harrison to Polk, and on Desplaines from Taylor to Roosevelt. The Maxwell Street Market is … [Read more...] about Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday

Bed Bath and Beyond at Grand and State is closing – 30-75% off

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Bed Bath and Beyond at Grand and State is closing - 30-75% off. Update 9/12/19: I stopped by the store today and everything is 30% off and select items are up to 75% off. It's pretty picked through but there may be some deals. When: Now through Nov 1 Where:  Bed Bath Beyond 530 N. … [Read more...] about Bed Bath and Beyond at Grand and State is closing – 30-75% off

Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week

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Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week. The downtown Chicago farmers markets are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and listed below. TUESDAY Federal Plaza When:  Every Tuesday, May 14–October 29, 2019, 7 am-2 pm Where:  Adams & Dearborn (230 S. - 50 W.) Museum of … [Read more...] about Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 7-8

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Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 7-8. If you're looking for gifts and merchandise that are unique and not mass-produced consider checking out the Renegade Craft Fair Chicago. When: Sat.-Sun Sept 7-8, 2019 11am — 7pm Where:Division St. between Damen Ave. & Ashland Ave. This Fair will be held … [Read more...] about Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 7-8

Free Fulton Market Expo

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Free Fulton Market Expo When:  May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7 & October 5, 9am-1pm (weather permitting). Where:  800 block of West Fulton Market (btwn. Peoria and Green Streets) The market runs the first Saturday of the month, May to October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will … [Read more...] about Free Fulton Market Expo

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Chicago Garage Sales

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Chicago Garage Sales. Looking for Chicago-area garage sales, moving sales, yard sales, and estate sales? Use our handy Chicago garage sale map! We've partnered with Gsalr.com to bring you a mobile-friendly, interactive map to make your bargain shopping easier and faster. Pinch, pan, or zoom to … [Read more...] about Chicago Garage Sales

Walmart car seat trade-in event

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Walmart car seat trade-in event Recycle a car seat from September 16-30, 2019 and get a $30 Walmart gift card for your baby's next car seat.  Car seats collected in this program will be recycled 100% by TerraCycle and each component will be diverted from the landfill. How to get your $30 gift … [Read more...] about Walmart car seat trade-in event

First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts. Downtown Hyde Park is celebrating First Thursdays through November, 2018. When: First Thursdays, May 2-November 7, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Hyde Park, select locations 53rd, 55th and 57th Street The monthly events feature shopping and dining discounts, music, … [Read more...] about First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

$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

Discount tickets Randolph Street Market

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Discount tickets Randolph Street Market.  COTC used to have discount tickets through Goldstar but those seem t have vanished. The Randolph Street Market Festival has over 75 vendors on 2.5 floors that offer a unique mix of antique, vintage and modern goods, vinyl records plus food and music.  … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Randolph Street Market

Green City Market every Saturday

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Green City Market every Saturday. Green City outdoor market is open Every Saturday May 4 through October 26, 2019, 7:00am–1:00pm. Where: South end of Lincoln Park at the intersection of Clark & Lincoln (approximately 1817 N. Clark). Click here for a map of our Saturday vendors. In … [Read more...] about Green City Market every Saturday

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