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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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U-Pick Farms around Chicago

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U-Pick Farms around Chicago. It's that time of year again. Growing up we would, at least once a year, drive out to farms and pick berries, pumpkins and apples if our apple tree wasn't producing that year. It was fun to run around in the fields and be helpful. And I'm sure it was economical because … [Read more...] about U-Pick Farms around Chicago

Whole Foods reduces prices on 3,000 items

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Whole Foods reduces prices on 3,000 items. Whole Foods announced that they are reducing prices on 3,000 items store-wide.  I love Whole Foods.  They carry a few items I can't find elsewhere and I love their prepared foods.  Although mostly I just buy items that are on sale like I do at all … [Read more...] about Whole Foods reduces prices on 3,000 items

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13 Unique Places to Shop in Downtown Chicago

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13 Unique Places to Shop in Downtown Chicago. The following stores are unique to Chicago and offer interesting and high quality new and used merchandise that you can't find in standard chain stores. Loop Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shops, 111 S. Michigan, 312-443-3583.  Art and … [Read more...] about 13 Unique Places to Shop in Downtown Chicago

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Beauty Product Deals at Bravco Beauty Center

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Beauty Product Deals at Bravco Beauty Center Where: 43 E. Oak, (312) 943-4305. What is Bravco? Bravco is a small store packed to the rafters with great deals on hair care and other beauty products many of which are only sold exclusively at salons.  They've been around for decades.  It's so … [Read more...] about Beauty Product Deals at Bravco Beauty Center

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Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan

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Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan.  If you're there at lunch time Monday - Friday dine at Fooda and get $2 off. Get a mall coupon booklet When you enter the mall on the right side is the concierge desk. Collect the shoppers guide. It contains a map and store listing but also offers discounts at … [Read more...] about Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan

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Get free food from Jewel

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Get free food from Jewel. You can get a free food item from Jewel every Saturday, although the offers are hit-or-miss, as most of the offerings are processed food and beverage items. Free MyMixx Saturday Morning Sampler Every Saturday, Jewel offers a digital coupon for a FREE product, which you … [Read more...] about Get free food from Jewel

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After Hours on Chicago Avenue

After Hours on Chicago Avenue. Head west for celebratory drinks and special offerings at participating independent businesses. When:  Every 3rd Friday all summer. 6-9pm. June 16, July 21, Aug 18, 2017. Where:  Chicago Avenue between Paulina (1700 W) and Hoyne (2100 W) A great way to explore … [Read more...] about After Hours on Chicago Avenue

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Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards Savings

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Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards. I posted about the amazing savings with Spring Rewards here and Shopper Rewards at Shops at North Bridge here. Now I've discovered that the same deal is available at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. I'm not a big fan of outlet malls, because I'm … [Read more...] about Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards Savings

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Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont

Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. The following review was written by my predecessor in August 2014.  I have nothing to add except: In addition to being to be able to get to this mall without a car (see below) from the same CTA stop you can also catch the FREE … [Read more...] about Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont

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