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Hours of free fun with the new 311 app

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Hours of free fun with the new 311 app. Recently I was waiting for a bus on Michigan Avenue at Pearson and a car came screaming by and hit a puddle in a giant pothole in front of the bus stop. In slow motion, while I was saying "Oh noooooo!", I was sprayed by a wave of filthy water from about my … [Read more...] about Hours of free fun with the new 311 app

Hours of free fun tracking Chicago crime

Hours of free fun tracking Chicago crime. If you're like me and concerned about the increase in crime in your area (and that the mainstream media doesn't always report) check out this crime database from the Chicago Police Department. Find crime in your area - Hours of fun! The CPD publishes … [Read more...] about Hours of free fun tracking Chicago crime

Surprise deals from Redbox

During the month of October, Redbox is running a new Carve Out a Deal promotion that will get you surprise discounts on movie and video game rentals. To get the discounts, text “DEALS” to 727272. Each week, Redbox will text you up to two mobile scratch cards that will reveal a promo code for a … [Read more...] about Surprise deals from Redbox

Discounts at Cinemark every Tuesday

If you're a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays. Cinemark offers its weekly Discount Day every Tuesday at participating locations. Ticket prices range from $1 to $5.75, depending on the location. (There is an upcharge for 3-D films.) The offer is not valid for new movies on … [Read more...] about Discounts at Cinemark every Tuesday

Prepay for $10 haircuts at Cost Cutters

Trimming your grooming costs is always good. For a limited time, get a haircut for just $10 at Cost Cutters — when you prepay for four at a time, for a total of $40. With school starting, this might be a wise investment for parents since it can get your son or daughter a cut now for back-to-school … [Read more...] about Prepay for $10 haircuts at Cost Cutters