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St. Patrick’s Day events Chicago Updated

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St. Patrick's Day events Chicago. It's that time of year again for green rivers and green beer.  Day drinking and morning drinking. ***Update 3/12/19: Metra will be running extra trains Sat. and Sun. Metra recommends purchasing tickets prior to boarding this weekend. (Use the Ventra app). Also … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day events Chicago Updated

March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat’s Parade Updated

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March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat's Parade. ***Update March 15, 2019  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CHICAGO POLICE & PARADE ORGANIZERS PLAN A STEPPED UP SECURITY PROCESS ON PARADE DAY TO ENSURE A SAFE AND FAMILY- FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.   ENTRY TO THE PARADE ROUTE OPENS AT 9AM AND WILL ONLY … [Read more...] about March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat’s Parade Updated

Where to drink on St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago Updated

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Where to drink it up on St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. *** Updated March 15 Changes in RED below.  I should mention that people start queuing up early at most bars.  Also a few bars are a part of Spring Rewards.  You may be able to save some money.  Use my link and get $50 to spend. Read more … [Read more...] about Where to drink on St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago Updated

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Free or Cheap Kids Events Maggie Daley Park

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Free or Cheap Kids Events Maggie Daley Park Where: Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., (312) 552-3000 (Park ) (312) 742-3918 Fire and Ice When: Sat, Mar 09, 2019 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Come out for a unique ice skating experience with fire drumming, astronomy and fun … [Read more...] about Free or Cheap Kids Events Maggie Daley Park

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist.  Special theme nights with ice skating parties hosted by local Chicago DJs. Costumes encouraged. Where:  Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 55 N. Michigan When: Most Thursdays 6PM-8PM January 17: Totally Tubular (80s pop and rock … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist

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2-for-1 Steppenwolf tickets March 5-8

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2-for1 Steppenwolf tickets March 5-8.  Do312 and Goose Island are offering a code for 2-for1 Steppenwolf tickets March 5-8 when you RSVP.celebration of Goose Island Beer Company's 312 Day on March 12 RSVP here to receive the exclusive 2-for-1 ticket code to any performance of A Doll's House, Part … [Read more...] about 2-for-1 Steppenwolf tickets March 5-8

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Free High-Rise Dogs Workshop

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Free High-Rise Dogs Workshop When:  March 15, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Where: The Anti-Cruelty Society Education & Training Center, 169 W. Grand Avenue Space is limited – sign up today! Are you a dog owner? Do you live in a high rise in Chicago? If so, you know that living in a … [Read more...] about Free High-Rise Dogs Workshop

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Free Test Drive Lime Scooters March 2

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Free Test Drive Lime Scooters March 2 When: Saturday, March 2 from 10 AM - 6 PM Where: Lime Lounge Chicago 300 N LaSalle St Send RSVP (not required) You're invited to the Lime Lounge - Chicago Take the new award-winning Lime 3.0 scooters for a spin. The new scooter was built for safety and … [Read more...] about Free Test Drive Lime Scooters March 2

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Chicago Cultural Center Peace on Earth Film Festival

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Chicago Cultural Center Peace on Earth Film Festival. The Peace On Earth Film Festival explores the areas of nonviolence, tolerance and social justice through a series of short films. Where:  78 E. Washington St., G.A.R. Hall & Claudia Cassidy Theater, 312-744-6630. When:  Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Peace on Earth Film Festival

Watch Chiditarod Chicago

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Watch Chiditarod Chicago. This is an annual shopping cart race around Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village that collects food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the CHIditarod Foundation. When: Saturday, March 2, 2019, Starting horn 12:00PM, race begins 12:30PM Where: Start and finish … [Read more...] about Watch Chiditarod Chicago

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Where to vote in Chicago Municipal Election Polls are open 6AM-7PM

Where to vote in Chicago Municipal Election Polls are open 6AM-7PM As long as you are in line before 7PM you will still be able to vote. More info at Chicago Board of Elections. Find where you should vote.  You must vote in the precinct in which you live. Runoff Election will be April 2, 2019.  … [Read more...] about Where to vote in Chicago Municipal Election Polls are open 6AM-7PM

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Northerly Island $5 snow trekking

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Northerly Island $5 snow trekking When:   January 5, 12, 19, February 2, 9, 16, March 2, 2019 10AM-2PM. Where: Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., Call (312) 745-2910. Age Range: Any. Call to confirm. Event subject to change without notice. There must be at least three inches of … [Read more...] about Northerly Island $5 snow trekking

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