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Chicago Parks open

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Chicago Parks open The following remain closed: all playgrounds, all pools, some spray features, beaches and all other areas & facilities east of Lake Shore Drive except for the Lakefront Trail and golf courses.  100+ spray features are open now.  Go here to view a list of … [Read more...] about Chicago Parks open

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How to register to vote in Chicago

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How to register to vote in Chicago.  If you haven't registered to vote yet - no worries now is the time to do it.  Not sure if you're registered? Check here.  Don't wait for Early Voting or Election Day to register. The election is November 3, 2020 and it will probably be an insane … [Read more...] about How to register to vote in Chicago

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Free Civic Orchestra virtual concert

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Free Civic Orchestra virtual concert The Civic Orchestra of Chicago has prepared an historic “virtual concert” of newly recorded content. Audiences around the world can access the Civic Orchestra of Chicago 100th Anniversary Virtual Concert online at the Civic Orchestra's Facebook and on the … [Read more...] about Free Civic Orchestra virtual concert

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Where to vote in Chicago Polls are open 6AM-7PM Read this before you go to vote.

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Where to vote in Chicago Polls are open 6AM-7PM Read this before you go to vote. As you may have heard over 170 polling places are not available because the residential buildings where they were to be held have refused to allow people in.  This means that you may not have a polling place. Usually … [Read more...] about Where to vote in Chicago Polls are open 6AM-7PM Read this before you go to vote.

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Earn $230 as a Chicago Election Judge The City needs you!

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Earn $230 as a Chicago Election Judge COTC 3/13/20:  As you may have read in the media 10% of all Election Judges, many who are senior citizens, are resigning.   So what will happen is on election day there may be long lines because polling places will be short staffed. Please consider becoming an … [Read more...] about Earn $230 as a Chicago Election Judge The City needs you!

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Budlong Hot Chicken Deal

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Budlong Hot Chicken Deal When:  This month Download the new Budlong Chicken app and get a free order of chicken sliders (2 per order) $5 value. Check here for more dining deals around Chicago LOCATION & HOURS THE LOOP River North - 831 N Sedgwick St Revival Food Hall - 125 … [Read more...] about Budlong Hot Chicken Deal

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Discount tickets to DePaul Opera Theatre

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Discount tickets to DePaul Opera Theatre When:  Sunday, March 15, 2020 2:00pm.  This opera is probably 3 1/2 hours including an intermission. Where:  Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E Balbo Drive Classic Opera "The Marriage of Figaro" $10-15 Discount tickets to DePaul Opera Theatre Enjoy a … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to DePaul Opera Theatre

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Free SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players performance

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Free SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players performance. When:  Thursday, March 19, 2020 7–8:30pm (doors open at 6pm) Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Claudia Cassidy Theater.  Admission: free Presenting live radio re-creations of classics from the Golden Age of Radio.  A one … [Read more...] about Free SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players performance

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Free events Chicago Cultural Center

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Free events Chicago Cultural Center When: Sunday, March 15, April 19, May 17, 2020 2–4:30pm Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Randolph, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 1st floor Dance Studio f/Then is an open studio series that brings Chicago-based Honey Pot Performance into conversation with … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Cultural Center

St. Patrick’s Day Chicago bar crawls, parties, and booze cruise deals

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St. Patrick's Day Chicago bar crawls, parties, and booze cruise deals. It’s that time of year again for green rivers and green beer.  Day drinking and morning drinking.  Following are all the deals I could find.  As always read all the terms and conditions before purchasing any deal. St. Patrick's … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Chicago bar crawls, parties, and booze cruise deals

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