Discount tickets to Windy City Smokeout When: July 8-11, 2021 Where: United Center Parking Lot The Windy City Smokeout is a four day BBQ and country music fest. This is the only discount I could find for this event. There are no discounts on the VIP packages just General … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Windy City Smokeout
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Discount Chicago Lakefront family-friendly cruises
Discount Chicago Lakefront family-friendly cruises When: Various dates and times. Where: Island Time located at Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) Enjoy a 75 minute cruise on the Chicago River. Get out and have some fun with the family. … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Lakefront family-friendly cruises
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago Anywhere
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago 6/3/21 Update: This post is no longer being updated. There are now appointments available anywhere including select City, County and State vaccination sites as well as Walgreens . Everyone 12 and older is eligible to be … [Read more...] about Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago Anywhere
Chicago Cinco de Mayo Deals
Chicago Cinco de Mayo Deals Happy Cinco de Mayo! It's a great time to get out after a long lockdown and enjoy a few margaritas. Since most restaurants are barely surviving there are few deals so I've just listed all the restaurants where you can get a good margarita. I would make a reservation as … [Read more...] about Chicago Cinco de Mayo Deals
Mother’s Day dining options Chicago
Mother's Day dining options Chicago. Mother's Day can be a rip off Mother's Day, like all other similar holidays, can be a big rip-off. If your Mother can't wait to go out another time then here are the best deals I could find and some money saving tips. Mother's Day in the time of … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day dining options Chicago
Green City Market West Loop every Saturday
Green City Market West Loop every Saturday When: Saturdays June 5-October 30, 2021, 8am–1pm All market dates and hours are subject to change. Where: Mary Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon St. Go to the link and read all the rules and procedures before heading out. Learn more and plan your … [Read more...] about Green City Market West Loop every Saturday
Free tax help for Chicago residents
Free tax help for Chicago residents IRS Filing and Payment Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020 - Updated Statement For tax year 2020, the filing deadline for Illinois income tax returns has been extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. For more information, see … [Read more...] about Free tax help for Chicago residents
A Day at the Races at Arlington Park
A Day at the Races at Arlington Park. Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 847-385-7500 Getting there Arlington Park is an easy train ride from downtown. Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line with a $10 weekend pass good for … [Read more...] about A Day at the Races at Arlington Park
Free Chicago area Earth Day events
Free Chicago area Earth Day events . Earth Day is April 24, 2021. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is hosting events April 13-25, 2021. Some events are virtual and some are in-person. Some require registration. See links below. All events are … [Read more...] about Free Chicago area Earth Day events
Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs
Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs I don't ordinarily publish too many suburban events because I know most City residents don't drive to the burbs to do things (just to visit family and friends) because there's enough to do in the City. However I've noticed an uptick in readers from the … [Read more...] about Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs
What’s open in Chicago Updated
What's open in Chicago Updated The City of Chicago relaxed restrictions further March 25, 2021. These restrictions are in place until further notice. The status of what is open is changing constantly. Many businesses have modified hours, have or will close either … [Read more...] about What’s open in Chicago Updated
Register for Chicago Park District Spring Programs
Register for Chicago Park District Spring Programs. Registration for Chicago Park District Spring Programs has opened. Hundreds of affordable classes The Chicago Park District offers hundreds of classes for all ages at extremely affordable prices and at a fraction of the cost of a gym … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District Spring Programs




















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