If you've lived here a while, you probably know all of this. But if you're new here, whether visiting or staying, here's some advice to help you manage #Chiberia. Because here's the thing: Chicago is the best-kept secret in the country. Although it's often dismissed as "flyover land", this city has … [Read more...] about The Chicago on the Cheap guide to surviving Chicago
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Free First Fridays at the Flat Iron Wicker Park
The Flat Iron Artists Association opens two floors of art displayed in artists studios in The Flat Iron Building on the first Friday of every month. Where: The Flat Iron Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee When: Every first Friday, 6 to 10 p.m., $5 donation is suggested. You … [Read more...] about Free First Fridays at the Flat Iron Wicker Park
Nursing mothers get free breast pumps
And they don't have to click a special link or enter a promo code. Under the Affordable Care Act (i.e., Obamacare), insurance companies now have to cover breast pump purchases. This is huge, because breast pumps are not cheap. Breastfeeding, however, is cheap for those mothers who can make it work, … [Read more...] about Nursing mothers get free breast pumps
Peoples Gas offers free energy-saving devices
Want something free that will save you money, too? If you are a People's Gas customer living in a single-family house, condo, town house, or two-flat, you may be eligible for the installation of a free faucet aerator, energy-efficient showerhead, pipe insulation, or programmable thermostat. To see … [Read more...] about Peoples Gas offers free energy-saving devices
