Where to sled in the Chicago area As we all know Chicago is pretty flat. I do remember sledding on "Mount Trashmore" a closed garbage dump, officially known as James Park, located at Dodge Avenue and Mulford Street in Evanston. Another location was Flick Park in Glenview. If you have a … [Read more...] about Where to sled in the Chicago area
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Chicago Museums reopening Updated
Chicago Museums reopening The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, January 18, 2021. These restrictions are in place until further notice. For the most up to date restrictions check here. We moved from Tier 3 to Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations … [Read more...] about Chicago Museums reopening Updated
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store
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Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store Chicago is the home of the only Urban Outfitters Surplus Store in the country. Every day, Urban Outfitters store managers pull unsold merchandise off the floor, put it in a box, and send it to 2352 N. Clark Street (between Belden and … [Read more...] about Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store
Chicago events status
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Chicago events status. Following is the current status of all events we cover. It seems like more events are being planned such as Theatre Week, Chicago Auto Show and the Chinatown New Years Parade, all in February. Check back. This will be updated. Most events are … [Read more...] about Chicago events status
Free Covid testing Chicago
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Free Covid testing Chicago. The City of Chicago operates testing sites and partners with community-based organizations to operate mobile testing sites deployed throughout Chicago each week. Please review the scheduled hours of operation. All tests at City testing sites are offered at … [Read more...] about Free Covid testing Chicago
What’s open in Chicago Update
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What's open in Chicago Update The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, January 18, 2021. These restrictions are in place until further notice. For the most up to date restrictions check here. The status of what is open is changing … [Read more...] about What’s open in Chicago Update
When will I get my stimulus check
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When will I get my stimulus check The latest economic stimulus package has passed and includes a one-time cash payment of up to $600 to many Americans with Social Security numbers. The stimulus checks are one-time payments from the government to help US citizens. They are … [Read more...] about When will I get my stimulus check
Help for Chicago area furloughed workers
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Help for Chicago area furloughed workers. Want more tips about how to cope at home? Sign up for our free daily newsletter. Cash relief programsCash Assistance Grants For Restaurant Workers Apply for 2021 Individual Artists Program Grants: Deadline December 1 Cash, SNAP (Food Stamps) & Medical … [Read more...] about Help for Chicago area furloughed workers
Where to find a job in Chicago
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Where to find a job in Chicago Updated. Employers are looking for workers in Chicago and around the metropolitan area. Think outside the box and look for work in areas outside your area of expertise. Consider commuting. These jobs won't be around forever. As things … [Read more...] about Where to find a job in Chicago
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
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2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. Covid status: 1/18/2021 Museums are able to open to the public with limited capacity, social distancing and mask requirements. Currently the Field Museum, Pritzker Military Museum, and Shedd Aquarium have reopened. The Art Institute of Chicago and … [Read more...] about 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
Discount admission Brookfield Zoo
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Discount admission Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: Limited time Brookfield Zoo will temporarily close to the public January 1-February 28, 2021, with plans to reopen to the public on March 1, within state restrictions. For a limited … [Read more...] about Discount admission Brookfield Zoo
Where to dine outside in Chicago
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Where to dine outside in Chicago I've only dined at one restaurant since mid-March and that was in June. Since then I've picked up takeaway but that's it. So I can't attest to the safety conditions of the following. And now that it was snowing yesterday I'm not sure what will be … [Read more...] about Where to dine outside in Chicago
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