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Chicago Holiday Gift Card Deals

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Chicago Holiday Gift Card Deals. 'Tis the Season to Buy Gift Cards! This is a work in progress. As the deals come in I'll keep updating this post. Any item marked Confirmed are available now. Once a year gift card bonuses Every year during the holidays many businesses offer gift card bonuses.  … [Read more...] about Chicago Holiday Gift Card Deals

2019 Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

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2019 Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival When:  Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 4PM-8PM Free events. Sat. Nov. 23, 2019, 11:00AM-7:00PM. Parade 5:30-7:00PM, Fireworks 6:55PM Retailers open until 9PM. Where: Oak Street and Michigan Avenue to the Chicago River (Wacker Drive). Other Holiday … [Read more...] about 2019 Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

2019 Free Chicago Museum Days

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2019 Free Chicago Museum Days. Visiting museums can be very expensive.  Thanks to the Illinois General Assembly many museums are mandated by law to offer Illinois residents up to 52 free museum days each year.  Some museums are free year round.  Others offer free evenings.  A valid ID is required … [Read more...] about 2019 Free Chicago Museum Days

Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago. Chicago is home to some world famous comedy clubs.  From FREE to 50% OFF here's some ticket deals we've found: Fresh Humor: "Comedians You Should Know"  at Timothy O'Toole's, Chicago "She the People": All-Female Comedy Revue at UP Comedy Club, Chicago "Booze … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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