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Free Small Business Expo

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Free Small Business Expo.  If you're thinking about starting a business (everyone should have a side hustle as a way to help build wealth ) consider attending this free expo for great info on how to get started. When:  Thursday, May 24, 2018,  9:00 am - 5:00 pm Where:  UIC Forum, Main Hall,  … [Read more...] about Free Small Business Expo

Free event at Chicago French Market

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Free event at Chicago French Market: When: Saturday April 21, 2018 11AM-2PM.  Register to be eligible for discounts. Where:  Chicago French Market, Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine, 131 N. Clinton, between Randolph and Washington, 312-575-0306. The Chicago French Market has a unique … [Read more...] about Free event at Chicago French Market

Free events at 1871

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Free events at 1871 Where: 1871, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1212 The 1871 incubator offers free events monthly. How to Become a Food Blogger When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 time6:00 PM - 8:00 PM RSVP Are you an aspiring food blogger and want to learn more? 1871 is bringing … [Read more...] about Free events at 1871

Free Walmart Wellness Day

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Free Walmart Wellness Day. Walmart will be having a free wellness day including some free health screenings and swag on Saturday, April 21, 2018 10 am – 2 pm. Participating stores in Illinois will be offering: Blood pressure screening Blood glucose screening Body mass index (BMI) … [Read more...] about Free Walmart Wellness Day

Free Día del Niño Family Festival

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Free Día del Niño Family Festival. When:  Saturday, April 21, 2018, 10:00AM-3:00PM Where:   National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street 312-738-1503 The National Museum of Mexican Art is hosting the Annual Día del Niño Costume Caminata and Family Festival, a celebration children and … [Read more...] about Free Día del Niño Family Festival

Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures

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Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures. Landmarks Illinois sponsors a series of free lectures Preservation Snapshots throughout the year. All events take place at the Auditorium Building, Roosevelt University’s Congress Lounge, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor unless indicated. FLWRIGHT: PROTECTION … [Read more...] about Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures

Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show

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Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flo wer Show Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, Show House, 312-746-5100 When: February 10 - May 13, 2018 Daily Hours: 9 am – 5 pm and Wednesdays: 9 am – 8 pm. Admission free. Donations requested. Free parking is located just south of … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show

Free events Newberry Library

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Free events Newberry Library. Following are multiple lectures and events at the Newberry. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Open to the Public. All events are free and registration is required. Click on link for each event. The Newberry ground floor is under … [Read more...] about Free events Newberry Library

Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event

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Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event When: Sat., April 21, 2018, 9am-12pm Where: 1254 N. State Parkway, (Corner of State and Goethe) Start getting your recycling ready Northsiders. A rare recycling event is coming up. This takes place in the Parking Lot located at 1254 N. State … [Read more...] about Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event

Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

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Harold Washington Library: Free Lectures. Mayor Harold Washington Through the Lens: His Life and Legacy on Film, The 2018 Mayor Harold Washington Commemorative Program When: Monday, April 16, 2018 (6:00PM – 8:00PM) Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

Free events The 606 Chicago

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Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is offers free things to do for all ages spring, summer and fall. For The Love of Stars When: Fri, Apr 20 2018 · 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Friday, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, 2018 7:30 pm - … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

Near North Library Free movie screening

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Near North Library Free movie screening. Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation.       Film Screening: Bound For Glory Saturday, April 14, 2018 (2:00PM – 4:00PM) In Bound for … [Read more...] about Near North Library Free movie screening

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