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Maggie Daley Park open

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Maggie Daley Park open.  Maggie Daley Park is reopening in phases.  Always check your park location before heading out as situations can change. Where:  Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph 312-742-3918 info@maggiedaleypark.com When: Now through May 31, 2021 (Phased … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park open

Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk

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Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk.  The Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful stroll and a nice way to travel from A to B (weather permitting).  Dining options are limited so you'll have to spend more in order to enjoy the fantastic views.  Given that we only have a few … [Read more...] about Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk

Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago Updated

Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago All of the following information is subject to change.  4/29/2021 Update:  There have been appointments available over the last week to ten days at the City, County, State vaccination sites as well as Walgreens .  Limited walk-ins are … [Read more...] about Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago Updated

Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois Updated

Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois All of the following information is subject to change.   4/29/2021 Update:  There have been appointments available over the last week to ten days at the City, County, State vaccination sites as well as Walgreens .  Everyone in … [Read more...] about Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois Updated

Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures

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Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. VIRTUAL EVENTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED Most events are in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level.  Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Always call … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition. The bridge lift schedule is tentative due to Covid.  Bridge lifts are subject to boat traffic Chicago is a city of bridges.  For residents it can be quite irksome when a bridge goes up just as you're trying to walk or drive over it … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

Free CPL Business, Law and Money lectures

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Free CPL Business, Law and Money lectures The Chicago Public Library's FREE Business, Law and Money lecture series continues with the following events: Where:Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Event subject to cancellation and/or location change. Always call … [Read more...] about Free CPL Business, Law and Money lectures

Lincoln Park Conservatory reopening Update

Lincoln Park Conservatory reopening Where:  Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, 312-742-7736 When: Effective Friday, April 16, 2021 hours 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with last admission at 2:00 pm. then weekly Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM -3:00 PM.  Volunteers and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory reopening Update

Office Depot offering free Covid card lamination Update

Office Depot offering free Covid card lamination The CDC Covid cards are the only way to prove you've received a COVID vaccine.  Since it will have to last for who knows how long it would probably be a good idea to take advantage of this deal.  Most people I know who are vaccinated have … [Read more...] about Office Depot offering free Covid card lamination Update

Staples offering free Covid card lamination Update

Staples offering free Covid card lamination. The CDC Covid cards are the only way to prove you've received a COVID vaccine.  Since it will have to last for who knows how long it would probably be a good idea to take advantage of this deal.  Most people I know who are vaccinated have … [Read more...] about Staples offering free Covid card lamination Update

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