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Volunteer at Wooded Island

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Volunteer at Wooded Island.  When: 4th Saturday, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, Sept. 22, 2018 10AM-1PM Contact Jerry Levy at sjlevy@jeromelevylaw.com with questions. Where: 6401 S. Stony Island.  Enter Wooden Island through its southern entrance as all other access points … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Wooded Island

Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

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Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso.  The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE cultural programs year round in Daley Plaza under the Picasso. When: Performances begin @ 12 Noon (Schedule is subject to change). Where: Daley Civic Center, 50 W. Washington … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series

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Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Most events are in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level.  Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Always call to confirm or check the CPL website. … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series

Harold Washington Library: Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

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Harold Washington Library: free Business, Law and Money lecture series. 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. Always call or check the CPL website subject to … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library: Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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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 but from a pedestrian perspective it can be fun to watch the bridges go up. Every year in spring the bridges go up from the south to the north and then to the … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

Free fitness classes at Navy Pier

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Free fitness classes at Navy Pier. As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are offering free fitness classes most of the year. When: Every Tuesday June 5-August 28, 2018 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.. Subject to change without notice. Where: Navy Pier 700 E. Grand, Wave Wall Performance Platform.. … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes at Navy Pier

Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

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Here's the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry.  Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414 on free day.  All free museum days. CTA 10 bus Every year the CTA 10 bus begins service from Michigan Avenue to Museum of … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

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Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The University of Chicago's non-denominational Rockefeller Memorial Chapel offers free events throughout the academic year. Where:  5850 South Woodlawn Avenue, (773) 702-2100 When: Check schedule availability varies. Tower tours Tower tours begin at … [Read more...] about Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Guide to Chicago Beaches

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Guide to Chicago Beaches. Yeah! Chicago beach season commences Friday, May 25 through Monday, September 3, 2018.  The beaches are generally open from sunrise to 11PM.  Here are the highlights of all the beaches.  Check here for more details. Chicago has 26 miles of public beaches. … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago Beaches

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

2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

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2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen. 30 art galleries in Pilsen open their doors to the public. When: Second Friday of each month, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. FREE Where: Event Information and maps at 2003 S. Halsted. Meet the artists, have some wine and cheese and learn something about art. … [Read more...] about 2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling

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Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling. The Wicker Park-Bucktown Community is holds a series of community document shredding and electronics recycling events. When: The second Saturday of every other month, 10am-noon. Arrive early the truck has been known to fill up and they will turn … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling

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