Discount CTA Passes. Since the L is semi-deserted and bus ridership is still down the CTA, as part of the Chicago’s “Open Chicago” initiative, is offering reduced pricing on three unlimited-ride passes from Memorial Day through Labor Day Thanksgiving (November 25) 2021. This is … [Read more...] about Discount CTA Passes
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Rent an RV for your next vacation
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Rent an RV for your next vacation. Are you planning your fall vacation but don't want to fly? Or are you planning to stay close to home but don't want to be crammed in a car for hours? Your solution: Rent an RV. An RV eliminates the need for crowded airports and airplanes, hotels, … [Read more...] about Rent an RV for your next vacation
How to save money at CVS
How to save money at CVSThe same rules apply at CVS that apply to all shopping. Shop when the price is right and never run out of anything! The best way to do this is to keep a price book (#24). CVS has some great deals when you find a sale and then utilize the following techniques to save … [Read more...] about How to save money at CVS
Save Money with Target Circle
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Save Money with Target Circle. Target Circle is the new name for Target Cartwheel. The only difference is that Target Circle offers 1% cashback on most purchases. Every week I look through Circle in the Target app to see if there are any deal(s) for things I need and then when I'm … [Read more...] about Save Money with Target Circle
Free recycling events by Chicago Ward
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Free recycling events by Chicago Ward. Following are all the recycling events in 2021 that I could find by Ward. Find your Ward. Free paper shredding events, often called Community Shred Days or Shred-A-Thons, are usually scheduled from March through November across the City. … [Read more...] about Free recycling events by Chicago Ward
Free compost from MWRD
Free compost from MWRD Pick up free compost The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) offers free compost for pick up. Bring your own buckets, bags and shovels to pick up free compost at six water reclamation plants. Click on links below (.pdf) for compost locations and time … [Read more...] about Free compost from MWRD
Free trees from MWRD
Free trees from MWRD The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Restore the Canopy program offers FREE Black, Pin, Red and White Oak saplings. Click here for a brochure on the program and how to plant and care for your sapling. Visit the following water reclamation plants (WRPs) every … [Read more...] about Free trees from MWRD
Downtown Chicago farmers markets
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Downtown Chicago farmers markets. Go to the links and read all the rules and procedures for your farmers market before heading out. Daley Plaza When: Thursdays, May 27–September 30, 7am–2pm Where: Washington & Dearborn Downtown Chicago farmers markets - South Loop Farmers … [Read more...] about Downtown Chicago farmers markets
Where to recycle everything in Chicago
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Where to recycle everything in Chicago. Here's how to get rid of all the packaging and detritus from the holidays. Here's a Cheat Sheet I found and thought I'd share (it's a .pdf). Good luck. This is also helpful if you're new to the area, having a big clear out or are thinking about … [Read more...] about Where to recycle everything in Chicago
Free City of Chicago chemical and computer recycling
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Free City of Chicago chemical and computer recycling The City is restarting it's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling program. Have a clear out of your cupboards, closets, storage space and garage. Then dispose of your household chemicals responsibly and recycle your old computers and … [Read more...] about Free City of Chicago chemical and computer recycling
Northside Chicago Farmers Markets
Northside Chicago Farmer's Markets. Go to the links and read all the rules and procedures for your farmers market before heading out. Andersonville Farmers Market, Catalpa Avenue between Clark Street and Ashland Avenue. Wednesdays, May 12-October 20, 2021 3-7PM Edgewater Farmers … [Read more...] about Northside Chicago Farmers Markets
Target offering free one-year subscription to Food Network Kitchen
Target offering free one-year subscription to Food Network Kitchen If you're a fan of the Food Network you've probably googled a recipe or a video and found that you don't have access because it's behind their paywall. Now here's an opportunity to get access to all of their premium content … [Read more...] about Target offering free one-year subscription to Food Network Kitchen
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