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Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital

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Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital.  Car seats aren't cheap, but they are necessary. They keep kids safe, and that's a good thing. To make it easier for more people to have the right-size car seats, Stroger Hospital sells infant, convertible, and booster seats for $30 to $40 each. The … [Read more...] about Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital

Check out Chicago 311 free services

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The City of Chicago offers a get FREE resource available to all residents - 311. The next time you need something done on your street or in your neighborhood check 311 first and see if you can get it done for free. You can call 311 (If 3-1-1 doesn't work from your cell phone dial 312.744.5000), … [Read more...] about Check out Chicago 311 free services

Maximize Q1 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

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Maximize Q1 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back. If you have a regular Chase Freedom credit card (not Freedom Unlimited) you may be aware of the 5% cash back quarterly bonuses for spend up to $1,500. Q1 January 1-March 31, 2019 categories are: Gas Stations, Drugstores and Tolls. Register now for 5% … [Read more...] about Maximize Q1 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

Recycle your old refrigerator for cash

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Recycle your old refrigerator for cash. It's back: ComEd is again picking up old refrigerators and freezers and will give you cash back. Read about all other ComEd rebates here. Fridge & Freezer Recycling ​​​​​​Old refrigerators and freezers can consume as much as four times more energy … [Read more...] about Recycle your old refrigerator for cash

Discount spa treatments at Tricoci University

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Discount spa treatments at Tricoci University. What is Tricoci University Tricoci University is the training school for cosmetology and beauty services for students who will eventually work at Mario Tricoci Salons throughout the Chicago area.  Students learn facials, waxing, hair care and other … [Read more...] about Discount spa treatments at Tricoci University

Get free neighborhood info from your Alderman’s Office

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Get free neighborhood info from your Alderman's Office. Lately people have been asking me where they can get neighborhood info about things like street closures, building projects, etc. now that DNAinfo is gone. I always recommend signing up for your Alderman's newsletter. Following is contact info … [Read more...] about Get free neighborhood info from your Alderman’s Office

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$10 free from Instacart

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$10 free from Instacart. I only order from Instacart when they send me offers like Spend $35 at Whole Foods Get $20 off plus free delivery.  If you have an emergency or want to order something you can use my link and get $10 off an order of at least $10.  If you use my link I also get $10.  Thank … [Read more...] about $10 free from Instacart

How to save money at Bed Bath and Beyond

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How to save money at Bed Bath and Beyond. I'm not a big Bed Bath and Beyond shopper. I still look through their  rebate offers for deals every month (see below), I'll go through their online clearance items periodically and when I'm near a store I'll pop in and go through their clearance … [Read more...] about How to save money at Bed Bath and Beyond

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What you need to know about energy-saving light bulbs

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What you need to know about energy-saving light bulbs. Several months ago I discovered that I was down to my last old-fashioned incandescent 60-watt light bulb. The day of reckoning had arrived.  I was finally going to have to figure out the new energy-saving light bulbs. When I originally wrote … [Read more...] about What you need to know about energy-saving light bulbs

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Save money with ComEd Smart Meter

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Save money with ComEd Smart Meter. If you've had your Smart Meter installed you can sign up for notifications and receive emails from your Smart Meter. My meter emails me weekly with information on my energy use for a prior 7 day period. If you're not sure if you have one login to your account. … [Read more...] about Save money with ComEd Smart Meter

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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

Hours of free fun tracking Chicago crime

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Hours of free fun tracking Chicago crime.  If you're like me and concerned about the increase in crime in your area (and that the mainstream media doesn't always report) check out this crime database from the Chicago Police Department. Find crime in your area - Hours of fun! The CPD publishes … [Read more...] about Hours of free fun tracking Chicago crime

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