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Peoples Gas rebates for energy-efficient appliances

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Peoples Gas rebates for energy-efficient appliances. Owners of single-family homes, two-flats and individually-metered condos, apartments and townhomes can get rebates on a wide range of energy-saving improvements to their homes. The program offers HVAC, water heater and weatherization … [Read more...] about Peoples Gas rebates for energy-efficient appliances

North Shore Gas rebates for energy-efficient appliances

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North Shore Gas rebates for energy-efficient appliances. Owners of single-family homes, two-flats and individually-metered condos, apartments and townhomes can get rebates on a wide range of energy-saving improvements to their homes. The program offers HVAC, water heater and weatherization … [Read more...] about North Shore Gas rebates for energy-efficient appliances

Rebate for new smart thermostat

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ComEd announced a program to get 1 million "smart" thermostats into homes in Northern Illinois by 2020. The utility is offering $100 off coupon on Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell thermostats.  The program is a joint partnership with ComEd, Peoples Gas, Nicor and  North Shore Gas. What are Smart … [Read more...] about Rebate for new smart thermostat

CUB guide to combat robocalls

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CUB guide to combat robocalls.  CUB (Citizens Utility Board) has released its first-ever guide to combat robocalls.  I disconnected my landline years ago when I switched to cable internet but for the last year I had it all I ever received were robocalls.  I basically turned the ringer off and never … [Read more...] about CUB guide to combat robocalls

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Discount tickets Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago

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Discount tickets Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago. The Steppenwolf Theatre offers two ways to attend performances at a 50% discount or more: Day of Tickets 20 for $20 tickets Twenty tickets are available for subscription shows for $20 on the day of the performance at 11am (Tue-Sat) and 1pm (Sun), by … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago

Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers customers age 55 and older a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise in-store.  If you are shopping online make sure your birthday is entered into your Walgreens account and then use the Promo code … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair

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Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair. If you've been thinking about getting rid of some good quality books why not donate them to the Newberry Library.   Used books are worth almost nothing these days and aren't worth the time to sell online. All donations are sold at the annual Book Fair and … [Read more...] about Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair

Earn $450 as a Chicago Election Coordinator

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Earn $450 as a Chicago Election Coordinator. The next elections are: February 26, 2019 Municipal Election and April 2, 2019 Run off Election About Election Coordinators and Judges There is a shortage of Election Judges and Election Coordinators for the upcoming election(s). The shortage is … [Read more...] about Earn $450 as a Chicago Election Coordinator

How to find Unclaimed Money

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How to find Unclaimed Money. If the government owes you money and you do not collect it, then it's unclaimed. This also applies to banks, credit unions, pensions, insurance companies and other sources. The following information explains where to look for unclaimed money and how you can avoid scams … [Read more...] about How to find Unclaimed Money

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Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant

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Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant. If you've always felt that an area of your neighborhood could use some trees this may be a great solution to improve your neighborhood for free, to spend time with your neighbors and be the neighborhood hero. Openlands Openlands is one of the oldest … [Read more...] about Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant

Chicago on the Cheap is on Instagram

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23 ways to deal with your post-holiday financial hangover

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23 ways to deal with your post-holiday financial hangover. Now that the holidays are over many people are starting the New Year saddled with an overwhelming financial hangover of bills and debt.  How do you deal with it?  While it might be easier to just make the minimum payments, that’s not a good … [Read more...] about 23 ways to deal with your post-holiday financial hangover

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