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Review Sable at Navy Pier

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Review The Sable at Navy Pier This is post nine of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  Link to other hotel reviews are below.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some … [Read more...] about Review Sable at Navy Pier

Review Thompson Chicago

Review Thompson Chicago This is post seven of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some accumulated free nights. Pretty much everything … [Read more...] about Review Thompson Chicago

Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile

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Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile This is post five of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  Link to other hotel reviews are below.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some … [Read more...] about Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile

Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago

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Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago This is post four of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  Link to other hotel reviews are below.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some … [Read more...] about Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Review The Gwen Chicago

Review The Gwen Chicago This is post three of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some accumulated free nights. Pretty much everything … [Read more...] about Review The Gwen Chicago

Review Intercontinental Chicago Mag Mile

Review Intercontinental Chicago Mag Mile This is the first of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some accumulated free nights. Pretty … [Read more...] about Review Intercontinental Chicago Mag Mile

How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver’s license UPDATED

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How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver's license COTC Update 12/10/19:  Due to the federally mandated REAL ID program, wait times at Driver Services facilities have increased. Please be patient and be aware that the DMV may need to suspend certain services, including drive tests, to ensure that they … [Read more...] about How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver’s license UPDATED

Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families

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Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families. Every Kid in a Park The “Every Kid in a Park” program is designed to offer all 4th graders and their families a free National Park pass until August 31, 2018.  Print out your pass at Every Kid in a Park. The Every Kid in a Park program … [Read more...] about Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families

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