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
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Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families
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
Top Ten: Free things to do in Chicago
Top Ten: Free things to do in Chicago. Chicago is a big city, and like most big cities, it can be expensive for residents and visitors alike. And yet, there are amazing, fun, and free things to do here. Below are some highlights. If you really want to check the city out read: Free or cheap things … [Read more...] about Top Ten: Free things to do in Chicago
Free tours with a local Chicago Greeter
The Chicago Greeter program is a volunteer only group of Chicago residents who provide free “visits” for tourists visiting Chicago. "Explore Chicago with a friendly, knowledgeable local as your guide. This free service matches visitors with enthusiastic, city-wise volunteers for 2-4 hour guided … [Read more...] about Free tours with a local Chicago Greeter
Get More Value from Your AAA Membership
I’ve been a member of AAA for decades even during long periods when I didn’t own a car. Why? In addition to their roadside assistance services AAA offers a multitude of other discounts that are not car related. If you take advantage of these discounts they more than pay for the annual … [Read more...] about Get More Value from Your AAA Membership
Top Ten: Fun things to do in Lincoln Park
The Lincoln Park neighborhood is just north of downtown and full of lots of great free things to do. At one time, it was ground zero for Chicago's yuppies. That's less the case than it used to be, but as the home of both DePaul University and some gorgeous old apartments, you'll see a great mix of … [Read more...] about Top Ten: Fun things to do in Lincoln Park
Further Afield: Door County on the Cheap
Last May, I took a press trip to Door County. I didn't write about it until now because Door County is not exactly a cheap destination in the summer. The bargains there are in the off-season: fall, winter, and into the spring. Door County it is a great, low-cost long weekend destination from … [Read more...] about Further Afield: Door County on the Cheap