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Save money on prescription drugs with GoodRx

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Save money on prescription drugs with GoodRx.  Recently I met up with a nurse friend who told me about this app.  Essentially after using the app an Rx that they were getting through their employer's medical insurance and paying $20 per month out-of-pocket was $30 for a three month supply … [Read more...] about Save money on prescription drugs with GoodRx

Free Chicago Police Department Carjacking Webinars

Free Chicago Police Department Carjacking Webinars Chicago Police Department (CPD) District will be hosting a Vehicular Hijacking webinar for residents.  Presumably these will be about how to protect yourself from a carjacking - not how to commit one!  In response to the explosion of … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Police Department Carjacking Webinars

Visit Indiana Dunes State Park

Visit Indiana Dunes State Park.  The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana State Park and a National Park.  This post covers the state park. Read about the National Park here. The Indiana Dunes State Park is 2,182 acres of differing habitats, and a wide range of plant … [Read more...] about Visit Indiana Dunes State Park

Visit Indiana Dunes National Park Closed

Visit Indiana Dunes National Park 9/28/21 update: The Indiana Dunes National Park beaches are closed due to some kind of sludge spill from nearby US Steel into Lake Michigan. https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana State Park and a National … [Read more...] about Visit Indiana Dunes National Park Closed

Where to buy real N95 masks

Where to buy real N95 masks Update 7/26/2021:  If you're in the market for real N95 masks United States Mask has limited inventory at greatly reduced prices.  20 Masks for $29.95 plus tax and $4 shipping or 40 masks for $39.95 plus tax and $8.00 shipping. Shop here.  I wear mine for … [Read more...] about Where to buy real N95 masks

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Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago

Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago If you're looking to get out of the house and into nature consider renting a boat at one of the Cook County Forest Preserves locations.  Boating availability is weather dependent so call first before heading out.  Personally if you have no … [Read more...] about Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440) offers activities and programs year round. Walk through the beautiful scenery throughout the 385 acres, including 26 gardens, four natural areas, including prairie and … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Where to get the Covid vaccine in Indiana – Illinois residents welcome!

Where to get the Covid vaccine in Indiana Illinois residents welcome! All of the following information is subject to change.   4/23/2021 Update:  Everyone in Chicago and Illinois age 16 and older is eligible for the vaccine.  City-run vaccination sites (United Center, … [Read more...] about Where to get the Covid vaccine in Indiana – Illinois residents welcome!

ACA reopens Sign up for health insurance

ACA reopens Sign up for health insurance The Affordable Care Act marketplace has reopened now through August 15.  This means that Illinois residents can sign up for health insurance plans even if they haven’t experienced a qualifying “life change.”  If you skipped signing up in 2020 you … [Read more...] about ACA reopens Sign up for health insurance

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