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Free Flu Shots around Chicago

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Free Flu Shots around Chicago Update: 9/24/20:  There are no free flu shots available downtown in 2020. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has a new website listing all the clinics and dates. There will be over 50 community flu clinics where Chicago residents can get their flu … [Read more...] about Free Flu Shots around Chicago

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State of Illinois Coronavirus Updates

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State of Illinois Coronavirus Updates If you're trying to keep up with the latest info the following websites may be helpful.  All websites are updating their data constantly so they will not all match.  If I find something else I'll add it. State of Illinois Coronavirus Updates - Governor … [Read more...] about State of Illinois Coronavirus Updates

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Free online Yoga classes

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Free online Yoga classes.  There are free yoga classes for beginners to advanced. There are more options if you sign up.  However then you have to remember to cancel or you will be charged.  I've left all those off this list.  The last thing anyone needs right now is to remember to cancel or worse … [Read more...] about Free online Yoga classes

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Free access to Gold’s Gym premium app

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Free access to Gold's Gym premium app.  Gold’s Gym is offering its premium app, Gold’s Amp, for free until May 31, 2020. The app offers over 600 audio and video workouts and hundreds of DJ mixes to keep you moving outside or at home. Visit goldsamp.com/promo, and enter promo code FIT60. You'll have … [Read more...] about Free access to Gold’s Gym premium app

Free Virtual Workouts Planet Fitness

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Free Virtual Workouts Planet Fitness. FREE Home Work-Ins for anyone and everyone. Stay active with our trainers and even some surprise celebrity guests. Planet Fitness is offering free virtual workouts.  The gym and fitness club has launched, United We Move, a collection of 25-30 minute “work … [Read more...] about Free Virtual Workouts Planet Fitness

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

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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

$5 off on haircut on Wednesdays at Supercuts

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$5 off on haircut on Wednesdays at Supercuts. This baseball season, every time a walk-off home run is hit, save $5 on an adult haircut at participating locations. The promotion is valid on Wednesdays, when the required coupon is presented prior to payment. The offer applies to any Major League … [Read more...] about $5 off on haircut on Wednesdays at Supercuts

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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

Discount Spa Services at Pivot Point

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Discount Spa Services at Pivot Point.  Pivot Point is a beauty school that offers discount spa services performed by their students as part of their training.  All treatments are supervised by a licensed professional. Locations 144 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, 847-985-5900 8725 W. … [Read more...] about Discount Spa Services at Pivot Point

Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago

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Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago. Looking for an inexpensive way to look fabulous? Consider haircuts at Paul Mitchell Chicago, near the UIC campus. They offer cuts, color, blow dry and more. Prices vary based on level of service. An instructor supervises all … [Read more...] about Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago

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

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 at another … [Read more...] about Save money on prescription drugs with GoodRx

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