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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Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park
Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park Bring your fidos out for some free outdoor therapeutic partner yoga. Where: Washington Square Park, 901 N. State When: August 19 and September 16, 2021 6PM-7PM No need to register. Just show up. This is a 60 minute outdoor class that … [Read more...] about Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park
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 Updated
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 Updated
Free online Vaccine Ambassador course
Free online Vaccine Ambassador course When: Access within one business day from signing up Where: Online Sign up here The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), City Colleges of Chicago and Partners in Health are offering, through Malcolm X College, a free online Vaccine … [Read more...] about Free online Vaccine Ambassador course
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois Anywhere
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois 6/3/21 Update: This post is no longer being updated. There are now appointments available anywhere including select City, County and State vaccination sites as well as Walgreens . Everyone 12 and older is eligible to be … [Read more...] about Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois Anywhere
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!
Visit Indiana Dunes National Park
Visit Indiana Dunes National Park The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana State Park and a National Park. This post covers the National Park. Read about the State Park here. Indiana Dunes National Park is located on 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan. … [Read more...] about Visit Indiana Dunes National Park
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
Free entrance to America’s National Parks
Free entrance to America’s National Parks. America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when they're free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for 2020 and work a free visit into your vacation plans. The Deal On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 127 National … [Read more...] about Free entrance to America’s National Parks
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
Dog-friendly parks around Chicago
Dog-friendly parks around Chicago Someone emailed me about dog-friendly parks. I'd been meaning to research this for - um - years. So here it is. I'll keep adding locations as I locate them. Chicago dog friendly areas are designated sections within Chicago parks or … [Read more...] about Dog-friendly parks around Chicago
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