Harold Washington Library Free Lectures Virtual Where: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. VIRTUAL EVENTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED Armchair Travel: Memories of World Cruises Friday, January 15, 2021 1:00PM – 2:00PM Wouldn't we all like to embark on a … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures Virtual
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How to listen to free Chicago Police Scanner app
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How to listen to free Chicago Police Scanner app As crime increases in the downtown area I recommend the use of a scanner app during melees, wildings, lootings, and riots to find out what is going on and to get around safely. The City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management … [Read more...] about How to listen to free Chicago Police Scanner app
Chicago History Museum free online exhibits
Chicago History Museum free online exhibits Check out these free online exhibits. They're a interesting and informative collection of Chicago history and artifacts. Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600. The Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum free online exhibits
Pritzker Military Library: Free military history lectures online
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Pritzker Military Library: Free military history lectures online The Pritzker Military Museum and Library hosts lectures by military experts in their auditorium that are only available to members or people who pay admission to the museum ($5). Nearly every Saturday at 9:00AM, WTTW channel … [Read more...] about Pritzker Military Library: Free military history lectures online
Free exhibit American Writer’s Museum
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Free exhibit American Writer's Museum Where: 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor (312) 702-7407. Online The American Writer's Museum doesn't offer any free days but occasionally sells discount admission so this is nice that they're offering their exhibits online for free. Frederick Douglass: … [Read more...] about Free exhibit American Writer’s Museum
Free BACP Business Education webinars
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Free BACP Business Education webinars . Register here. Wednesday, 1/6/21 Webinar at 3:00 PM City Inspections – Ask Questions, Get Answers To operate a successful business in Chicago you need to know what it takes to maintain compliance. Officials from several City departments will … [Read more...] about Free BACP Business Education webinars
Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library
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Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library The HWL hosts free art and educational exhibits throughout the year in different locations in the Library. Exhibit: From Swamps to Parks: Building Chicago’s Public Spaces at Harold Washington Library CenterWhere: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. … [Read more...] about Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library
Watch Mayor Lightfoot tour local museums
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Watch Mayor Lightfoot tour local museums. Mayor Lightfoot has done a series of local museum tour programs called Stay Home, Hit Play. Mayor Lightfoot will join museum curators and staff as they lead virtual tours of their most popular exhibits and even share hidden treasures not usually seen by … [Read more...] about Watch Mayor Lightfoot tour local museums
Watch free Rick Bayless cooking classes
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Watch free Rick Bayless cooking classes. Rick Bayless is hosting a cooking class, now every few days, from their test kitchen at 1 p.m. Central time. You can access the Chef Rick Bayless Facebook page here or links to all episodes (through May 8) below. You can also watch segments from his PBS … [Read more...] about Watch free Rick Bayless cooking classes
Watch Chicago City Council Meeting
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Watch Chicago City Council Meeting. The City Council is holding their meetings now via Zoom. Per Block Club the last meeting (Apr 24) devolved into a confused, expletive laden event! Sign me up! I watched it and at 2 hour and 50 minutes the antics start. The whole meeting reminded me of that … [Read more...] about Watch Chicago City Council Meeting
Check out Explore.com webcams
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Check out Explore.com webcams. What caught my eye on this website was the Aurora Borealis although there are may other cams from bears, Hawaiian beaches, puppies, birds, penguins and more. Other cams Bears Birds Oceans Dog Bless You Cat Rescues Sanctuaries Zen Cams Curators All … [Read more...] about Check out Explore.com webcams
Virtual tour of National Museum of Mexican Art
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Virtual tour of National Museum of Mexican Art The tour is part of Google Arts & Culture tours. Take a virtual tour. Highlights Virtual tour of National Museum of Mexican Art - 7 stories Nuestras Historias: Day of the Dead Nuestras Historias: Mexico in the U.S. Nuestras … [Read more...] about Virtual tour of National Museum of Mexican Art
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