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Community Meetings for Proposed Cannabis Dispensaries in River North

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Community Meetings for Proposed Cannabis Dispensaries in River North To operate an Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary, an Application for Special Use must be filed with and approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Prior to the ZBA hearings the dispensaries are required to hold public … [Read more...] about Community Meetings for Proposed Cannabis Dispensaries in River North

Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

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Newberry Library: Free genealogy research seminar When: First Saturday of the month. 9:00-10:00am Jan. 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, 2020.  Events subject to change.  Call in advance to confirm. Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

Free events Newberry Library

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Free events Newberry Library. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Free and open to the public. Registration required. Click on links below to register then scroll down to bottom on registration page to find registration link. When:  See dates … [Read more...] about Free events Newberry Library

Free days International Museum of Surgical Science

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Free days International Museum of Surgical Science. Where:  International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive (312) 642-6502 When: Admission is no longer free for Illinois residents every Tuesday. Beginning in 2020 the ISSM is free for all visitors on the following … [Read more...] about Free days International Museum of Surgical Science

Free events Chinatown Library

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Free events Chinatown Library. Where: 2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, (312) 747-8013 I take the water taxi to Chinatown in summer and rest of the time I take the 62 Archer bus. I'm not too keen on the Red Line.  All events subject to change. Always call first before heading over. Cultural … [Read more...] about Free events Chinatown Library

Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

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Harold Washington Library: Free Lectures Where:  Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Always call to confirm. Subject to cancellation.  All Mushrooms Are Magic with Full Circle Fungi Friday, January 17, 2020 3:00PM – 4:00PM Did you know that mushrooms can be … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel free event

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Chicago Athletic Association Hotel free event When: Thursday, January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST.  Doors open: 6:00 PM (cash bar available for the first hour) Documentary start: 6:25 PM; Panel: 7:15 - 8:00 PM. Where:  Chicago Athletic Association, 12 South Michigan Avenue, Stagg Court - … [Read more...] about Chicago Athletic Association Hotel free event

Free City of Chicago Cannabis Resource Fair

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Free City of Chicago Cannabis Resource Fair When: Sat, February 1, 2020, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST Register Where:  UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd. The Cannabis Resource Fair will provide the public and businesses information on various subjects related to the legalization of cannabis.  This … [Read more...] about Free City of Chicago Cannabis Resource Fair

Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago

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Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago. The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center hosts a series of FREE senior seminars and tours at Daley Plaza. When: Generally at 12PM-1:30PM. Check links below which will be added as info becomes available. Where: Richard J. Daley Center, 50 … [Read more...] about Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago

Chicago History Museum free online exhibits

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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. to … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum free online exhibits

Discount Frank Lloyd Wright tours

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Discount Frank Lloyd Wright tours. Tour 1:  $10 plus fees (Regularly $18) Tour home and Studio of Frank Lloyd Wright, America's Most Famous Architect Where: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL Architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed some of America's most iconic … [Read more...] about Discount Frank Lloyd Wright tours

Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory

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Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory Where:  Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, 312-742-7736. More info About Lincoln Park Conservatory The Lincoln Park Conservatory is the smaller of the Chicago conservatories but it’s still a fabulous place to walk through any day but especially on … [Read more...] about Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory

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