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Save money with Grubhub Deals

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Check your Grubhub app for a bunch of $5 off deals under "Perks". Change your location in app In order for offers to come up that I can use I change my location under "Restaurants" to the area where I will be that day.  In order to get my food for as close to free as possible I also pick up my … [Read more...] about Save money with Grubhub Deals

Starbucks Bingo October 4-31

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Starbucks Bingo October 4-31.  Starbucks Bingo returns.  If you're a super consumer of Starbucks you can earn up to 300-375 stars. Go here to activate your board.  Everybody will receive a Bingo board with each circle representing a task (i.e. two weekend purchases).  You’ll  receive bonus stars … [Read more...] about Starbucks Bingo October 4-31

Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus $10

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Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts. If you like free and discounted food join Lettuce Entertain You's text club and enjoy savings.  The nice thing is you're not inundated with texts they just show up every now and then.  You have to register for each restaurant separately. If you aren't … [Read more...] about Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus $10

First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts. Downtown Hyde Park is celebrating First Thursdays through November, 2018. When: First Thursdays, May 2-November 7, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Hyde Park, select locations 53rd, 55th and 57th Street The monthly events feature shopping and dining discounts, music, … [Read more...] about First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

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Revolution Oktoberfest When: Friday, September 27, 2019 3pm-10pm; Saturday,  September 28, 2019 12pm-10pm Where: Milwaukee Ave. from Fullerton to California $5 entry donation benefits charitable partner, Friends of Goethe.  Since bringing the fest to Milwaukee Ave., $30,000 has been raised for … [Read more...] about Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

Free Pilsen Community Market

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Free Pilsen Community Market When:  Sunday, May 26-October 27, 2019 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Where:  Plaza Tenochtitlán, 1820 S. Blue Island Admission is free.  Contributions are welcome.  The market is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation so contributions are tax deductible. Taking place in … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Community Market

Get free stuff on your birthday

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Get free stuff on your birthday. Birthday freebies used to be more generous but hey free is still free.  You will be required to sign up to receive emails and in some cases join a dining or other club for free or for a fee in order to receive birthday freebies. All freebies are subject to … [Read more...] about Get free stuff on your birthday

Free Thalia Hall historical tours

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Free Thalia Hall historical tours When: During brunch every third Saturday of the month 11AM-11:45AM July-December 2019 Where:  Thalia Hall,  1807 S. Allport St. and Dusek's 1227 W 18th St, (Same building Thalia Hall) (312) 526-3851 Stop for brunch and then enjoy a free tour of historic … [Read more...] about Free Thalia Hall historical tours

Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

Join Lou Malnati's Rewards, Get $5 free Do you love Lou Malnati’s? Do you like getting free food as a reward for ordering? If your answer to either of these questions is “YES!” then sign up for Lou Malnati's Rewards and start getting rewarded for enjoying your favorite foods from Lou's! For a … [Read more...] about Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

$12 Burger Mondays at The Palm Update

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$12 Burger Mondays at The Palm Where:  The Palm, 323 East Wacker Drive in the Swissôtel,  312-616-1000. When:  Mondays until further notice.  Available at lunch at the bar or in the dining room until 3PM. and at dinner bar only. $12 BURGER MONDAYS ALL BURGERS ARE $12 EVERY MONDAY* (regularly … [Read more...] about $12 Burger Mondays at The Palm Update

Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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Save money dining with the Ritual App Ritual allows you to skip the line, place to-go orders and there are never any added fees or mark ups. I checked several restaurants and Ritual prices matched the in-store prices. The selection of participating restaurants is decent.  And the app works really … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering on the 31st of each month all year a scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for $1.70. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

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