Chicago streets open for outdoor dining. The City will be closing select streets to traffic again this year to enable expanded outdoor dining. Sidewalk patios will be extended into the street and at some locations there will be a few communal tables set up for dining on carry-out. Dine … [Read more...] about Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Lakeview
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Old Town Art Fair June 12-13
The Old Town Art Fair is one of the longest running and classiest art fairs in the City returns - the Old Town Art Fair When: June 12-13, 2021 Sat. 10 am-7 pm and Sun. 10 am-6 pm Where: Old Town Triangle, Centered at the Old Town Triangle Association building 1763 N. North Park … [Read more...] about Old Town Art Fair June 12-13
Home Run Inn Pizza Dock Sale
Home Run Inn makes very good frozen pizzas. If you're a big fanatic and have a large freezer and live near or will be near Woodridge, Illinois this sale may be for you. If you have the space this would be a great opportunity to stock up for a party. This years event is order ahead and … [Read more...] about Home Run Inn Pizza Dock Sale
Free Printer’s Row Art Fest Sept 11-12
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Free Printer's Row Art Fest Sept 11-12 When: Saturday-Sunday, September 11-12, 2021, 10AM-5PM Where: Printer's Row, Dearborn Street from Harrison (600S) to Polk (800S) Tickets available now Tickets are free. You must register for a time slot in advance. It looks … [Read more...] about Free Printer’s Row Art Fest Sept 11-12
Free dozen for graduating seniors at Krispy Kreme
Free dozen for graduating seniors at Krispy Kreme When: May 13, 2021 On May 13, 2021 all 2021 graduating high school and college seniors can enjoy one 2021 Graduate Dozen FREE by wearing their cap and gown, or other Class of 2021 swag proving their senior status, at their participating … [Read more...] about Free dozen for graduating seniors at Krispy Kreme
Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof
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Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof When: March 22-December 31, 2021. Where: See participating locations below. Krispy Kreme is offering anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card a free Original Glazed doughnut at all US locations. This offer … [Read more...] about Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof
Starbucks get 50% off one drink a week for 3 weeks
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Starbucks get 50% off one drink a week for 3 weeks Starbucks Rewards members check your email for this deal. There's a link to click on and then the offer will load into the app. Or it may be located under "Offers" in app. This may be targeted and not available to … [Read more...] about Starbucks get 50% off one drink a week for 3 weeks
Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $51
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Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $51 Imperfect Foods is a subscription service that sells perfectly good produce that just doesn't look pretty. This is produce that would ordinarily be thrown away because regular grocery stores only want to sell "perfect" looking produce. They also sell … [Read more...] about Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $51
Downtown Chicago Rooftops and Patios
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Downtown Chicago rooftops and patios. Well it's almost that time again for glorious outdoor dining and drinking. Since we only have a few months of great weather in this city it's always worth the splurge to drink and/or snack or dine alfresco on a rooftop or patio. All of the … [Read more...] about Downtown Chicago Rooftops and Patios
Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk
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Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk. The Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful stroll and a nice way to travel from A to B (weather permitting). Dining options are limited so you'll have to spend more in order to enjoy the fantastic views. Given that we only have a few … [Read more...] about Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk
Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10
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Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10 Lettuce Entertain You has really good restaurants at all different price points all over the City and many in the suburbs. A great way to save money is to earn points for meals you would have had anyway and then redeem them for free … [Read more...] about Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10
Navy Pier reopening April 30 Updated
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Navy Pier reopening April 30. Navy Pier will reopen in phases beginning April 30. Many restaurants at Navy Pier already had large outdoor patios. Also Navy Pier booze rules allow you to walk around with your cocktail and social distance. People who purchase an alcoholic … [Read more...] about Navy Pier reopening April 30 Updated
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