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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

Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 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 $1.71. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops

Which Wich Deal

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Which Wich Deal. When:  Every Wednesday beginning January 15, 2020. Where:  Block 37, 108 North State Street, Pedway, (312) 658-0030.  All locations I've never eaten at this chain.  There's one at the Pedway level of Block 37.  It appears that the rest are in the suburbs.  The Which Wich … [Read more...] about Which Wich Deal

Chicago on the Cheap is on Facebook

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Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals

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Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals. Present your tickets for a show at one of the five Broadway in Chicago theaters and take advantage of the following dining deals.  Broadway in Chicago theaters are: Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals

Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum

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Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum Where:  Chicago SPorts Museum, Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch, Water Tower Place, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Level 7 When:  Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., ​Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 … [Read more...] about Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum

Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

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Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday.  The deals vary by season. Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier isoffering deals Pier-wide on Tuesdays.  Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide offers at Pier Park, dining and retail establishments.  … [Read more...] about Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

Chicago French Market Happy Hour

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Chicago French Market Happy Hour. When: Mondays - Fridays 4:30PM-6:30PM Location:  131 N. Clinton, between Randolph and Washington, 312-575-0306.  Market hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am-7:30pm  /  Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm  / Closed Sunday The Market also has free music performances on Wed. and … [Read more...] about Chicago French Market Happy Hour

Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Let me start out by saying that there is nothing free or cheap at the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery except the views.  It's a gorgeous space and definitely a splurge-worthy experience. This isn't the Starbucks to go to to get a cup of coffee, because the … [Read more...] about Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

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Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to get a cheap meal and adult beverage(s) is to go to Happy Hour.  Most restaurants these days offer one otherwise  people will just go elsewhere.  Thankfully most Happy Hour menus are on websites now.  … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Free Pilsen Winter Market When: Sunday, Nov 24, 2019, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Then every other Sunday through April Where:  Honky Tonk BBQ, 1800 S. Racine Ave. Chicago’s Largest Variety of Latina Artists, Bakers and  Produce Makers Under One Roof The Winter season of the Pilsen Community Market … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Winter Market

River North Chicago Happy Hours

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River North Chicago Happy Hours. I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to get a cheap meal and adult beverage(s) is to go to Happy Hour.  Most restaurants these days offer one otherwise  people will just go elsewhere.  Thankfully most Happy Hour menus are on websites now.  … [Read more...] about River North Chicago Happy Hours

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