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Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off – Get $10 free for joining

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Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off - Get $10 free for joining Every summer Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) has a very popular promotion where you earn double, triple points, 4X and 5X points per dollar for food and booze at their restaurants.  During the rest of the year you earn 1 … [Read more...] about Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off – Get $10 free for joining

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

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

Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

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Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday beginning June 11- September 3, 2019 Tuesday summer hours: 10 am – 10 pm Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier is going to begin offering deals Pier-wide on Tuesdays.  Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide … [Read more...] about Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED

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Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED. I received an email on May 31, 2019 stating:   Friday, May 31st is the last day to earn Shopper Rewards Cash Monday, June 10th is the last day to apply any available Shopper Rewards Cash to offers Monday, June 10th is the last day … [Read more...] about Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED

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

Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off

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Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off Get $10 off your first DoorDash order over $10 when you sign-up on this page (new customers only). Binge watching and hungry? Splurge for delivery at a discount!  Stay warm and dry! Or if you want a free or discount meal sign up and use the "Pick … [Read more...] about Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off

Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest

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Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest. The season has begun mark your calendars. Food Trucks are a great way to get a high quality and less-expensive meal on the go and you're also helping a small business owner. Check weekly listing of participating trucks on here. Schedule Daley Plaza 50 … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest

Discount dining at Revival Food Hall

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Discount dining at Revival Food Hall. Where: Revival Food Hall, The National Building, 125 S. Clark St.  1st Floor. Menus Use the Ritual app If you're not familiar with the Ritual app you use it to order takeaway and then pick up in a special line bypassing the regular line.  The prices through … [Read more...] about Discount dining at Revival Food Hall

Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10-$20 free

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Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards, use my code CAROLC2099 and get a free Margherita flatbread (retail value $9.50). COTC note:  I had a couple friends test my code and they reported receiving a free flatbread and 100 points (worth $10). YMMV. FYI When I placed my order for the free flatbread in app it … [Read more...] about Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10-$20 free

Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16

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Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16.  Starbucks is revamping it's rewards program effective April 16.  I'm not much of a Starbucks drinker.  I reload my card with these deals and I purchase beverages with these deals.  I have some accrued stars and may or may not use them up before April … [Read more...] about Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16

Join Chipotle Rewards, get free chips and guac with purchase

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Join Chipotle Rewards, get free chips and guac with purchase as a member. How it works - Spend $125 get a free entree Order in the app, online, or scan your code at the register. You'll get 10 points per $1 spent. Get rewarded faster with Bonuses. Everytime you hit 1250 points, … [Read more...] about Join Chipotle Rewards, get free chips and guac with purchase

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