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Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated

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Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated Several retailers have created dedicated shopping hours for seniors to shop for groceries without being trampled by the hoards.  A friend who is a senior said that these hours are often very crowded with little social distancing - just like regular … [Read more...] about Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated

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Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99

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Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99 Penguin Random House has published Family Meal: Recipes from Our Community, a digital-only cookbook with over 40 recipes from famous chefs and food industry professionals. All proceeds benefit the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund created by the … [Read more...] about Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99

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Farmer’s offering delivery in Chicago Updated

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Farmer's offering delivery in Chicago If you're like me and trying to avoid even trips to the grocery store but don't want to give up fresh produce, dairy and meat I've been searching for ways to get it delivered.  Prices are going to be a higher for the convenience and because the products … [Read more...] about Farmer’s offering delivery in Chicago Updated

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Restaurant grocery deals in Chicago

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Restaurant grocery deals in Chicago. Many restaurants are selling groceries and I'm searching for the good deals so check back. Morton's Wacker Place You can get delivery through GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates and UberEats.  They are selling seafood, steaks and burgers uncooked.  They are also … [Read more...] about Restaurant grocery deals in Chicago

Grocery delivery options Chicago Updated

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Grocery delivery options Chicago.  Now that the Mayor is enforcing the lockdown order you may want to avoid going outside at all.  There are two ways to get groceries etc. to your home:  delivered (usually by Instacart for same, next day or later delivery) or shipped via UPS, Fed Ex, etc. where they … [Read more...] about Grocery delivery options Chicago Updated

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Grocery pickup options Chicago

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Grocery pickup options Chicago.  Now that the Mayor is enforcing the lockdown order you may want to avoid going outside except in your vehicle.  Following is a list of places where you can order groceries to be picked up.  Pick up availability may vary by location.  Keep in mind that many stores are … [Read more...] about Grocery pickup options Chicago

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Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free

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Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free, Use my code CAROLC2099 and get a free Margherita flatbread (retail value $9.50). FYI When I placed my order for the free flatbread in app it required that I enter a credit card but it did not charge me. About Lyfe Kitchen If you aren't familiar with Lyfe … [Read more...] about Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free

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Hayden Hall Food Hall Permanently closed

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New food hall Hayden Hall Where:  Hayden Hall, 333 S. Wabash, 2nd Floor (312) 763-3337 Hours (Always call before heading over.  Hours subject to change.  As in I don't see it staying open on Saturday's for long!). ADA ST. & SOPHIA WINE BAR Monday - Friday: 11am-9pm; Saturday: … [Read more...] about Hayden Hall Food Hall Permanently closed

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Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

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Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free. 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 … [Read more...] about Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

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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

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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

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