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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

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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: … [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

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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

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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

Cheap eats River North Chicago

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Cheap eats River North Chicago. Finding a great place to eat, on the cheap, is easy in River North.  This area of the city probably has one of the highest concentrations of restaurants and more keep opening so there are many options.  Here are the best quality, lower cost options. All … [Read more...] about Cheap eats River North Chicago

Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater

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Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater. Going to the theater can be expensive and if you want to make an afternoon or evening out of it dining adds to the cost. Following are reasonably priced restaurants and Happy Hours. Always check the website or call for hours and deals before heading … [Read more...] about Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater

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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

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

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Booze rules at Millennium Park

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Booze rules at Millennium Park. The new season of Grant Park concerts is out. I'll have those posts up later this month. Here are the security protocols instituted at Millennium Park. Download the Millennium Park Rules (PDF) New security perimeter (Additional rules and regulations) Millennium … [Read more...] about Booze rules at Millennium Park

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

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