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How to find cheap parking in Chicago

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How to find cheap parking in Chicago. Parking in Chicago can be very expensive. Depending on where and when you park in Chicago, the cost and hours of operation vary. Please see the rate map here.  Meters in the Loop are $7.00 per hour,  $4.50 in the Central Business District and $2 outside the … [Read more...] about How to find cheap parking in Chicago

How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver’s license UPDATED

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How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver's license COTC Update 12/10/19:  Due to the federally mandated REAL ID program, wait times at Driver Services facilities have increased. Please be patient and be aware that the DMV may need to suspend certain services, including drive tests, to ensure that they … [Read more...] about How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver’s license UPDATED

Discount Chicago Water Taxi All-Day passes No longer available.

Discount Chicago Water Taxi All-Day passes.  I love riding the Water Taxi.  People complain that it used to cost the same as the bus but it's so much better than riding the bus I'm willing to pay more. Now astute reader Jeff H. tipped me off on a way to get a discount.  Pick up the … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Water Taxi All-Day passes No longer available.

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Free Rivers Casino Des Plaines Shuttles

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Free Rivers Casino Des Plaines Shuttles. Rivers used to have a free shuttle from downtown Chicago but those are no longer listed on their website. I emailed them about it and no one ever got back to me. June 2021:  It doesn't appear that any shuttles are operating to Rivers.  Try calling … [Read more...] about Free Rivers Casino Des Plaines Shuttles

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Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker

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Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker.  As usual as winter has (almost) ended the roads are a mess with potholes.  Now you can see where all the reported potholes are on the City of Chicago's pothole tracker website!  Check it out here. If you have a tire busting … [Read more...] about Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker

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Things to do at O’Hare Airport

Things to do at O'Hare Airport. Once upon a time being stuck at O'Hare airport was agony with nothing to do and nothing to eat.  How times have changed!  While there are a number of free things to do there aren't really any cheap eats options because O'Hare allows vendors to set their prices at … [Read more...] about Things to do at O’Hare Airport

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