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Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10

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Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10 Sterling Bay, the Davis Theater and the 2nd Ward are hosting a outdoor movies.  When: See dates below Doors open at 6PM. Show starts 30 minutes after sunset.  Where:  Lincoln Yards, 1665 N Ada Street Tickets are $10/person plus taxes and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10

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Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $80

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Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $80 Imperfect Foods is a subscription service that sells perfectly good produce that just doesn't look pretty. This is produce that would ordinarily be thrown away because regular grocery stores only want to sell "perfect" looking produce.  They also sell … [Read more...] about Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $80

Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18

Norwood Park Fall Festival When: September 17-18, 2021 Friday, 5pm-10pm Saturday 12pm to 10pm Where: Norwood Park, 6100 N. Northwest Highway Suggested $5 donation benefits Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce This event features live music, food trucks, quality beer, at least 35 merchandise booths … [Read more...] about Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18

Save money with CVS CarePass

Save money with CVS CarePass CVS CarePass is a paid membership program for $5 per month or $48 per year paid in advance.  The main benefit is each month you receive a $10 CarePass promotional reward (discount) that can be used on many items in-store and online.  So the net benefit is $6 a … [Read more...] about Save money with CVS CarePass

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Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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Discount tickets to Fathom Events What are Fathom Events? Fathom Events are special screenings at AMC, Cinemark and Regal Theaters. Fathom Events offers limited showings of “TCM Big Screen Classics” (such as the 75th Anniversary screening of Casablanca.) and live events (such as Metropolitan Opera … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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WOOGMS Parade Sept 6

WOOGMS Parade When: Monday, September 6, 2021 Where: Meet at Pine Grove and Wellington.  Then march down Wellington, Barry, Sheridan and Diversey finishing on the lawn of St. Joseph's Hospital. Well they got me on this one.  I've never heard of this!  The Wellington-Oakdale Old … [Read more...] about WOOGMS Parade Sept 6

Free movies Logan Square

Free movies Logan Square Where: Palmer (John McAuley) Square Park, 2200 N. Kedzie Ave. When: Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Chicago Onscreen Local Film Showcase brings locally-made and Chicago-focused films to park audiences with free outdoor screenings across the … [Read more...] about Free movies Logan Square

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Free recycling events by Chicago Ward

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Free recycling events by Chicago Ward.  Following are all the recycling events in 2021  that I could find by Ward.  Find your Ward.  Free paper shredding events, often called Community Shred Days or Shred-A-Thons, are usually scheduled from March through November across the City. … [Read more...] about Free recycling events by Chicago Ward

Sign up for Foxtrot account Get $10

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Sign up for Foxtrot account Get $10 I'd heard about Foxtrot Market and I finally checked out the Streeterville locations (535 North McClurg Court).  It's really what you may have heard- a high-end convenience store.  Still if one was near me I'd probably run in to get last minute items, … [Read more...] about Sign up for Foxtrot account Get $10

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Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago

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Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago. Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago - Effective June 15, 2020 The six tennis courts are open and free on a first, come, first served basis from 8AM-pPM 7 days a week.  No reservations are available.  You are limited to 1 hour on a court if … [Read more...] about Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago

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