Free rides from Gestcart. The bus was taking forever and I was too lazy to walk when this golf cart went by. I downloaded the app and got a free ride home (plus tip). Gestcart works like Uber. You enter your location and destination. The app is a little buggy and it took … [Read more...] about Free rides from Gestcart
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Save money at Big Lots
Save money with Big Lots. Big Lots started out selling odd lots and close outs, that is merchandise that traditional retailers couldn't sell similar to TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Ross and Homegoods. Now Big Lots sells brand-name item. all at a discount. Good deals on food items l love Big Lots … [Read more...] about Save money at Big Lots
Free Protect Chicago Music Series
Free Protect Chicago Music Series When: Saturday, May 22, 2021 1PM-5PM Where: The Promontory's parking lot 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. More info Chicago has announced a new free summer music series called Protect Chicago Music Series.The first event will take place in Hyde Park and will feature … [Read more...] about Free Protect Chicago Music Series
New Divvy rewards program
New Divvy rewards program. Divvy has a new rewards program called Blue Angels. You can earn points, toward rewards, by riding a bike from a crowded docking station to a station that is running low on bikes. As you accumulate more points additional rewards become available monthly … [Read more...] about New Divvy rewards program
Kohl Children’s Museum open
Kohl Children's Museum open Where: 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026 847) 832-6600 When: Now through May 16 VIP sessions. $125-$250; June 2, 2021 Admission: Children (1 – 16): $15 Adults (17 – 54): $15 Grandparents or Seniors (55+): $14 Infants (Under 12 months): … [Read more...] about Kohl Children’s Museum open
Maggie Daley Park open
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Maggie Daley Park open. Maggie Daley Park is reopening in phases. Always check your park location before heading out as situations can change. Where: Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph 312-742-3918 info@maggiedaleypark.com When: Now through May 31, 2021 (Phased … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park open
Free teacher appreciation kit
Free teacher appreciation kit May 3-7, 2021 is Teacher Appreciation week. Download a free kit from the Shops at North Bridge website. The kit contains craft ideas for gifts, cards and more.Download the Kit Here > … [Read more...] about Free teacher appreciation kit
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois Anywhere
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois 6/3/21 Update: This post is no longer being updated. There are now appointments available anywhere including select City, County and State vaccination sites as well as Walgreens . Everyone 12 and older is eligible to be … [Read more...] about Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois Anywhere
Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops
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Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops The Harold Washington Library Center offers an ongoing History and Genealogy series of workshops and lectures to help people research their family history. Where: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Always … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops
Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up
Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up When: Saturday, April 24, 2021 9am-1pm. The regular outdoor market will resume in Mid-May. Where: The Joinery 2533 W. Homer. The Blue line Western stop is 1 ½ blocks to the east. The Western Avenue and Armitage Avenue bus stops are 1-2 blocks away. Check out … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Indiana – Illinois residents welcome!
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Indiana Illinois residents welcome! All of the following information is subject to change. 4/23/2021 Update: Everyone in Chicago and Illinois age 16 and older is eligible for the vaccine. City-run vaccination sites (United Center, … [Read more...] about Where to get the Covid vaccine in Indiana – Illinois residents welcome!
Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event
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Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event When: Sunday, April 11, 2021, 10am-1pm Where: Riverpoint Center Parking Lot 1730 W. Fullerton Walk-up and drive up document shredding and electronics recycling. First come, first serve. Arrive early and be … [Read more...] about Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event
Save money at Spring Plant Sales
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Save money at Spring Plant Sales Many public gardens and garden clubs hold plant sales each spring to raise funds for their organizations. Some organizations sell excess plants and some have the plants grown specifically for the sale. These plants are generally of a much better quality than … [Read more...] about Save money at Spring Plant Sales
Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant
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Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant. If you've always felt that an area of your neighborhood could use some trees this may be a great solution to improve your neighborhood for free, to spend time with your neighbors and be the neighborhood hero. Openlands Openlands is one of the oldest … [Read more...] about Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant
Check out Chicago 311 free services
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The City of Chicago offers a get FREE resource available to all residents - 311. The next time you need something done on your street or in your neighborhood check 311 first and see if you can get it done for free. You can call 311 (If 3-1-1 doesn't work from your cell phone dial 312.744.5000), … [Read more...] about Check out Chicago 311 free services
