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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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JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation

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JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation.  JetBlue Jr. is an educational video series for kids ages 7-10 that offers basic courses on everything from vocabulary to physics. Jump to Lesson: Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 Lesson 1: Speaking Planely Time to elevate your aviation vocabulary! Join First Officer … [Read more...] about JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website.  The Art Institute has revamped their website and it's fantastic.  Not only can you access and use 50,000 images for free but you can give yourself an art education by looking at and reading about all of the art.  Each image offers … [Read more...] about Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

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Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts.  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers CSOtv. CSOtv gives you at-home access to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with on-demand digital performances that can be streamed on your computer, tablet, smartphone or smart TV. Most performances on CSOtv … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Free crafts and activities for kids from Staples

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Free crafts and activities for kids from Staples Arts & Crafts and Coloring HP Printable Activity Pages:  Our friends at HP have partnered with companies like Crayola, TIME for Kids, Canva, Education.com and KiwiCo to bring together hundreds of free, printable activity sheets. Choose … [Read more...] about Free crafts and activities for kids from Staples

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Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass

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Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass The NBA is offering free access to NBA league pass until April 22, 2020 The NBA is extending your NBA League Pass Free Preview access, with no action required by you.  This access includes full length and condensed replays of all games from the 2019-20 season, … [Read more...] about Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass

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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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How to get prescriptions delivered in Chicago

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How to get prescriptions delivered in Chicago One of my retirement age neighbors mentioned (on the phone) that they were trying to figure out how to get their medicine.  I had heard that Walgreens was delivering for free so here's all the info. CVS Get FREE delivery of Rx & everyday … [Read more...] about How to get prescriptions delivered in Chicago

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Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube

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Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube A long time ago I saw Kevin Nealon on Conan or Jimmy Kimmel or somewhere where he talked about his YouTube show Hiking with Kevin.  Right now I'm watching an episode of Monk and Kevin Nealon is in it and it made me think of this show.  Anyway he meets famous … [Read more...] about Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube

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Free Stories behind the Art Art Institute of Chicago website

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Free Stories behind the Art Art Institute of Chicago website. New Stories Just Added Get closer than ever before to the artworks in the collection with these recently added interactive features. Full of the fascinating stories behind the art, they’re perfect for a quick break from work or to … [Read more...] about Free Stories behind the Art Art Institute of Chicago website

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Broadway-Themed Activities To Do At Home

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Broadway-Themed Activities To Do At Home Take a a break from staring at the screen. Broadway Direct has compiled a list of the best Broadway-themed activities you can enjoy with your family and loved ones at home, that don’t necessarily include a computer or TV screen. Broadway Costumes To Make … [Read more...] about Broadway-Themed Activities To Do At Home

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Free online activities Art Institute of Chicago

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Free online activities Art Institute of Chicago. If you are looking for ways to get in touch with your artistic side or need more activities to engage the kids the Art Institute of Chicago has new online activities available.   There's plenty of inspiration to be found in the thousands of works … [Read more...] about Free online activities Art Institute of Chicago

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How to help Chicago Hospital Caregivers

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How to help Chicago Hospital Caregivers.  Recognize our frontline healthcare workers by dropping them a note and/or donating something, if you can. Advocate Healthcare Food and other donations Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Send a note of thanks and encouragement to a … [Read more...] about How to help Chicago Hospital Caregivers

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Free pet food in Chicago

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Free pet food in Chicago If you are unemployed and need assistance affording your pets the following organizations offer pet food and other care supplies to pet owners throughout the city. Want more tips about how to cope at home? Sign up for our free daily newsletter. Care for … [Read more...] about Free pet food in Chicago

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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

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