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State of Illinois Coronavirus Updates

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State of Illinois Coronavirus Updates If you're trying to keep up with the latest info the following websites may be helpful.  All websites are updating their data constantly so they will not all match.  If I find something else I'll add it. State of Illinois Coronavirus Updates - Governor … [Read more...] about State of Illinois Coronavirus Updates

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Free online Yoga classes

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Free online Yoga classes.  There are free yoga classes for beginners to advanced. There are more options if you sign up.  However then you have to remember to cancel or you will be charged.  I've left all those off this list.  The last thing anyone needs right now is to remember to cancel or worse … [Read more...] about Free online Yoga classes

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Free Seattle Symphony performances

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Free Seattle Symphony performances Like many cultural organizations around the world Seattle's Symphony Orchestra is sharing performances that provide strength, comfort and joy. The musicians of the Seattle Symphony have generously volunteered to share free broadcasts with everyone during this … [Read more...] about Free Seattle Symphony performances

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Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free

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Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free For a limited time HBO is allowing non-subscribers to stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free (no end date stated).  The free #StayHomeBoxOffice programming  is supposed to be ad-free and it is but I definitely had to watch some previews.  Of course this isn't all … [Read more...] about Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free

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Free science American Museum of Natural History

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Free science American Museum of Natural History The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is allowing free access to tours, videos, hone school programs and more.  This isn't just for kids and families there's plenty for adults to explore. Free science American Museum of Natural … [Read more...] about Free science American Museum of Natural History

How to get Chicago Emergency Alerts

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How to get Chicago Emergency Alerts Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) - Alerts from NotifyChicago Notify Chicago is a city service that provides residents with text messages, and/or e-mail alerts on various emergency and non-emergency situations taking place throughout … [Read more...] about How to get Chicago Emergency Alerts

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Comcast offers free Xfinity WiFi nationwide

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Comcast offers free Xfinity WiFi nationwide Xfinity wi-fi hotspots are currently free for anyone who needs a connection including non-subscribers. Map and search tool for Xfinity hotspots online here. Once you locate an available hotspot, just open the wi-fi settings on your device and select … [Read more...] about Comcast offers free Xfinity WiFi nationwide

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Grocery delivery options Chicago Updated

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Grocery delivery options Chicago.  Now that the Mayor is enforcing the lockdown order you may want to avoid going outside at all.  There are two ways to get groceries etc. to your home:  delivered (usually by Instacart for same, next day or later delivery) or shipped via UPS, Fed Ex, etc. where they … [Read more...] about Grocery delivery options Chicago Updated

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Grocery pickup options Chicago

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Grocery pickup options Chicago.  Now that the Mayor is enforcing the lockdown order you may want to avoid going outside except in your vehicle.  Following is a list of places where you can order groceries to be picked up.  Pick up availability may vary by location.  Keep in mind that many stores are … [Read more...] about Grocery pickup options Chicago

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Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online

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Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online While the museum is temporarily closed the Art Institute has created a few different ways to experience the exhibition El Greco: Ambition and Defiance online. Video Tour Take a quick tour of the exhibition with curator Rebecca Long and research associate … [Read more...] about Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online

Free Science at Home Museum of Science and Industry

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Free Science at Home Museum of Science and Industry Keep learning in place and at your pace with science activities and topics you can access anytime.  Science at Home is our resource for engaging science activities that you and your family can do using items you may have around the house. You'll … [Read more...] about Free Science at Home Museum of Science and Industry

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Free access to Gold’s Gym premium app

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Free access to Gold's Gym premium app.  Gold’s Gym is offering its premium app, Gold’s Amp, for free until May 31, 2020. The app offers over 600 audio and video workouts and hundreds of DJ mixes to keep you moving outside or at home. Visit goldsamp.com/promo, and enter promo code FIT60. You'll have … [Read more...] about Free access to Gold’s Gym premium app

Hours of fun on the Metropolitan Museum of Art website

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Hours of fun on the Metropolitan Museum of Art website. The Metropolitan Museum of Art's website offers access to over 400,000 pieces from the collection.  You can click on the following categories and then filter your search by: "Object type/Material",  "Geographic location", "Date/Era and … [Read more...] about Hours of fun on the Metropolitan Museum of Art website

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How to check out ebooks from Chicago Public Library

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How to check out ebooks from Chicago Public Library I'm a huge user of the Chicago Public Library both online for magazines, newspapers, ebooks and streaming movies and tv and also for actual books, CD's and DVD's. I rarely go to the library and pull materials instead I reserve it online and pick … [Read more...] about How to check out ebooks from Chicago Public Library

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Free audiobooks at Chicago Public Library

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Free audiobooks at Chicago Public Library. The CPL provides patrons with free access to audiobooks through Overdrive and RBdigital which allows you to borrow audiobooks on your computer, tablet and phone.  You must have a CPL library card.   You can borrow up to eight audiobooks. Free audiobooks … [Read more...] about Free audiobooks at Chicago Public Library

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