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Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free

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Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free.  Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free If you're jonesing for some baseball with Spring Training canceled and Opening Day postponed Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary … [Read more...] about Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free

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Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks

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Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks.  While looking for information about these guys below I stumbled into this City of Chicago database.   It's a treasure trove of everything Landmarked in the Chicago.  However I don't know how up to date it is and also it neglects to mention statues … [Read more...] about Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks

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Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve

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Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve. Where: West Ridge Nature Preserve (Park No. 568),5801 N. Western Ave.adjacent to Rosehill Cemetery (walk-in entrance on Ardmore; hours: sunrise to sunset). Age Range: Any Bird Walks  Meet at Front Gate Sunday, March 22, 2020 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, … [Read more...] about Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve

$5 Urban Dog Workshop

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$5 Urban Dog Workshop When:  March 21, 2021 @ 12:30pm Virtual These sell out and Register Where: The Anti-Cruelty Society Education & Training Center, 169 W. Grand Avenue.   Space is limited – sign up today Join The Anti-Cruelty Society for our upcoming Urban Dogs virtual … [Read more...] about $5 Urban Dog Workshop

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Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free

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Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free, Use my code CAROLC2099 and get a free Margherita flatbread (retail value $9.50). FYI When I placed my order for the free flatbread in app it required that I enter a credit card but it did not charge me. About Lyfe Kitchen If you aren't familiar with Lyfe … [Read more...] about Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free

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Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center When: Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, 2020 12:15–1pm Location:  78 E. Washington St., Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North, 312-744-6630. New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, vibrant music scene in our … [Read more...] about Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

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Hayden Hall Food Hall Permanently closed

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New food hall Hayden Hall Where:  Hayden Hall, 333 S. Wabash, 2nd Floor (312) 763-3337 Hours (Always call before heading over.  Hours subject to change.  As in I don't see it staying open on Saturday's for long!). ADA ST. & SOPHIA WINE BAR Monday - Friday: 11am-9pm; Saturday: … [Read more...] about Hayden Hall Food Hall Permanently closed

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Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

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Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free. If you like free and discounted food join Lettuce Entertain You's text club and enjoy savings.  The nice thing is you're not inundated with texts they just show up every now and then.  You have to register for each … [Read more...] about Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

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Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

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Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum Closed until further notice. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago operates a small but interesting museum about the history of money and the work of the Federal Reserve. Where:   Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle Street (312) … [Read more...] about Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

Logan Center Family Saturday

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Logan Center Family Saturday The Logan Center hosts two family events: Family Saturday and Family Saturday Festivals. Family Saturdays are free and Family Saturday Festivals cost $5 per person or $20 for a family. Tis post only covers Free Family Saturday. About Logan Center Family … [Read more...] about Logan Center Family Saturday

Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets.The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  Civic concerts in Orchestra Hall are free, but tickets are required. A non-refundable $5.00 per ticket service fee applies. Enjoy! The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th. On the 25th of each month, beginning at 12:01AM CST until 11:59 p.m. CST BIC offers $25 tickets for usually one show only. You will end up purchasing the tickets through Ticketmaster so additional ticketing fess apply. Not available in December. The deal is … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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