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Discount tickets to Arlington Million

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Discount tickets to Arlington Million Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid  Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL   847-385-7500 Getting thereArlington Park is an easy train ride from downtown. Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line with a $10 weekend pass good for … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Arlington Million

Free and cheap things to do with kids in Chicago

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Free and Cheap things to do with kids in Chicago. Chicago can be pricey but there are loads of things to do with your kids for free or on the cheap. ***If you like this post and are interested in the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily Chicago on the … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with kids in Chicago

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Art Institute After Dark

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Art Institute After Dark When:  Friday, April 12, 2019 9:00PM–12:00AM Where: Art Institute of Chicago, Modern Wing, 159 East Monroe Street Admission:  $35 adults, $25 members and students, $15 Evening Associates This event is neither free nor cheap.  In theory you may be able to check out … [Read more...] about Art Institute After Dark

Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

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Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300.  Check easel near escalators for workshop locations.  All events are subject to change.  Call first before heading over. Urban Yarns Knitting Group  (6:00PM – 8:00PM) See … [Read more...] about Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

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Discount Tickets Lyric Opera. Winter is upon us so now's the time to take advantage of discount tickets and hide out inside. Lyric offers discount tickets through Goldstar, day of Rush tickets, Student , Young Professional and Education discounts. Goldstar Goldstar offers discount tickets from … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue

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Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue. If you're hitting the malls along north Michigan Avenue there are certainly numerous chain restaurants that are affordable.  Here are the good quality, lower-cost, non-chain places to eat.  All information was verified at the time of this post.  … [Read more...] about Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue

Guide to Chicago area Casinos

Guide to Chicago area Casinos. If you limit your gambling many casinos have other low cost or free things to do and eat as well as people watching.  It can still be a relatively inexpensive way to spend a day or evening particularly once winter is upon us. To keep up with the latest news … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago area Casinos

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Free Rivers Casino Des Plaines Shuttles

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Free Rivers Casino Des Plaines Shuttles. Rivers used to have a free shuttle from downtown Chicago but those are no longer listed on their website. I emailed them about it and no one ever got back to me. June 2021:  It doesn't appear that any shuttles are operating to Rivers.  Try calling … [Read more...] about Free Rivers Casino Des Plaines Shuttles

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Veterans No Fee City Sticker

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Veterans No Fee City Sticker. Starting on February 1, 2019, the City Clerk's office launched a pilot program expanding free City Stickers for many of Chicago's Veterans. Residents who have an Illinois Driver's License or State ID with a Veteran's designation issued on or before December 31, 2018 … [Read more...] about Veterans No Fee City Sticker

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Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas

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Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas.  The Chicago Park District always has a great need for volunteers.  Following are locations in need of help.  Check out the list for the area closest to you.  There is always more than enough work to go around.  So get outside and into nature this … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas

Foodlife wine down

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Foodlife wine down.  Foodlife is hosting a wine down. Enjoy tastings of 20 wines, complimentary small bites plus $5 off your meal at Foodlife for $20 plus tax (gratuity not included). When: Friday, March, 1 2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where:  Water Tower Place , 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Mezzanine … [Read more...] about Foodlife wine down

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down When:  First Wednesday of the month, 5:00-7:00PM Where: Lakeshore East, 180 N. Field Boulevard. RSVP required 312-938-4303. Map below. The restaurant, as well as a variety of wine representatives, will pour and discuss six different wine.  The … [Read more...] about III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down

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Free Family Events Northerly Island

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Free Family Events Northerly Island When:  Wed, March 6, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where:  Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., (312) 745-2910 (Fieldhouse) (312)540-2668  312-742-PLAY (7529). Call to confirm. Event subject to change without notice. Family Prairie Prowls: Bird … [Read more...] about Free Family Events Northerly Island

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