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Review Thompson Chicago

Review Thompson Chicago This is post seven of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some accumulated free nights. Pretty much everything … [Read more...] about Review Thompson Chicago

Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile

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Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile This is post five of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  Link to other hotel reviews are below.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some … [Read more...] about Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile

Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago

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Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago This is post four of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  Link to other hotel reviews are below.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some … [Read more...] about Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition. Bridge lifts are subject to boat traffic.  Check schedule here Chicago is a city of bridges.  For residents it can be quite irksome when a bridge goes up just as you're trying to walk or drive over it but from a pedestrian perspective … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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Review The Gwen Chicago

Review The Gwen Chicago This is post three of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some accumulated free nights. Pretty much everything … [Read more...] about Review The Gwen Chicago

Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

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Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries. All theater ticket deals List of  all ways to get Chicago Theater Ticket Deals and Discounts. Broadway in Chicago Rush tickets are back! Current Broadway in Chicago Rush Ticket Deals What are Rush Tickets? Broadway in Chicago (BIC)  is a … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

Posted by Chicago Cheap Filed Under: Entertainment · Theatre

Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago

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Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago. Admission prices vary by day of visit and/or activities. Depending on where you go and what you do this could be an affordable day of family fun on the farm.  Always check the website and/or call for hours as all events subject to … [Read more...] about Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago

Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park

Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park When: Friday, Oct 22, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave. Spend the evening in the park meeting your neighbors, learning about wildlife and warming up next to a fire.  Due to COVID-19, we are unable to provide … [Read more...] about Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park

Free Chicago Police Department Carjacking Webinars

Free Chicago Police Department Carjacking Webinars Chicago Police Department (CPD) District will be hosting a Vehicular Hijacking webinar for residents.  Presumably these will be about how to protect yourself from a carjacking - not how to commit one!  In response to the explosion of … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Police Department Carjacking Webinars

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