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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center.  The Chicago Cultural Center is currently closed.  Due to the pandemic the DCASE (Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events) budget has been cut by 50% so no idea when it will re-open.  They are broadcasting the Dame Myra Hess concert … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Get $10 off your first 3 DoorDash orders

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Get $10 off your first 3 DoorDash orders Get $10 off your first 3 DoorDash orders ($30 free) when you sign-up with my link (new customers only). Order local with a $0 delivery fee* on orders of $15 or more. $0 Delivery Fee: Offer valid 12 AM PST through 11:59 PM PST on 4/12/2020 at participating … [Read more...] about Get $10 off your first 3 DoorDash orders

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Free streaming Goodman Theatre encore shows

Free streaming Goodman Theatre encore shows The Goodman Theatre is offering FREE and On Demand productions of selected favorites from their video vault—including world premieres, a re-imagined classic and a ground-breaking international collaboration.  Enjoy world-class theater from the … [Read more...] about Free streaming Goodman Theatre encore shows

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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping.  The Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) offer camping to all Cook County residents from $22-$264 per night.  Options are from mulched tent pads to large bunkhouses that sleep 16 people.  Non-Cook County residents are also welcome for … [Read more...] about Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

What to watch on TV: Tina Turner: One Last Time

What to watch on TV: Tina Turner: One Last Time What to watch on TV:  Tina Turner: One Last Time In 2000, Tina Turner's final UK concert was filmed at London's Wembley Stadium with a state-of-the-art stage set, 18 cameras, and one of the world's top directors. Turner's inspiring, powerful … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Tina Turner: One Last Time

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Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday

Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday. When: Every first Sunday of the month from 1:00-4:00pm Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Always call to confirm. Subject to change without notice. Head to HPAC  for a full afternoon of activities throughout the center for the public, … [Read more...] about Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday

Explore Chicago Park District Parks

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Explore Chicago Park District Parks. As I'm sure you know all effective Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7, all Chicago Park District fieldhouses and playgrounds are closed.  The Chicago Park District has a good website.  You can read a description of each park, about the … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago Park District Parks

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Discount tickets 360 Chicago

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Discount tickets 360 Chicago Where: 875 N. Michigan Avenue, (formerly John Hancock Center), 94th Floor, 888-875-8439 When: 7 days: 9 AM - 9 PM Check for hours As always read all the Terms and conditions before purchasing your tickets.  All sales are final. General Admission for One … [Read more...] about Discount tickets 360 Chicago

Free Chicago Volunteer Expo

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Free Chicago Volunteer Expo. When:  Sunday, February 21, 2021  10AM-4pm Where: Virtual   Admission is free.Register to attend.  Free Chicago Volunteer Expo Virtually connect with over 75 nonprofit organizations from all over the city during the 9th annual Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Volunteer Expo

Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves

Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves.  The Lake County Forest Preserve District has 31,000 acres of natural land and is the second largest Forest Preserve District in Illinois. The locations are too numerous to list here but you can search by facilities and activity on the LCFP … [Read more...] about Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves

ACA reopens Sign up for health insurance

ACA reopens Sign up for health insurance The Affordable Care Act marketplace has reopened now through August 15.  This means that Illinois residents can sign up for health insurance plans even if they haven’t experienced a qualifying “life change.”  If you skipped signing up in 2020 you … [Read more...] about ACA reopens Sign up for health insurance

Chicago’s best thrift stores

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Chicago's best thrift stores.  If you've never tried thrift store shopping it's a great way to save money.  With the Marie Kondo craze people have been dumping off their junk for a few years now.  After a long period of lock down with nothing to do I'm sure people have dumped off more … [Read more...] about Chicago’s best thrift stores

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One month of Disney+ free with cereal purchase

One month of Disney+ free with cereal purchase Enjoy movies, shows and more from Disney’s vast catalog, which includes the worlds of Marvel, National Geographic, Pixar and Star Wars.  Thanks to this offer from Kellogg’s, you can new subscribers can check Disney+ for FREE. Stream the best … [Read more...] about One month of Disney+ free with cereal purchase

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