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Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Rush Street

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining - Rush Street.  The City will be closing select streets to traffic again this year to enable expanded outdoor dining.  Sidewalk patios will be extended into the street and at some locations there will be a few communal tables set up for dining on … [Read more...] about Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Rush Street

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Chicago Lakefront Restaurants

Chicago Lakefront Restaurants Since we only have a few months of great weather in this city it’s always worth the splurge to drink and/or snack or dine alfresco at the beach or along the lakefront.  The beaches reopen May 28-Labor Day (Sept 6) so there's not a lot of time to enjoy our … [Read more...] about Chicago Lakefront Restaurants

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AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays

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AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays.  AMC "Discount Tuesdays" offer $6.50 movie tickets all day (w/tax downtown Chicago = $7.28) for AMC Stubs members (join for free) at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations.  Cameo Combos These are not currently available. Pair a … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays

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Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston Where:  Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL  847-491-4000. Admission:  free When:  Regular Hours Tues., Sat., Sun. 10AM-5PM, Weds., Thurs., Fri. 10AM-8PM, Closed … [Read more...] about Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

Free movies Harold Washington Library

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Free movies Harold Washington Library Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium or Video Library, Lower Level 312-747-4300.   Online As part of the Chicago Public Library's Art, Movies and Performances series the Harold … [Read more...] about Free movies Harold Washington Library

Free rides from Gestcart

Free rides from Gestcart.  The bus was taking forever and I was too lazy to walk when this golf cart went by. I downloaded the app and got a free ride home (plus tip).  Gestcart works like Uber.  You enter your location and destination.  The app is a little buggy and it took … [Read more...] about Free rides from Gestcart

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Save money at Big Lots

Save money with Big Lots. Big Lots started out selling odd lots and close outs, that is merchandise that traditional retailers couldn't sell similar to TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Ross and Homegoods.  Now Big Lots sells brand-name item. all at a discount. Good deals on food items l love Big Lots … [Read more...] about Save money at Big Lots

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Maggie Daley Park open

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Maggie Daley Park open.  Maggie Daley Park is reopening in phases.  Always check your park location before heading out as situations can change. Where:  Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph 312-742-3918 info@maggiedaleypark.com When: Now through May 31, 2021 (Phased … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park open

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