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Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops

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Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops The Harold Washington Library Center offers an ongoing History and Genealogy series of workshops and lectures to help people research their family history. Where:  Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Always … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440) offers activities and programs year round.  Walk through the beautiful scenery throughout the 385 acres, including 26 gardens, four natural areas, including prairie … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Free motorcycle classes Harper College

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Free motorcycle classes Harper College. If you're considering learning to ride, all Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Motorcycle Safety Training Courses for Cook County and Northern Illinois are administered by Harper College. 04/23/2021 Update:  Spring semester courses are full. … [Read more...] about Free motorcycle classes Harper College

Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10

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Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10 Lettuce Entertain You has really good restaurants at all different price points all over the City and many in the suburbs.  A great way to save money is to earn points for meals you would have had anyway and then redeem them for free … [Read more...] about Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10

Rent an RV for your next vacation

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Rent an RV for your next vacation.  Are you planning your summer vacation but don't want to fly?  Or are you planning to stay close to home but don't want to be crammed in a car for hours?  Your solution: Rent an RV. An RV eliminates the need for crowded airports and airplanes, … [Read more...] about Rent an RV for your next vacation

Green City Market every Wednesday

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Green City Market every Wednesday Go to the link and read all the rules and procedures before heading out.  Learn more and plan your visit here.   Where:  1817 N. Clark St.  When: Reopening Wednesdays, May 5-October 27, 2021, 7:00am–1:00pm Green City Market every … [Read more...] about Green City Market every Wednesday

Green City Market West Loop every Saturday

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Green City Market West Loop every Saturday When: Saturdays June 5-October 30, 2021, 8am–1pm All market dates and hours are subject to change. Where: Mary Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon St. Go to the link and read all the rules and procedures before heading out.  Learn more and plan your visit … [Read more...] about Green City Market West Loop every Saturday

Navy Pier reopening April 30 Updated

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Navy Pier reopening April 30.  Navy Pier will reopen in phases beginning April 30.  Many restaurants at Navy Pier already had large outdoor patios.  Also Navy Pier booze rules allow you to walk around with your cocktail and social distance.   People who purchase an alcoholic … [Read more...] about Navy Pier reopening April 30 Updated

Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago.  All shows are virtual. Live Stream: "Comics Quarantined" Chirping Bird: A Free Comedy Show -- Online The Completely Different Late Show (Online Edition) Mothers Day Virtual Word Bingo and Survey Says Mother's Day - Laff Jam Comedian Justin Leon Comedian … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Green City Market every Saturday

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Green City Market every Saturday. Go to the link and read all the rules and procedures before heading out.  Learn more and plan your visit here.   Where:  1817 N. Clark St.  When:  Reopening May 1, 2021.  May-October, every Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm. Open rain … [Read more...] about Green City Market every Saturday

Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures

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Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. VIRTUAL EVENTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED Most events are in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level.  Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Always call … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures

How to find Unclaimed Money

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How to find Unclaimed Money. If the government owes you money and you do not collect it, then it's unclaimed. This also applies to banks, credit unions, pensions, insurance companies and other sources. The following information explains where to look for unclaimed money and how you can avoid scams … [Read more...] about How to find Unclaimed Money

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Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up

Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up When: Saturday, April 24, 2021 9am-1pm. The regular outdoor market will resume in Mid-May. Where: The Joinery 2533 W. Homer. The Blue line Western stop is 1 ½ blocks to the east. The Western Avenue and Armitage Avenue bus stops are 1-2 blocks away. Check out … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up

Free Art Institute Earth Day Celebration Virtual

Free Art Institute Earth Day Celebration The Art Institute is celebrating Earth Day with several events exploring the natural world.  There are conversations, performances and kids activities all with an Earth Day theme. When:  Select dates and times, April 21-30, 2021 Registration … [Read more...] about Free Art Institute Earth Day Celebration Virtual

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition. The bridge lift schedule is tentative due to Covid.  Bridge lifts are subject to boat traffic 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 … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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