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Free City of Chicago Cannabis Resource Fair

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Free City of Chicago Cannabis Resource Fair When: Sat, February 1, 2020, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST Register Where:  UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd. The Cannabis Resource Fair will provide the public and businesses information on various subjects related to the legalization of cannabis.  This … [Read more...] about Free City of Chicago Cannabis Resource Fair

How to register to vote in Chicago

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How to register to vote in Chicago.  If you haven't registered to vote yet - no worries now is the time to do it.  Not sure if you're registered? Check here.  Don't wait for Early Voting or Election Day to register. The primary is March 17, 2020 and it will probably be an insane asylum. There … [Read more...] about How to register to vote in Chicago

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily Chicago on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram, and … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Earn $230 as a Chicago Election Judge

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Earn $230 as a Chicago Election Judge The next elections are: March 17, 2020 Primary Election and November 3, 2020 General Election About Election Judges There is a shortage of Election Judges for the upcoming election(s). The shortage is most acute in many North side wards including the 42nd, … [Read more...] about Earn $230 as a Chicago Election Judge

Earn $450 as a Chicago Election Coordinator

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Earn $450 as a Chicago Election Coordinator The next elections are: March 17, 2020 Primary Election and November 3, 2020 General Election About Election Coordinators and Judges There is a shortage of Election Judges and Election Coordinators for the upcoming election(s). The shortage is most … [Read more...] about Earn $450 as a Chicago Election Coordinator

How to find cheap parking in Chicago

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How to find cheap parking in Chicago. Parking in Chicago can be very expensive. Depending on where and when you park in Chicago, the cost and hours of operation vary. Please see the rate map here.  Meters in the Loop are $7.00 per hour,  $4.50 in the Central Business District and $2 outside the … [Read more...] about How to find cheap parking in Chicago

Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago has long been a leading center of research in ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The museum is small (72,000 square feet) and admission is free. Groups of 10 or more should … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

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Explore Cook County Forest Preserves. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with more than 69,000-acres, is the largest forest preserve district in the United States. It receives an estimated 40 million visits each year. The locations are too numerous but you can search by facilities and … [Read more...] about Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

Chicago Children’s Museum Free Admission Days

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Chicago Children's Museum Free Admission Days. Free days and discount days Play Late Thursdays: Every Thursday at 4-8 pm, groups of up to 4 people pay just $20. If your group is more than 4, each extra person pays $5 each. Learn more about Play Late Thursdays. The first Sunday of every … [Read more...] about Chicago Children’s Museum Free Admission Days

Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago

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Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago. When:  Each Friday of the year at 12:10 p.m., free Noonday concerts. September through June in the Sanctuary or Buchanan Chapel (except when otherwise noted). To get to Buchanan Chapel enter door to the left of the main church entrance.  Walk all … [Read more...] about Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago

Free tour Newberry Library

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Free tour Newberry Library Where:  Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. When:  Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm and Saturdays at 10:30 am. The Newberry Library offers free public tours of the building.  The tours are an introduction to the library and how to utilize the … [Read more...] about Free tour Newberry Library

Handmade Market at Empty Bottle

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Handmade Market at Empty Bottle connects the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. When: October-April, 12:00PM-4:30PM, Saturday January 11, Where:  The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Avenue, (773) 276-3600. Admission free. There will be over 30 sellers at … [Read more...] about Handmade Market at Empty Bottle

Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 15-March 8

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Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon. Where: 337 E. Randolph St.,  (312) 742-3918. Hours: Weather Permitting Monday-Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Zamboni times 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm Friday-Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm; Zamboni times 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm Skate rental stops … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 15-March 8

Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant

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Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant. If you've always felt that an area of your neighborhood could use some trees this may be a great solution to improve your neighborhood for free, to spend time with your neighbors and be the neighborhood hero. Openlands Openlands is one of the oldest … [Read more...] about Free Neighborhood Improvement Tree Grant

Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers Balance Rewards members age 55 and older a discount on all regularly priced merchandise in-store.  If you are shopping online make sure your birthday is entered into your Walgreens account and then use the Promo … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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