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
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2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
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2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. I always recommend that everyone always call everywhere first to confirm things like days and hours of operation, ticketing procedures and free days because things change constantly. I don't recommend checking online exclusively because … [Read more...] about 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
Landmarks Illinois $7 Lectures
Landmarks Illinois $7 Lectures. Landmarks Illinois sponsors a series of free inexpensive lectures Preservation Snapshots throughout the year. All events take place at the Auditorium Building, Roosevelt University’s Congress Lounge, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor unless otherwise … [Read more...] about Landmarks Illinois $7 Lectures
Free Amtrak webinar
Free Amtrak webinar When: Tuesday, October 12th at 10 AM, or 2 PM EST If you're thinking about travel Amtrak is offering a free webinar. Part 1 of the rail series where rail experts will discuss Amtrak's California Zephyr! The Zephyr, which starts in Chicago and ends just outside … [Read more...] about Free Amtrak webinar
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
Cheap eats South Loop Chicago
Cheap eats South Loop Chicago. The South Loop is home to Roosevelt, Columbia, DePaul, Robert Morris University and John Marshall Law School so it's chock full of cheap and good dining options to cater to all the students and bargain hunters. Check each restaurant for days and hours of … [Read more...] about Cheap eats South Loop Chicago
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 tours Clarke House
Free tours Clarke House When: Opening October 16 & 17 as part of Open House Chicago. Tours: Wednesdays & Saturdays at 1pm starting October 20, 2021. FREE Admission Where: Clarke House Museum, 1827 S. Indiana Ave., 312-326-1480 The Clarke House Museum is Chicago's … [Read more...] about Free tours Clarke House
Free Black Garbage carts available in Chicago
Free Black Garbage carts available in Chicago, The Chicago Suntimes has reported that the Departments of Street and Sanitation has found funding to provide residents with free replacement black garbage carts. Apparently there has been a shortage for some time. You can request … [Read more...] about Free Black Garbage carts available in Chicago
$1 Nest thermostat from ComEd
$1 Nest thermostat from ComEd ComEd is offering a Nest thermostat for $1 after instant rebate plus $10.25 for sales tax. My thermostat crapped out the last day of the last time it was really cold. I saw this offer long ago and was hoping it would come back before I need to run my … [Read more...] about $1 Nest thermostat from ComEd
Attend a Chicago Police CAPS Beat meeting
Attend a Chicago Police CAPS Beat meeting. If you're like me and concerned about the increase in crime in your area (and that the mainstream media doesn't always report) consider attending a Chicago Police CAPS Beat meeting. They're free (well - funded by our tax dollars). What is CAPS … [Read more...] about Attend a Chicago Police CAPS Beat meeting
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
Review Four Seasons Chicago
Review Four Seasons Chicago This is post two of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews. Links to other hotel reviews are below. During lockdown from November 2020-March 2021 I took some staycations. At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some … [Read more...] about Review Four Seasons Chicago
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/myWalgreens members age 55 and older a discount on all regularly priced merchandise in-store and online. Save 20%in-store and online on select brands. Senior Savings Day at Walgreens First … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens
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