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Save money with ComEd Rebates

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Save money with ComEd Rebates. Every appliance comes with two price tags: the purchase price and the cost of operating the product. Energy Star certified appliances help consumers save money on operating costs by reducing energy use without sacrificing performance. ComEd appliance rebates put the … [Read more...] about Save money with ComEd Rebates

Recycle your old refrigerator for cash

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Recycle your old refrigerator for cash. It's back: ComEd is again picking up old refrigerators and freezers and will give you cash back. Read about all other ComEd rebates here. Fridge & Freezer Recycling ​​​​​​Old refrigerators and freezers can consume as much as four times more energy … [Read more...] about Recycle your old refrigerator for cash

Newberry Library: Free Shakespeare

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Newberry Library: Free Shakespeare. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare. Where:  The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, Ruggles Hall, 312-255-3610. When: Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00AM-11:00AM Doors open half an hour before the … [Read more...] about Newberry Library: Free Shakespeare

Chicago Cultural Center Free events for kids

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Chicago Cultural Center Free events for kids. Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630 When:  First and third Friday, 11-11:45 am. Check schedule or call before heading out.  Subject to change. What is Juicebox Get your kid’s creative “juices” flowing the first and … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free events for kids

National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago

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National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago celebration. When: Sunday, October 28, 2018 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th street, 312-738-1503, The NMMA is always free. About Each year over 10,000 visitors attend this event making it the … [Read more...] about National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago

Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North When:  Saturday, Saturday, October 20, 2018 2-4pm Register here. WTTW presents Community Cinema in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

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Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier When: October 5, 13, 27 November 10, 21, 24 December 1, 8, 15, 19, 2018 2:00pm-4:00pm Complete schedule. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand,  Multiple Locations Click on "Read more" links below. Sequence Ch!cago is a "free dynamic performance series celebrating … [Read more...] about Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

Visit museums free this weekend

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Visit museums free this weekend. The first full weekend of the month is coming, and that means Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and … [Read more...] about Visit museums free this weekend

Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 8

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Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 10. The Columbus Day Parade celebrates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus to America and Italian-American culture. When:  Monday, October 8, 2018. Parade steps off at 1PM.  The festivities begin with a 9am mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, … [Read more...] about Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 8

2018 Free Chicago Museum Days

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2018 Free Chicago Museum Days. Visiting museums can be very expensive.  Thanks to the Illinois General Assembly many museums are mandated by law to offer Illinois residents up to 52 free museum days each year.  Some museums are free year round.  Others offer free evenings.  A valid ID is required … [Read more...] about 2018 Free Chicago Museum Days

Lyric Opera Chicago tours $15

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Lyric Opera Chicago tours. If you have an interest in opera and/or architecture you might want to consider taking a Lyric Opera tour. When:   October 11, 20, November 2, 16, December 5, 8 2018 January 16, 19 February 10, 18, March 7, 16; April 15, 19 2019 10AM-11AM Where:  Lyric Opera, 20 N. … [Read more...] about Lyric Opera Chicago tours $15

Tour Soldier Field $15

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Tour Soldier Field $15. Experience both the historic and modern-day journey of Soldier Field Stadium. When: Open tour schedule will be updated at the end of each month. (Click on "Tours" then scroll down).  Additional tour dates and times for the following month will become available then. No … [Read more...] about Tour Soldier Field $15

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Free events Newberry Library

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Free events Newberry Library. Following are multiple lectures and events at the Newberry. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Open to the Public. All events are free and registration may be required. Click on link for each event. Friday, September 28, … [Read more...] about Free events Newberry Library

97 cheap and easy Halloween costumes

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97 cheap and easy Halloween costumes. Halloween is just around the corner. Be creative and save money by skipping high-priced, mass-produced, store-bought costumes this year. You can make great costumes using things you have around the house (think toilet paper or duct tape), can borrow from … [Read more...] about 97 cheap and easy Halloween costumes

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Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates

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Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates. There are many sites online that offer free help for carving a standard, ghoulish or any-themed pumpkin to celebrate Halloween. Most offer free patterns and instructions, tips, and hints.  Some offer pumpkin patterns for local sports teams, including … [Read more...] about Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates

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