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Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum

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Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum Where:  Chicago SPorts Museum, Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch, Water Tower Place, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Level 7 When:  Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., ​Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 … [Read more...] about Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum

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Northerly Island $5 snowtrekking

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Northerly Island $5 snow trekking When:   January 4, 11, 18, 2020 10AM-2PM. Where: Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., Call (312) 745-2910. Age Range: Any. Call to confirm. Event subject to change without notice. There must be at least three inches of snow. Check out snowshoeing and … [Read more...] about Northerly Island $5 snowtrekking

Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago

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Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago.  As discussed in other posts certain Illinois Museums are required to offer free admission to Illinois residents for 52 days a year. Free Winter Weekdays at Art Institute of Chicago Now through March 4, 2020.  Open daily 10:30–5:00PM; Every Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago

Free Museum: The Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago

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Free Museum: The Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago. Where:  5811 S. Ellis Avenue, Bergman Gallery, Cobb Hall 418 Admission is free. The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago is a small museum dedicated to modern art. It has a small, changing exhibition space. The … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago

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Chicago French Market Happy Hour

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Chicago French Market Happy Hour. When: Mondays - Fridays 4:30PM-6:30PM Location:  131 N. Clinton, between Randolph and Washington, 312-575-0306.  Market hours: … [Read more...] about Chicago French Market Happy Hour

Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital

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Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital. Program suspended until further notice. Car seats aren't cheap, but they are necessary. They keep kids safe, and that's a good thing. To make it easier for more people to have the right-size car seats, Stroger Hospital sells infant, convertible, and booster … [Read more...] about Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital

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How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver’s license UPDATED

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How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver's license COTC Update 12/10/19:  Due to the federally mandated REAL ID program, wait times at Driver Services facilities have increased. Please be patient and be aware that the DMV may need to suspend certain services, including drive tests, to ensure that they … [Read more...] about How to get an Illinois REAL ID driver’s license UPDATED

Free WickerICE Rink

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Free WickerICE Rink ice skating When:  Closed and waiting for rink to freeze Where: Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen WickerICE is a Community Designed, Funded, and Maintained Non-Refrigerated 120ft X 60ft ICE RINK in Wicker Park. Details for the season Visit WickerICE FACEBook Each Monday … [Read more...] about Free WickerICE Rink

Free films Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films Chicago Cultural Center Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North Wednesday, December 11, 2019 5:00PM-9:00PM Reception at 5pm in GAR Hall.  Doors Open at 5:30pm, Film screening at 6pm, Q&A to follow screening RSVP Screening and … [Read more...] about Free films Chicago Cultural Center

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Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library

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Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Always call ahead. Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Most events are held in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level. Check the signage or with the info … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library

Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Let me start out by saying that there is nothing free or cheap at the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery except the views.  It's a gorgeous space and definitely a splurge-worthy experience. This isn't the Starbucks to go to to get a cup of coffee, because the … [Read more...] about Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Free Pilsen Winter Market When: Sunday, Nov 24, 2019, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Then every other Sunday through April Where:  Honky Tonk BBQ, 1800 S. Racine Ave. Chicago’s Largest Variety of Latina Artists, Bakers and  Produce Makers Under One Roof The Winter season of the Pilsen Community Market … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids

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Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids When: Call to confirm before heading out. Schedule Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, 312-746-5100. 2019 Monthly Themes Each month we dig into a different theme for Morning Glories and Fiddleheads, and use the plant … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids

Free kids events Harold Washington Library

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Free kids events Harold Washington Library Where: Harold Washington Library Center, Thomas Hughes Children's Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4200 When:  Subject to change and cancellation.  Call first! Find all events here. Click on "Events", then filter for "Harold Washington … [Read more...] about Free kids events Harold Washington Library

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. It's not clear where the walks start and no one from the Museum responded to my email. I would arrive at the entrance to the museum at 7AM. The museum opens at … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks

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