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Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

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Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art. Every Tuesday is free day for Illinois residents but if you're a non-resident or want to go on a different day here's a deal: $12 -- Museum of Contemporary Art: Admission for 1 The Deal Travelzoo members save 20% on admission to the Museum of … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

Discount tickets to Legoland

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Discount tickets to Legoland. $13.98 for General Admission for One Adult or Child to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago ($27.95 Value) Where: Legoland: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg,  847-592-9700 Choice of: General Admission for One Adult or Child … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Legoland

Free water test for Chicago residents

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Free water test for Chicago residents. If you're concerned about the lead levels in your water Chicago residents can test their water for free.  How it works To get your free test you can either call 311 or fill out a form here to request a kit. The City of Chicago Department of Water … [Read more...] about Free water test for Chicago residents

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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater Not confirmed for 2021

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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater. Where:  Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave., 773-871-6604 When:  Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 10:30AM-2:30PM Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater will be shown during the Southport Art Fest.  For those … [Read more...] about Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater Not confirmed for 2021

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Free Northern District of Illinois Court History Museum

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Free Northern District of Illinois Court History Museum Where:  Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, U.S. District Court, Room 2144 A, 219 S. Dearborn Street When:  Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 6 p.m., closed on federal holidays Well I did not know anything about this museum until I saw an … [Read more...] about Free Northern District of Illinois Court History Museum

U-Pick Farms around Chicago

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U-Pick Farms around Chicago. It's that time of year again. Growing up we would, at least once a year, drive out to farms and pick berries, pumpkins and apples if our apple tree wasn't producing that year. It was fun to run around in the fields and be helpful. And I'm sure it was economical because … [Read more...] about U-Pick Farms around Chicago

Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

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Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center New discounts to consider: Matinee and Two-film discount Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St, 312-846 2800. I recently wanted to see two films and noticed at the two-film discount.  TWO-FILM DISCOUNT Buy a ticket at our regular … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

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Volunteer at Wooded Island

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Volunteer at Wooded Island.  When: 4th Saturday, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 21, October 26, November 23, 2019 10AM-2PM Contact Jerry Levy at Jerry Levy at (312) 832-0215 (day), or (773) 955-6384 (evening) with questions. Where: Meet at the South … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Wooded Island

2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

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2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen. 30 art galleries in Pilsen open their doors to the public. When: Second Friday of each month, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. FREE Where: Event Information and maps at 1945 S. Halsted. Meet the artists, have some wine and cheese and learn something about art. … [Read more...] about 2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

Booze rules at Millennium Park

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Booze rules at Millennium Park. The new season of Grant Park concerts is out. I'll have those posts up later this month. Here are the security protocols instituted at Millennium Park. Download the Millennium Park Rules (PDF) New security perimeter (Additional rules and regulations) Millennium … [Read more...] about Booze rules at Millennium Park

Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve

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Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve When:  Select Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, 2019 Where: West Ridge Nature Preserve (Park No. 568),5801 N. Western Ave.adjacent to Rosehill Cemetery (walk-in … [Read more...] about Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve

ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays

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ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays. When: Every Tuesday, All Day (Always call first, promotions end without notice). Where:  Showplace Icon Theater, Roosevelt Collection Shops, 1011 S Delano Ct, (312) 447-6304.  This is the mall behind the Target on Roosevelt Road. The Deal Every … [Read more...] about ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays

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Harold Washington Library Free STEAM event

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Harold Washington Library Free STEAM event Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Schedule subject to change or cancellation. When:  Saturday, May 11, 2019 (11:00AM – 3:00PM) Children 3 to 11 and your families, celebrate the power of STEAM - science, … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free STEAM event

Free Chicago Audubon Society Bird Walks

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Free Chicago Audubon Society Bird Walks. Get some exercise and enjoy nature.  The Chicago Audubon Society (CAS) leads free bird walks periodically around Chicago. Free Wooded Island Bird Walks Free Spring Migratory Bird Walks at North Park Village Additional Chicago Audubon bird walks schedule … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Audubon Society Bird Walks

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