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Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan

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Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan.  If you're there at lunch time Monday - Friday dine at Fooda and get $2 off. Get a mall coupon booklet When you enter the mall on the right side is the concierge desk. Collect the shoppers guide. It contains a map and store listing but also offers discounts at … [Read more...] about Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan

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Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park

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Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park. Here's what's there and everything is free except the Climbing Wall, City Mini Golf, scooter rental and reserved Tennis Courts. The Climbing Wall and Tennis Courts are open. Mini Golf will open April 20, 2018 weather permitting. Location:  337 E. Randolph, … [Read more...] about Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park

Downtown Chicago Dive Bars

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Downtown Chicago Dive Bars. I'm asked, a lot, where can you go to get a cheap drink downtown?  Well that would be at one of our illustrious dive bars.  Please don't take offense.  I have drank at all of these bars. These establishments serve their purpose in the affordable early morning, day and … [Read more...] about Downtown Chicago Dive Bars

Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker

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Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker.  As usual as winter has (almost) ended the roads are a mess with potholes.  Now you can see where all the reported potholes are on the City of Chicago's pothole tracker website!  Check it out here. If you have a tire busting … [Read more...] about Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker

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Discount theater tickets from TodayTix

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Discount theater tickets from TodayTix. TodayTix is another discount theater ticket app that we can put in our arsenal to save money on theater tickets. TodayTix (TT) started in New York and expanded to Chicago in 2015. I've recently tested it and it worked out great. What is TodayTix (TT) TT, … [Read more...] about Discount theater tickets from TodayTix

Posted by Chicago Cheap Filed Under: Entertainment · Theatre

Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal

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Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal The Art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier Ferris have created a joint ticket deal. For $35 adults get General Admission to the Art Institute and a ride on the Ferris Wheel Deal. Navy Pier has also extended it's free trolley to run to the Art Institute of … [Read more...] about Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal

Discount Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago tickets

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Discount Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago tickets. Guide to Willis Tower. 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 Facebook and on Twitter. Getting up to the top of the iconic … [Read more...] about Discount Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago tickets

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Discount tickets Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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Discount tickets Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Where: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand If you haven't been to Chicago's Shakespeare Theater lately or ever here's a chance to check it out on the cheap. Discount tickets Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream": Abridged … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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Getting to and from Midway Airport

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Getting to and from Midway Airport. Midway Airport is located approximately 11 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.  There are multiple transportation options available to the city: public transit, airport shuttles, taxicabs, biking and Uber. Note: This information was accurate when it was … [Read more...] about Getting to and from Midway Airport

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Go Chicago Card: Attractions on the cheap

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Go Chicago Card:  Attractions on the cheap. The Go Chicago Card offers three types of multi-attraction passes that enable you to see top Chicago attractions on the cheap.  Savings are up to 55% off retail admission prices. These flexible purchase options provide admission to up to 27 attractions … [Read more...] about Go Chicago Card: Attractions on the cheap

CityPass Chicago: Attractions on the cheap

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CityPass Chicago: Attractions on the cheap. The CityPass Chicago is a booklet of admission tickets to five Chicago attractions on the cheap. Savings are up to 52% off retail admission prices. I reviewed the prices for these attractions separately and this is a really good deal if you only want … [Read more...] about CityPass Chicago: Attractions on the cheap

Free McCormick Place Art Collection

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Free McCormick Place Art Collection. McCormick Place has a new app called Marty (which I'll cover in a later post after I test it).  While checking out the app I discovered that McCormick Place has an art collection (the app contains a link to a pdf).  Who knew? How you get access to it is another … [Read more...] about Free McCormick Place Art Collection

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Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy

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Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy. Vidal Sassoon Academy needs models to help students practice their skills, so it offers great prices to attract people. Where:  Vidal Sassoon Academy 181 N. Clark Chicago To make an appointment, call 312-726-2279. When:  Student services are offered … [Read more...] about Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy

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