Streeterville is the area east of Michigan Avenue and north of the Chicago River. Map Teeming with restaurants, offering beach and river access and adjacent to Navy Pier it's become, over the last 20 years, a residential neighborhood crammed full of expensive high rise condos. Getting around … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Streeterville
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Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Gold Coast
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Gold Coast. The Gold Coast gets its name from the streets lined with expensive homes and high rise condos. Map. It's also the home to Rush Street also known as the Viagra Triangle. The shenanigans of Rush Street run along Division Street around State … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Gold Coast
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Old Town
Old Town is an historic and mostly residential neighborhood of expensive single family homes, townhomes, and condos. The main strip of commercial restaurants and shopping is on Wells Street between Division and North Avenue. Map. Getting around Old Town is easy. You can take the CTA, pedal a … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Old Town
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: West Loop
The West Loop/Near West side is an evolving area. Map. The area was once exclusively the home to wholesale food businesses, meatpacking, warehouses and art galleries and still has an industrial feel. While residential development is booming and prices per square foot rival the nearby developed … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: West Loop
Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
3 Floyds in Munster, Indiana is one of the nation's finest microbreweries. Every Saturday, they offer free tours of the brewery. Tours are Saturdays at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. . Each tour takes a maximum of 20 people and is first come, first served, with a signup sheet at the door. … [Read more...] about Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
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Factory tour: Revolution Brewing Revolution Brewing has its beer-making operations near Belmont and Kedzie in Avondale, just off the Kennedy Expressway. Location: 3340 N. Kedzie Avenue, (773) 588-2267. Tours are $10, last about 45 minutes and are on: Wednesday-Thursday: 6pm; Friday: 6pm, … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
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Goose Island was the first of the Chicago microbreweries, and now it's almost reached macro status. The main brewery, on the Near West Side and the 1800 North Clybourn locations offer tours of their operations. Goose Island Brewery, 1800 W. Fulton, (312) 226-1119. Hourly tours Thursdays 2:00 … [Read more...] about Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
Discovery Center: Low cost lifelong learning classes
Founded in 1978, The Discovery Center is Chicago's Lifelong Learning Center. As Chicago's largest and longest running independent adult education program, we present fun, stimulating classes by qualified independent instructors who enjoy introducing others to their subjects. Learn among friends for … [Read more...] about Discovery Center: Low cost lifelong learning classes
Free tours with a local Chicago Greeter
The Chicago Greeter program is a volunteer only group of Chicago residents who provide free “visits” for tourists visiting Chicago. "Explore Chicago with a friendly, knowledgeable local as your guide. This free service matches visitors with enthusiastic, city-wise volunteers for 2-4 hour guided … [Read more...] about Free tours with a local Chicago Greeter
Surprise deals from Redbox
During the month of October, Redbox is running a new Carve Out a Deal promotion that will get you surprise discounts on movie and video game rentals. To get the discounts, text “DEALS” to 727272. Each week, Redbox will text you up to two mobile scratch cards that will reveal a promo code for a … [Read more...] about Surprise deals from Redbox
Free comedy at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square
Sure, you could stay home and watch cartoons on Sunday night, but why not go out and see actual live comedy performers on stage for free? Every Sunday at 8:00 pm, Cole's Bar presents Cole's Chicago Cabaret, a free comedy show. The drinks aren't free, but there are lots of specials, such as cheap … [Read more...] about Free comedy at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square
How to see iO Chicago cheap
Once upon a time, it was known as ImprovOlympic, but then the International Olympic Committee complained. Now, it's just iO Chicago, located at North and Kingsbury. iO is both a theatre and a training center for improvisational comedy. There's are shows every day, some in repetoire and some by … [Read more...] about How to see iO Chicago cheap
Discounts at Cinemark every Tuesday
If you're a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays. Cinemark offers its weekly Discount Day every Tuesday at participating locations. Ticket prices range from $1 to $5.75, depending on the location. (There is an upcharge for 3-D films.) The offer is not valid for new movies on … [Read more...] about Discounts at Cinemark every Tuesday
Feeding yourself and your family when you’re in a jam
One of the best ways to save money is to learn to cook and learn to shop. These are skills that take some practice to learn, and you need to eat. If you find yourself in a bind, or if you are simply looking for some low-cost menu ideas, here are some suggestions: If you know nothing else, know … [Read more...] about Feeding yourself and your family when you’re in a jam
Prepay for $10 haircuts at Cost Cutters
Trimming your grooming costs is always good. For a limited time, get a haircut for just $10 at Cost Cutters — when you prepay for four at a time, for a total of $40. With school starting, this might be a wise investment for parents since it can get your son or daughter a cut now for back-to-school … [Read more...] about Prepay for $10 haircuts at Cost Cutters
