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The BrokeAss lifestyle: How to find Chicago gyms that will let you exercise for free (or at least cheap)
Is it possible to get a high-class workout on the cheap? Photo: Chicago TribuneIf you're broke, then you probably know that it's not always the easiest thing to spring for creature comforts. For me, chief among these would be the cost of gym memberships, and it looks like I'm not...
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BrokeAsses: Denny's is offering free Grand Slams today until 2 p.m. Here's a map of Chicagoland locations
Gobble up a Grand Slam gratis. Photo: Business WireFree. Breakfast. Broke. Free. Denny's. Commercials. Nanerpuss. Grand Slam. Chickens.Chicagoans (and everywhere else-oans), you have until 2 p.m. to score a free Grand Slam breakfast from Denny's -- last year when they did this, the breakfast chain doled out more than 2...
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February Means Free!
Free admission at the Art Institute of Chicago for all of February
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Candidate: I saved CTA free ride program
"Going Public" noticed this sign taped on the bus shelter in the 500 block of West Grand Avenue this morning. It's a sign touting Democratic State Sen. Rickey R. Hendon, who is running for lieutenant governor."Hendon saves free rides for seniors!," the sign declares. Hendon has been vocal in keeping...
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Giveaway: Catan Online World memberships
I'm excited to announce our first Puzzler giveaway: a coupon for a free month of premium gameplay at Catan Online World -- and I've got five of them to give away. All you have to do to enter is post a comment below or tweet something to @redeyegames before midnight...
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The Free Store is Back
Think of this store like one of the Take a Penny, Leave a Penny trays you see at the 7-11 checkout counter. It bypasses the cash register completely, so if you see something you like, take it. If you want to bring something to donate, do that, too....
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Free Shedd Aquarium admission this week
Shedd Aquarium had a new male beluga whale born in December to Puiji, their female beluga. (AP)General admission to Shedd Aquarium is free this week until Thursday, thanks to their community discount initiative. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays....
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CTA rider gives pedway love
A 48-year-old Buena Park rider wrote to "Going Public" about the new pedway. What do you think of the new pedway?"Another first for me! The pedway under Block 37 is now open and it is very nice! I have been taking the No. 148 bus from Clarendon/Junior to Michigan/Monroe and walking...
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Next Stop: Surly Dinner, Free Cake
Leave 2009 on a tasty, beery note with a four-course dinner sponsored by Surly Brewing, taking place at Rodan. Sunday, Brasserie Jo celebrates the French holiday King Day by offering complimentary "King's Cake" to all dining guests, prepared by Chicago's French Pastry School....
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CTA offers penny rides on New Years
It's not a free ride but a cheap one. In keeping with tradition, the CTA is offering penny rides on New Year's Eve beginning at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 until 6 a.m. on Jan. 1, according to a press release. Also, Miller Lite is offering free rides on New...
