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This March, Baskin-Robbins is going bananas! The popular ice cream shop is the go-to place for banana lovers in March, thanks to its new flavor of the month – Banana Dulce de Leche – and weekly banana split special.  The new flavor is a gooey combination of banana custard and brown butter ice cream with […]

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are many diversified events, so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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More butter and syrup, please. Pancakes make everyone happy. And FREE pancakes make everyone really happy! For the 20th year, IHOP is celebrating its very own National Pancake Day on March 3, 2026.  Image: IHOP On March 3, 2026, IHOP will be flipping a FREE Short Stack of its World Famous Buttermilk Pancakes for diners at […]

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The 23rd annual Northwestside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade gears up at noon on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The parade kicks off at Onahan School, at 6634 W. Raven St. and Neola Avenue south to Northwest Highway and north to Harlem in the Norwood Park neighborhood.    This family-friendly parade is smaller and more neighborhood-focused […]

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Are you ready to spring into action for this giveaway from Denny’s? Spring Break season is on the horizon with all the fun, relaxation and rejuvenation it brings every year. And, this year, America’s Diner is serving up a must-pack accessory – the Denny’s Spring Break Pass. It’s the ticket to a craveable breakfast all […]

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