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The annual  Sor Juana  Festival honors the historic Mexican writer, feminist and nun, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, with a dynamic line-up of artists, writers, filmmakers and singers at the National Museum of Mexican Art through April 29, 2026.  Check out some of the exciting free or low-cost highlights. Advance registration and tickets are […]

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Dining at fast-food restaurants is no longer as inexpensive as it once was for families on a budget. Fortunately, McDonald’s is serving up more choices and more ways to save with the expansion of its affordable (and popular) McValue Menu. Hungry bargain hunters can now enjoy two new deals at participating locations — starting April […]

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Join the Swedish tradition of welcoming spring and banishing winter with a roaring bonfire, music, poetry, food and dance at the second annual Valborg in the Andersonville neighborhood on April 30, 2026. Sit around the bonfire and toss the worries you’ve written down into the flames to kick off this free, family-friendly tradition. Valborg ushers […]

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Explore the neoclassical beauty of the historic Chicago Cultural Center during free tours every Thursday and Friday. Discover the fascinating history and landmark status of one of Chicago’s most beloved architectural treasures.     Nicknamed the “People’s Palace,” the building opened in 1887 as the city’s first central public library. Boasting grand staircases and the […]

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Shake up your taste buds with Korean flavors! Shake Shack is expanding its popular menu with the introduction of a new limited-time Korean-style lineup. The special menu includes a burger, chicken sandwich, fries and a shake. And, for a limited time, customers can enjoy two of the new menu items at a big discount. Photo: […]

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