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  Popeyes is opening up a big box of savings! Bargain hunters know that bundled meal deals are the best option to save money when dining out. They always offer more value than buying the menu items separately. And, if there’s more food than you can eat, you can always save the extras for a […]

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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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Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue will shine even brighter during the 31st annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on November 22, 2025. This beloved holiday tradition combines a parade, lights, music, tree lighting and family activities for joy-filled holiday fun. The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. starting at Lights Festival Lane (401 North Michigan Avenue) with […]

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That’s a big win for Denny’s fans!  Thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays hitting a grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series, Denny’s is giving away its iconic Grand Slam breakfast away to fans for one week — as part of its Grand Slam giveaway.  Image: Denny’s From November 3 to 10, 2025, […]

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The beloved Chicago holiday tradition of lighting the Christmas tree that towers over Millennium Park will kick off on November 21, 2025. This live event will fill Millennium Park with music, fireworks and thousands of twinkling lights. A 53-foot-tall Colorado blue spruce was selected for this year’s Christmas tree, making it the 112th City of […]

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