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Float along with smiling Irish eyes and hop a St. Patrick’s Day Green River Cruise on the Chicago River from March 13-17, 2026. Enjoy skyline views on a three-story luxury yacht while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. View the legendary bright green of the Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day while dancing, sipping cocktails and relaxing […]

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Good morning, Chick-fil-A! While many Chick-fil-A locations give away FREE food to local customers, it’s not often the popular chicken restaurant offers a national giveaway. That’s why this generous offer gives the chain’s loyal customers one more reason to cluck about why Chick-fil-A is so loved in the world of quick-service restaurants.  Image: Chick-fil-A From […]

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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 signature and most unusual St. Patrick’s Day event is the beloved tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green. Although the river already has a greenish hue, a secret formula of environmentally friendly dye transforms the waves into a vivid green, worthy of St. Patrick’s Day.   This year’s St. Patrick’s Day river dyeing event […]

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More cheese, please! There’s just something so good and comforting about digging into a delicious bowl of chili.   And one of the best places to pick up a good cup of chili is at Wendy’s. For many, it’s the go-to item on the popular fast-food restaurant’s menu — perfect as a snack (with fries for […]

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