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Enjoy the sounds of the holiday on the biggest scale ever at the 52nd annual Tuba Christmas at the historic Palmer House Hotel on December 20, 2025. Tuba players from around the world will descend upon the Grand and State Ballroom in the Plamer House to perform a spirited concert of holiday tunes. Conducted by […]

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Popeyes is starting off the year strong with lots of value for diners on a budget.  The new limited-time value menu makes it easier for customers to enjoy the popular chicken restaurant’s bold flavors without breaking the bank.  Photo: Popeyes From Jan. 5 to Feb. 15, 2026, Popeyes is offering a $5 Faves Menu with […]

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For the first time ever, the iconic Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will feature Chicago’s midnight countdown on the country’s most-watched New Year’s Eve Broadcast. Chicago will host the free New Year’s Eve countdown on the Chicago Riverwalk on December 31, 2025, kicking off at 7 pm. Witness the historic first Chicago New Year’s […]

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Parents are always looking for ways to stretch their budget. And this family-friendly offer from IHOP will definitely make families joyous and merry this holiday season. Take a break from shopping and take the kids to IHOP for a frugal feast because the little ones get to eat for FREE. Then, use the extra money […]

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Chicago celebrates the seven-day, African American holiday of Kwanzaa with performances, plays, story-times and festivals throughout the city. Head to the Washington Park refectory for a free day of music, cultural experiences and a marketplace with the Pre-Kwanzaa Holiday Celebration and Marketplace on December 20, 2025. Celebrate Umoja, the first Kwanzaa principle, which means unity, […]

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