AMY L. HAYDEN is the founder and editor of cheap free chicago. She lives in Lincoln Square, where she coparents two boys (a pre-tween and a tween) and spends her days writing stories, both real and imagined. Her boyfriend, Jack, gave her the idea for this website and continues on as her muse.
GERALD RITCHIE is a Chicago-based photographer. His prints are available for sale; contact Gerry at gerrich@sbcglobal.net for pricing and ordering information.
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I don’t normally post on free stuff that isn’t exclusive/specific to Chicago, but Crown Publishing’s Read it Forward program was too good to pass up. Sign up online for a free galley proof of one …
The environs of NYC and LA have long had places where fashion forward (yet pocket poor) ladies can rent dresses and accessories for events, but until recently Chicago women were forced to buy their finery. …
A darling of the indie music crowd since 2004, the annual Wicker Park Fest has grown into one of the most well-attended neighborhood festivals in the city. This year, the fest — running Saturday July …
The Steppenwolf Theatre remains one of the premier theatres in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean it’s off-limits to frugal city dwellers. In fact, the Steppenwolf offers some of the best ticket deals in town. For …
Note: Lollapalooza isn’t exactly the first thing that jumps to mind when thinking of cheap or free things in Chicago, but it’s also a festival that offers a good deal of value for those who …
