From shows to festivals to bars to shops, there are plenty of easy ways to empty out your wallet on a busy spring day. So how do you have fun in Chicago without breaking the bank? The City Cast team, including host Jacoby Cochran (South Side), lead producer Carrie Shepherd (Near West Side), producer Simone Alicea (North Side) and marketing coordinator Jermaine Thomas (South Loop), planned their perfect days under $50, and we decide who had the most fun. And trust us, we covered a lot of ground!

Some news: Families can now apply online for free preschool programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Check out this calendar for registration events.

Some good news: Check out the Redveil and Femdot show at Lincoln Hall and The Great Thinkaz Paper Route pop-up in River West. 

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