Just five days left to win our current Deal of the Month member contest: a pair of tickets to the House Theatre’s multimedia-infused new show, Wilson Wants it All, now playing at the Chopin Theatre PLUS a $50 gift certificate to Mrs. Murphy & Son’s Irish Bistro.
Make it a double, bartender. It’s on the House.
Check out Harmony Haus, our latest addition to I-GO’s Chi-Town Rewards business discount program!
Are you a fan of the House Theatre, purveyors of pop-culture-infused, kinetic, comic-book stage craft? Does upscale Irish cuisine at Mrs. Murphy & Son’s Irish Bistro sound like the perfect cold-weather comfort food? Rack up the most member referrals in February and win our appetizing dinner-and-a-show package pairing two tickets to the House’s new production, Wilson Wants It All, and a $50 gift certificate for Emerald Isle comfort food in Mrs. Murphy’s cozy, elegant confines.
It’s been tucked away on our website for a long time — and many of our members may not be aware of it — but Chi-Town Rewards just got a whole lot better.
Chi-Town Rewards is a cross-promotional program that entitles I-GO members to discounts at a wide variety of businesses operating in the Chicagoland area. To redeem an offer, members simply show their I-GO smart cards (or, in the instance of online-only businesses, their member ID number). The participating businesses range from restaurants to fitness providers to gift shops to environmental services — and a whole lot more. Lots of them will have a Chi-Town Rewards decal we provide (pictured above) which is displayed in their businesses to indicate they participate in the program.
We’ve just redesigned this section of our website to make it much easier to sift through the offers and find out more about the businesses.
Now you can search by location or business type, and the resulting posts include short descriptions and photos of the business, website links and other contact info, and, of course, the discount offer. The posts can also be printed out separately in a new window by clicking on the business title. That way, the print-out also functions as a coupon the member can take to the business, along with their smart card, to redeem the offer.
It gets better:
So check it out, I-GO members. It’s just one more way we’re helping you save bucks. (No small consideration in this brutal economy.) Dig in!
If you ever find yourself with some time to kill in Evanston, you should check out Healthy Green Goods, the most recent local business to offer I-GO members a discount by joining our Chi-Town Rewards program.
It’s simple! All you have to do is flash your I-GO smartcard and you’ll receive 10% off your entire purchase! Healthy Green Goods carries a wide array of truly safe and organic products. Need help finding toxin-free, eco-friendly products for everyday living? Healthy Green Goods can help. Swing by their store in Evanston or check them out online.
Adler Planetarium is the most recent organization to join our great member benefit program Chi-Town Rewards! As an I-GO member, you can simply flash your I-GO smartcard and receive two-for-one admission to the Planetarium. Not a bad deal, eh?
Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
312.922.7827
www.adlerplanetarium.org
OFFER: 2-for-1 general admission
I’m happy to announce that we’ve added 2 new, local businesses to our Chi-Town Rewards program this month! As I-GO members, you can now receive a discount when you visit the Adler Planetarium in Chicago’s Museum Campus or the Green Grocer Chicago in West Town- pretty cool, huh?
Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
www.adlerplanetarium.org
OFFER: 2 for 1 general admission
Green Grocer Chicago
1402 W. Grand Ave
www.greengrocerchicago.com
OFFER: 10% off total order
Have you heard about composting with worms (vermicomposting) before but been afraid to give it a try? Worried about making a mess or just not liking the idea of worms in your house? Or would your kids love to learn all that worms can do to green your household? We’ve got the workshop just for you!
Urban Worm Girl, who just happens to be a ChiTown Rewards Member, is hosting a “Worm Composting Workshop” in Lincoln Park on Saturday April 4th from 1 – 2 p.m. Don’t miss this special, hands-on opportunity to learn all about the process of composting with worms. You will also have the opportunity to buy supplies and set up your bin on-site: your worms will be ready to start working when you leave!
Come out and learn how to keep composting in the home easy, clean and fun for all. Call (312) 399-4725 or email Stephanie to reserve your spot today!
Are you taking full advantage of our Chi Town Rewards program? All you have to do is flash your I-GO card at participating businesses and you’ll receive a discount simply for being an I-GO member! We added 3 new Chi-Town Rewards businesses this month:
Green Dream Group
www.greendreamgroup.com
OFFER: 15% off home energy audit
*Home Energy Audits increase comfort and resale value, lower utility costs, and preserve the environment. Services: Blower Door, Infrared Thermographics, Utility Analysis, Energy Star Homes.
Lake Claremont Press
www.lakeclaremont.com
OFFER: Buy 2 books, get 1 free; buy 4 books, get 2 free; buy 5 books, get 3 free.
*A locally-owned publisher, specializing in books about Chicago and Chicago history, by Chicago authors with a passion and Chicago organizations with a mission.
Lillstreet Art Center
www.lillstreet.com
OFFER: 10% off class registration fees & gallery purchases
*A largy community of artists, open to all ages and skill levels. Lillstreet features 19 classrooms, over 50 studios, a gallery, story, cafe and more!
Check out the full list of participating businesses here.
Ooey-gooey cheese, rich tomato sauce and a nice crispy crust. Sounds pretty good, right? But what does it have to do with I-GO and car sharing? Well, if you are an I-GO member, you can get 15% off your next order at APART Pizza Company–one of the best thin crust joints in the city. Just remember to show them your I-GO card. But don’t take my word, check out these reviews on Yelp and Time Out.
APART has two convenient locations: 2205 W. Montrose and 5624 N. Broadway.
And by the way, you’re welcome.
With the economy looking weaker each day, I thought now would be a good time to remind I-GO members of our Chi-Town Rewards program.
Our Chi-Town Rewards program offers I-GO members a chance to save some dough at local businesses around the Chicago area.
Division Optical
1756 W Division
www.dvoptical.com
OFFER: 10% off purchase of $200 or more
Prospect Equities, Inc.
1920 N Lincoln Ave
www.ChicagosHomeSellers.com
OFFER: 25% off
845 N Michigan Ave
3343 N Broadway Ave
www.skinstinct.com
OFFER: 10% off
Knowledge Empowerment
1555 Sherman Ave, Evanston
www.knowledge-empowerment.net
OFFER: Complimentary proofreading & content editing
of 1 piece of text up to 10 double-spaced pages
The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)—the larger non-profit org that first conceived and rolled out I-GO Car Sharing in 2002—celebrated its 30th anniversary in style last night at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory. The evening featured a lineup of eco-conscious speakers, including Sadhu Johnston- Chicago’s resident green guru, as well as a festive soundtrack furnished by the post-bop Patrick Mulcahy jazz quartet and a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras marching band.
The verdant landmark venue, designed in 1908 by legendary landscape architect Jens Jensen, is celebrating its own significant birthday this year—100 years of cultivating plants, folks—so the setting couldn’t have been more apropos. Garfield was green long before green was cool.
CNT is a creative think-and-do tank that focuses on issues related to climate change, energy, natural resources, and transportation and community development. Founded in 1978, it has been a leader in promoting more livable and sustainable urban communities, both in Chicago and around the country. I-GO is proud to be affiliated with CNT, and we wish them many more decades of successful innovation.
Greenwerks- Chicago’s Green Contractor- is not only a participating Chi Town Rewards business but is also spreading the I-GO love on their blog, click here to check out a recent Greenwerks post on I-GO Car Sharing.
It has come to my attention that many of our members don’t even know about a great rewards program that I-GO offers. So I’m here to spread the word! If you’re an I-GO Car Sharing member and don’t know what I’m talking about when I mention the Chi Town Rewards program- listen up!
Chi Town Rewards is a member benefit program that I-GO offers to our members. This program entitles all I-GO members to rewards at participating businesses. It simple, if you shop at a Chi Town Rewards business, just show them your Smartcard to receive your special discount! Click here for a full list of all of our Chi Town Rewards partners.
Recently added Chi Town Rewards businesses include:
GreenWerks
Katherine Anne Confections
773-727-3248
www.katherine-anne.com
OFFER: 20% off any purchase
ComedySportz
929 W. Belmont, 773.549.8080
www.comedysportzchicago.com
OFFER: 2-for-1 tickets Thursdays at 8 pm and Fridays at 8 pm and 10 pm
Pivot Boutique
1101 W. Fulton Market, 312-243-4754
www.pivotboutique.com
OFFER: 10% off total purchase
The Common Cup
1501 W. Morse Ave, 773-338-0256
www.commoncupchicago.com
OFFER: 10% off your purchase
The Green Maid, Inc.
877-677-MAID
info@greenmaidinc.com
www.greenmaidinc.com
OFFER: 10% off first cleaning
5624 N. Broadway at Bryn Mawr
773.784.1550
www.apartinc.com
OFFER: 15% off
Genuine, thin crust Italian pizza and love for local art in Chicago
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year with a great meal from one of I-GO’s Chi Town Rewards Business Partners!
El Cid 2 is a brand spanking new Chi Town Rewards Business Member. They’re located at 2645 N. Kedzie in Logan Square. El Cid 2 is famous for their fish tacos but all of their food is good (if not great) and their prices are equally as good! The fabulous food, friendly service and cute patio make El Cid 2 the perfect place for some Cinco de Mayo fun- and the best part is they offer I-GO members a 10% discount when they show their I-GO card.
Maiz Restaurant is another great Chi Town Rewards Business Member! Maiz offers authentic Mexican dishes that are easy on the wallet and hard to find elsewhere. However, keep in mind that it’s cash only so don’t forget to stop by the ATM on your way. Maiz is located in Humboldt Park at 1041 N. California and offers I-GO members 15% off their final bill.
Does anyone know of any other great Mexican restaurants in the city?
It’s that time of year again! You know what I’m talking about- the Chicago River runs green, the beer flows freely and everyone seems to be wearing something green- it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate the day, I-GO is offering a $40 discount on I-GO memberships. Sign up for I-GO before March 25th and it costs only $35 to join! The promo code for this special is: D35IRISH. If you are already a member, refer a friend and receive $20 in driving credits for your referral.
And if you’re in the mood to celebrate, head to Mrs. Murphy & Son’s Irish Bistro (3905 N. Lincoln Ave), not only do they offer contemporary Irish cuisine in a traditional setting but they are also an I-GO Chi Town Rewards business. That means that all I-GO members will receive a 10% discount off their bill when they show their I-GO Smartcard. So dig in, put on your best green gear and enjoy the weekend!
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