We know it's SUPER short notice, but today is a FREE day at the Museum of Science and Industry. There's plenty to check out there - though special exhibits like The World's Fair and Harry Potter require additional tickets - and the Farmer's Market (open until 2 p.m.)will be held indoors due to the threat of rain. Today's free admission is in honor of the museum's 76th anniversary. It opens for the day in about 10 minutes (and stays open til 5:30 p.m.) so get a move on and get down there! It's a great way to keep some kids occupied on a day with sketchy weather. more ›

Looking for something to get you over your hump day and on that nice downhill towards the weekend? Head over to the Brew & View tonight at the Vic for some beer, movies, and even your chance at a Snuggie. WGN DJ Nick Digilio will be hosting the festivities, which get under way at 7 p.m. when the doors open. Besides the snuggie giveaways, there will also be some Lou Malnati's giveaways as well. The best part? The films themselves. It's a fun doubleheader that starts off with Hot Fuzz at 8 p.m. and concludes with Die Hard at 10 p.m. And all this for only $5, which just goes to show you it's still possible to have fun in town on the cheap. more ›