Dominican Stars Discounts

• Apple: Enjoy special education pricing on Apple products for teachers, lecturers, and staff.
• AT&T: Dominican employees receive a 17% discount on qualifying AT&T services.
• Microsoft Office 365: All current faculty and staff receive free access with an active DU login.
• OnTheHub (via ScholarBuys): Access education-priced software for faculty and staff.

• Dandelion Books: Receive 10% off purchases when you present your Dominican ID at checkout.
• Design Museum of Chicago: Get 50% off individual or family memberships using coupon code DOMINICAN at checkout.
• italki: New users can recharge $10 and receive an additional $5 credit using promo code DU2025 during checkout or registration.
• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (Lincoln Park): Free admission for Dominican University faculty and staff with a valid University ID.

• Gottlieb Center for Fitness: $0 enrollment and $60 monthly membership dues with proof of employment and photo ID.
• Loyola Fitness Center: $0 enrollment and $51 monthly membership dues with Dominican ID or email verification.

Museums, Galleries and Cultural Centers

Adler Planetarium
Free admission for Illinois residents every Wednesday evening from 4–10 PM.

Alliance Française Chicago
Free 30-minute trial classes (online or in person). Free public events, including film screenings, lectures, and workshops.

American Writers Museum
Free admission on the third Sunday of each month (10 AM–5 PM). Discounted admission for students and educators with valid ID.

Block Museum of Art
Free general admission to the public. Free exhibitions, screenings, and public programs. Free guided group visits and tours.

Bronzeville Children’s Museum
Free admission for Illinois library cardholders. Free admission through Chicago Public Library pass.

Chicago Architecture Center (CAC)
Student/Educator membership discount with school ID. 15% off membership fees.

Chicago History Museum
Free admission days for Illinois residents on select, predetermined days.

Chicago Humanities Festival
Offers free events throughout the year. Free admission for Illinois library cardholders.

Chicago Maritime Museum
Free guided tours on the first of each month at 1 PM (admission required).

Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Free admission.

Design Museum of Chicago
Free general admission every day. Free exhibitions and gallery access. Free field trip and group visits by appointment.

Driehaus Museum (Downtown Chicago)
Free admission on Wednesday evenings (4–7 PM; last entry by 6 PM).

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Free admission every Wednesday for all visitors. Free daylong celebration on Juneteenth (June 19).

Elmhurst Art Museum
Free admission on the first Friday of each month. Free with Elmhurst Public Library culture card.

Field Museum
Free basic admission every Wednesday (basic exhibits only) with proof of residency (Illinois ID, utility bill, or Illinois student ID).

Gallery Guichard (Bronzeville)
Free general admission. Free admission to monthly Artini events.

Goethe-Institut Chicago
Free film screenings and 60-minute trial language classes.

Hyde Park Art Center
Admission is free and open to the public.

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Free admission on the last Friday of each month. Educators receive one free general admission with the purchase of one regular or senior ticket.

International Museum of Surgical Science (Gold Coast)
Free admission on the first Tuesday of each month (5–8 PM). Free admission on select Illinois resident days.

Intuit Art Museum
Free admission for visitors 25 and under. Free admission during special opening or holiday weekends. Free admission on designated community days.

Irish American Heritage Center
Occasional free events and free parking during festivals.

Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago
Free concerts, film screenings, workshops, and lectures. Free Tuesday admission (5–9 PM) for Illinois residents.

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Free admission for all visitors. Free public tours for walk-ins.

Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
Free events throughout the year.

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art (Oak Brook)
Free admission on Wednesdays, sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. Oak Brook Public Library cardholders eligible for free or discounted passes through the Museum Adventure Pass program.

Loyola University Museum of Art
Free general admission during regular public hours, especially Tuesdays until 8 PM. Students receive a discounted rate of $12. Guided tours and academic visits are available with advance booking.

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Free entry for tribal citizens with valid ID. Free admission on select days.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA)
Free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesdays from 5–9 PM. Free family days on select dates.

Museum of Contemporary Photography
Free general admission to the public. Free docent-led or self-guided tours (book in advance for groups).

Museum of Science and Industry (MSI)
Free admission days for Illinois residents on select dates throughout the year.

National Hellenic Museum
Free admission during the Open Hours Chicago festival weekend. Occasional free events for students and families.

National Museum of Mexican Art
Admission is free for everyone. Free self-guided group visits and occasional public guided tours. Free community events and programs throughout the year.

National Public Housing Museum
Free general admission.

The Poetry Foundation
Admission is free and open to the public.

Pullman National Historical Park
Admission is free and open to the public.

Renaissance Society (Chicago)
Free admission to the public. Free programs including artist talks, lectures, symposia, and concerts.

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Free admission to many events and exhibitions (check online for details).

River Forest Community Center
Hosts free community events, including socials, games, and wellness activities through local partnerships.

Shedd Aquarium
Free general admission for educators from Illinois (register online with valid school/teacher ID). Illinois residents receive free admission on specific days with proof of residency (state ID, driver’s license, or Dominican ID).

Smart Museum of Art
Free admission for everyone. Visitors have access to gallery exhibitions, public programs, and special events. Free guided tours available for university classes.

South Side Community Art Center
Admission is always free. Free self-guided group visits and no-cost access to virtual events and public programming.

Swedish American Museum
Free admission on the second Tuesday of each month. Admission discounted to $4 for students, children, and seniors.

Woman Made Gallery (Pilsen, Chicago)
Free general admission and free public events for all exhibits and related programs.

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Zoos, Nature Museums and Outdoor Activities

Brookfield Zoo
Free general admission on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from January 2 through February 27 (other fees still apply).

Cook County Forest Preserve / Trailside Museum of Natural History
Free admission for all visitors.

Cosley Zoo
Free admission for Wheaton Park District residents with resident ID. Free for all children aged 11 and under and K-12 students.

Lincoln Park Zoo
Always free general admission. No reservations required.

Oak Park Conservatory
Free general admission.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (Lincoln Park)
Free admission to Illinois residents every Thursday.

Phillips Park Zoo
Always free admission and tram rides.

River Forest Park District
Public Park with playgrounds and overnight camping experiences.

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Education

Babble
Educators can get a 6-month subscription for $36.

Duolingo
Free access to some courses for all users.

HelloTalk
Free access to the core version of the app.

Memrise
Free access to some of its courses for all users.

Rosetta Stone
40% off 12-month subscriptions; 10% off for educators.

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Bookstores and Libraries

The Book Loft
Free book signings, readings, and author events. Free participation in the “Rewards Program” (earn credits with purchases).

Dandelion Books
Free in-store events such as author visits and community readings. May offer loyalty perks and discounts.

Forest Park Library
Free library cards for residents; borrowing of books, media, and digital content. Free children’s and teen programs, museum passes, and community resources including tech help and legal/food assistance.

Oak Park Public Library
Seasonal storytelling sessions, creative activities, and a free indoor playground for children ages 8 months to 5 years.

River Forest Public Library
Programs for children and families featuring stories, crafts, and outdoor activities.

Oak Park Bank
Free coin counting. Account holders receive free notary services, currency exchange, financial education, and other benefits.

TurboTax

File both federal and state tax returns for free using TurboTax Free Edition.

Cash App Taxes

100% free federal and state tax filing for all users, regardless of complexity.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Free File portal with trusted partners; VITA/TCE program offers free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers.

MyFreeTaxes (United Way)
Free federal and state tax filing assistance for qualifying individuals.

TaxAct
Free federal filing for simple returns meeting certain criteria (e.g., W-2 income).

FreeTaxUSA
Free federal tax filing.

Mint
Free budgeting and tracking tools, subscription reminders, and credit score monitoring.

Honeydew
Free access for couples to link accounts, share budgets, and track spending.

Goodbudget
Free envelope-style budgeting system with device syncing.

Personal Capital
Free dashboards for tracking checking, savings, investments, and retirement goals.

Hungry Root
New customers receive discounts or free gifts with first order. Existing customers can share referral links for credits ($50–$100).

Meez Meals
50% off first order using code MEETMEEZ50; 50% off next order with referral.

Hello Fresh
Up to 10 free meals and a free item per box for new customers. Teachers receive 50–55% off first box and free shipping with ID verification.

WeMeditate
Free to the public; no subscriptions required.

Insight Timer
Free access to over 220,000 guided meditations, talks, music tracks, and live events.

Smiling Mind
Free to the public; no subscription or paywalls.

Ventra
Free app with live CTA, Pace, and Metra transit information.

Wheel & Sprocket (Oak Park, IL)
Free registration to UPAF Ride for the Arts with bike purchase; free holiday delivery within 5 miles.

Kozy’s Cyclery
Free bike assembly and two free tune-ups with new bike purchase.

Village Cycle
Free lifetime adjustments, one free tune-up, and price matching on new bikes.

Noom
Free 7-day trial for weight program; extended free trials via promotions and T-Mobile offers.

Illinois Action for Children
Financial assistance for childcare to eligible families; helps locate quality care options.

FFC
Free one-day trial and referral offers for friends; free parking at some clubs.

Orange Theory
Free classes for first-time visitors.

Loyola Fitness Center
Free orientation, “Body Script Assessment,” and virtual classes for members.