We all know kids are super expensive. But one place they're actually not quite as expensive is at Chicago sports games. In most cases, young kids are free! This is important to know now, because this is an AMAZING perk that goes away pretty quickly as kids start to get older - and all of a sudden you're stuck buying a full-priced ticket for a 5-year-old who isn't really going to pay attention anyway. So, be sure to enjoy it while it lasts. When it comes to free tickets for ki

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