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Free: Gluten free items (Irving Park and Bartlett Rd) Spaghetti, elbow macaroni and crackers. Only tried the macaroni once. Apparently my problem is not gluten.
Free: Leather office chair (Lake in the Hills) Black no longer adjusts height, otherwise in great shape.
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Free: Cast aluminum charcoal BBQ (9314 Ancient Oak Lane) This is a smaller BBQ, holds about 8 burgers. It has a stainless steel grate, and does a great job of cooking. The stand has 2 wheels though one leg is bent, but it still rolls. I cleaned it up fairly well, so ready to transport. Could be great for a tailgate! Will include a chimney for starting the fire, plus some charcoal and starter.
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Free: IKEA string lights (Near Tenney Park) Battery operated string lights, red, white, and light blue. Work fine, batteries not included.
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Free: antique porcelain towel bar (Dubuque) 0riginal to 1907 house. 18-inch long wall-mount towel bar. Two white porcelain mounts which screw into wall. White glass bar. All 3 pieces in good condition--no cracks, chips or stains.
Request: Western Chaps (Aurora (Eola & Haffenrichter)) Looking for a pair of western chaps for my grown son to wear.
Free: Queen bed set (no mattress) (Cottage Grove, WI 53527) Good condition, clean. Queen box spring, bed frame and headboard
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Request: Cot, collapsable (Barrington (NW Hwy & Hillside)) REQUESTING COT, Collapsable. From mid-OCT to early-DEC will be back in town sleeping in a friend's small apt on a yoga mat until new mattress arrives. If you've a cot looking for a home (or one I might borrow for a couple of months), my mildly arthritic frame could benefit and I'd be most grateful. Available for pick up most days 11 AM on upon mid-month arrival (exact date not yet determined). BEST~ Wendy.
Request: electric clothes dryer (Jefferson, wi) Hoping to find a used machine that can last for 2 months or more. No color or brand preference, but smaller is better.
Free: Old Sewing Machine Table, Motor (Barrington) This Industrial Sewing Machine Table and Motor is part of my late father’s estate. It was used with a 1930’s Bonis Fur Sewing Machine. The electric motor, clutch and pedals work. Solid wood top and heavy adjustable frame. It has a cool old "Lawrence M. Stein Company - Chicago" manufacturer's ID Plate. This piece can be used as a workbench or refinished and use as an awesome end table conversation . Approximately 30 inches high (adjustable) x 29 inches wide x 20 inches deep The price is right - FREE! Check out the photos. - Easy driveway pick up. Barrington Hills, IL 60010, near Algonquin Rd. and Rt 59. Check Google Maps.
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Free: Framed Georgia O’Keefe poster (Aurora near Eola & NY) Double matted, gold framed Georgia O’Keefe poster 30 x 35 inches.
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Free: Hide-A-Bed (East Side near American Family) One owner, medium blue/grey tween. Clean, no pets, no smokers, gently used condition. Dimensions are 72" long - 35" deep - the seat cushions are 17 1/2" high, while the arm rests are 19" high. Fabric is durable. You must be able to pick transport it from the far east side.
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Free: Desk (cottage grove) medium size, solid, good codition
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Free: Driveway/sidewalk cleaner (Oswego) Promised Connects to power washer. Designed for gas power washer, not electric. Used twice.
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Free: GE Smartwater Water Softener (Routes 176 & 12 Intersection) General Electric GXSF40H water softener for use as a whole house unit. It works fine. The unit is completely disconnected, moved to the garage, and ready to be picked up.
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Free: Misc cleaning products (Geneva) Must take all
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Request: Gymnastics for kids (Northwest suburbs) Looking for gently used gymnastics equipment in good condition. Prepping for winter with my preschooler😁
Request: Comfortable chair (1360 s 4th St Aurora IL 60506) I have a condition that I have brittle bones. I would like to see if anyone has a comfortable soft chair. If you can help please send me a message. Thanks
Free: Antique Dining Room Table (Elgin, Country Knolls) This table is 90-100 years old. Needs some TLC. The leaf is attached to the table, it spins around to stay under the table if you no longer want to use it. I have 1 matching Captains chair left. You will need two people to move it.
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Free: Hoover filters and belts (Aurora, SE 34 and Montgomery..) We have 3 Hoover filters No. 50 and 4 belts No. 190 which fit the Hoover Foldaway vacuum. New never used.
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Request: 2 Bike Helmets & Locks (Silver Glen Rd & Stevens Rd) I'm looking for 2 bike helmets & 2 bike locks (for a middle school boy and girl). I do not know the children personally, but I'm trying to help a middle school teacher find these for them. The students would really like to ride their bikes to school.
Request: Halloween decorations (Elgin) Looking for Halloween decorations! Thank you!
Request: Plywood or other similar (Elgin) Looking for plywood or similar to make fake tombstones for halloween
Free: Wood Coffee table & 2 End Tables (Elgin, Country Knolls) Solid wood Coffee Table and 2 matching End Tables. Normal wear. All 3 must be taken together. Scratches on tables can be covered with Old English polish for wood.
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Free: Bag of Halloween Decorations (Aurora near Prisco Center) Promised A garbage bag full of Halloween Decorations and crafts. Asking you take entire bag. Available for porch pickup in Aurora.
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Free: Computer Desk (Elgin, Country Knolls) Promised Excellent condition. Located in North Country Knolls, Elgin
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Free: Futon frame (East Side (Hiestand Area)) Metal futon frame with Mission style sides. Disassembled for storage / transport. Seat is missing part of one support bar. All hardware included and in good working order.
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Free: Armoire (60177) Pick up south Elgin Illinois You will need two people to move it out.
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Free: Hamilton Beach Microwave (Dubuque) Black, clean, all functional. Exterior dimensions: 18" wide x 13" deep x 10" high. Interior dimensions: 12" x 10" x 8". .9 cubic feet
Free: Benjamin Franklin with lesson plans (Oswego off Route 31) Smithsonian In Your Classroom Benjamin Franklin issue Science lesson plan: How electrical charges attract and repel Language Arts lesson plan: Use a model text to practice writing. Art lesson plan: Observe how objects and setting help define a portrait subject.
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