Rain Barrels in Chicago

It's January 7th and I'm thinking about SPRING!!! Did a bit of research on rain barrels in preparation for the thaw that is still 4 months away. The City of Chicago actually has a rain barrel program - very progressive of them! I wrote to rainbarrel@cityofchicago.org and received this automated response with very helpful info (if you're into rain barrels that is):

Thank you very much for your interest in the Chicago Rain Barrel Program.

As the frost approaches, we regret to inform you that there are no more rain barrels left this year. Compost bin sales are also closed until next Spring.

We have automatically added your contact information to our 2009 mailing list and will let you know about future opportunities to purchase a subsidized rain barrel. In the meantime, we welcome you to make your rain barrel, instructions below, or purchase an unsubsidized rain barrel from one of the many local retailers, a sample few are listed below.

Other Local Rain Barrel Retailers and Internet Sales

Greenmaker Building Supply (Available at store)
www.greenmakersupply.com
Price: $75.00 + 10% discount to folks who say "the City sent me!"
866.702.7500
2500 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60639

Lake Street Landscape Supply (Phone order only)
Price: $95.00
Call 312.226.0760 to order your barrel.
1810 W. Lake Street
Chicago IL 60612

SustainDane's RainReserve Rain Barrel Systems (Online order only)
https://www.rainfordane.com/order/index.php?storecategory_id=247
Price: $89.99
608.316.6844
Madison, WI

Midwest Internet Sales (Online order only)
http://www.midwestinternetsales.com/rainbarrels.htm
Price: $124.95 (shipping included)
877.888.5609

Aaron's Rain Barrels (Online order only)
http://www.ne-design.net/
Price: $150.00 (shipping included)
978.790.1816

i'm glad these resources exist, but I'm going to wait to participate in the subsidized City of Chicago program in the spring. I'm not trying to spend $100 on a rain barrel! Green living needs to be affordable!