Local deals and free stuff in Illinois

Outback Steakhouse

Monday

Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in guests say FREE JOEY MEAL or order online with code FREEJOEY. At participating restaurants.

2855 West Ogden Avenue, Aurora

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Miller's Ale House

Tuesday

Up to two kids meals per table are free with a $10 adult food purchase.

2 Miller's Ale House restaurants in Chicago

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Beef 'O' Brady's

Sunday

Kids 12 and under get a $2.99 kids combo, dine-in only, with the purchase of an adult entree.

730 West Town Center Boulevard, Champaign

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Denny's

Every day

Guests 55 and older can order specially priced classic items from the 55+ menu. Check your local store for availability.

Denny's in Joliet

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Buffalo Wild Wings

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm

Get drinks and bites priced from $3 to $6, dine-in only. At participating restaurants; offers may vary.

2 Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants in Naperville

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Red Lobster

Most days, 3 pm to 6 pm, 9 pm to close

Weekday happy hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm, and every night from 9 pm to close you can get $6 cocktails and $2 off starters. Prices and participation may vary.

5827 East State Street, Rockford

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Red Robin

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm

Happy hour drink and food specials are offered in the bar area. At participating restaurants; not available in Alaska, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah and some other states.

Red Robin in Elgin

Checked Sun, Nov 1

IHOP

Every day

Guests 55 and older can order value priced items from the 55+ menu, available all day.

2600 Sunrise Drive, Springfield

Checked Sun, Nov 1

McDonald's

McValue Meal Deals: McChicken Meal Deal $5 or McDouble Meal Deal $6, each with 4 pc McNuggets, small fries and small drink.

lunch and dinner · participating locations; prices vary

McDonald's

Buy One, Add One for $1: buy a full-price McValue item and add a second of equal or lesser value for $1.

every day (items vary by daypart) · participating locations; prices vary

McDonald's

Under $3 Menu: at least 10 items under $3, like the McChicken, McDouble, 4 pc McNuggets, Sausage McMuffin and hash browns.

all day · participating locations nationwide; prices vary

McDonald's

$4 Breakfast Meal Deal: Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit with hash browns and a small coffee.

breakfast hours · participating locations; one McDonald's page labels it limited time

Wendy's

$6 Biggie Bag: a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, JBC or Double Stack with 4 pc nuggets, Jr. fry and small drink.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

Wendy's

$4 Biggie Bites: pick one small item, like a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, 4 pc nuggets or Jr. fries.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

Wendy's

$8 Biggie Bundle: two sandwiches with Jr. fries and a small drink.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

Wendy's

2 for $5: pick two of a Dave's Single, Spicy Chicken, 10 pc Spicy Nuggets or 10 pc Crispy Nuggets.

every day · participating locations; local prices vary

Starbucks

One free handcrafted drink, food item or bottled drink on your birthday.

How: Join Starbucks Rewards at least 7 days before your birthday, add your birthday, and make one Star-earning purchase before it. Reward appears in the app.

Green level wording; excludes alcohol, merchandise, packaged coffee and multi-serve items.

Chick-fil-A

Something sweet on the house for your birthday.

How: Join Chick-fil-A One in the app. On your birthday, check the Rewards tab.

Ulta Beauty

Choice of a birthday gift plus 2x points during your birthday month.

How: Join Ultamate Rewards (free), add your birthday and opt in to emails.

Members only; email opt-in and birthday needed.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Free wings on your birthday.

How: Join Blazin' Rewards and add your birthday.

The Cheesecake Factory

Free slice of cheesecake or layer cake for your birthday with any purchase.

How: Join Cheesecake Rewards (free) in the app or online.

Purchase required.

Chipotle

Free birthday reward: pick chips, guac, queso or a drink.

How: Join Chipotle Rewards and add your birthday. Choose the reward during your birthday month.

Noodles & Company

Free birthday reward: dessert at the base tier, a small or regular entree at higher tiers.

How: Join Noodles Rewards and add your birthday. Reward size depends on your tier.

Auntie Anne's

A free pretzel for your birthday.

How: Join Auntie Anne's Rewards and add your birthday.

You must make at least one purchase each year to qualify.