Darien McDonalds Celebrates New Look with Seven Weeks of Deals

Every day of the week will feature a different special.

After nearly four months of renovations, the Darien McDonalds officially kicked off its grand reopening Thursday with a ribbon cutting. The restaurant has a new, airy look that it will be celebrating with seven weeks worth of daily specials. While the modern appearance of the Darien location is more common in southern California McDonalds, only two other restaurants look like it in the Midwest, said operations manager Justin Meo.  Reconstructing the existing space turned out to be quite a challenge, said Brian Temple, also an operations manager.  “I’d rather build three stores than have to deal with what we went through with this,” he joked.  Now that the renovations are complete, however, customers will find the store looks little like …

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Frugal Family: Children's Clothing, Fitness

This week, we've got great deals from Lemont and Woodridge.

Cardinal Fitness, Lemont Deal: Print a 5-day free pass from their website. Kohl's, Lemont Deal: Select Jumping Beans kids apparel 55 percent off. Pepe's, Woodridge Deal: Join Pepe's VIP club for coupons and specials sent right to your e-mail.

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Frugal Family: Jeans and Sweaters, German Foods

We've got deals on everything from pizza to light bulbs.

Meineke, Lemont Deal: Sign up to receive coupons and offers like get $4 off your next oil change Rosati's, Woodridge Deal: Sign up online to receive special promotions and deals Home Depot, Darien Deal: Sale on energy-efficient light bulbs, including Ecosmart Target, Woodridge Deal: Only $15 for select women's sweaters and jeans Aldi, Lemont Deal: Sale on German foods like German breads for $1.49, European mustard for $1.99 and Pork Schnitzel for $5.99

Frugal Family: Winter Coats and Make-Up

We've got deals in Woodridge, Lemont and Darien for you this week.

Jewel-Osco, Lemont Deal: Save $2 when you buy three American Greeting cards Walmart, Darien Deal: Beauty products under $5, including Maybelline New York Volume Express Mascara, Unstoppable Eyeliner and New York Color Sensational Lip Color Target, Woodridge Deal: Get a $75 gift certificate to Target when you purchase the XBox Kinetic Bundle for $299.99 Kohl's, Lemont Deal: Save up to 40 percent on select outerwear for the entire family Dominick's, Woodridge Deal: When you get your flu shot at the Dominick's pharmacy, receive 10 percent off your next grocery purchase

Frugal Family: Discounted Movie Tickets

Every week we're rounding up five great local deals.

Caribou Coffee, Darien Deal: Sign up on their website to receive coupons and deals. Nick's Tavern, Lemont Deal: Visit their website to print out a 10 percent off coupon for food purchases. Aldi, Lemont Deal: Priano Italian ingredients under $3, including alfredo sauce, fresh stuffed tortellini, fresh mozzarella and vodka sauce. Jewel-Osco, Woodridge Deal: Register your e-mail address and receive a $5 off coupon. For every friend you refer that signs up, you'll receive an additional $5 off (limit 5). Cinemark, Woodridge Deal: Show your active Military ID or a Student ID and receive a special discount on tickets.

Latest Patch Deal: Half-Off Pizza at Slammers

Enjoy $20 of takeout pizza for just $10 at Slammers Pub and Grill in Lemont.

Last month, we unveiled Patch Daily Deals, another great feature that helps our readers save money and shop local. Patch Daily Deals will help readers save up to 90 percent on products and services at some of the best businesses in the southwest suburbs. This includes not just your hometown, but also several of its neighboring communities. Our latest deal comes from Slammers Pub and Grill, a family-friendly sports bar in Lemont. Through Sunday, Oct. 2, the restaurant is offering $20 of takeout pizza for $10. Freshly made pizza is the latest addition to Slammers' menu, which includes bar favorites like burgers, salads, steaks and appetizers. The pizza is made with fresh dough and vegetables, homemade tomato sauce and whole mozzarella. …

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Tim Wall

9:43 am on Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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Frugal Family: Halloween Costumes, Decorations

Where to save money on Halloween costumes and decorations, fall boots and candles around town.

Target, Woodridge Deal: 20 percent off Halloween costumes JoAnn Fabrics, Darien Deal: 40 percent off Halloween costumes and accessories Walmart, Darien Deal: Halloween costumes, indoor and outdoor decorations, candy and more for under $10 Kohl's, Lemont Deal: Up to 30 percent off on women's and junior's casual and dress boots. Plus you get $10 back for every $50 spent! Yankee Candle, Woodridge Deal: Buy one, get one 50 percent off on fall food scents, such as Cinnamon Stick, Hazelnut Coffee, French Vanilla and more

Frugal Family: $19.99 Kitchen Electronics, Half Off Clothes

We found great deals on wedding flowers, electronics and more.

Aldi, Darien Deal: Crofton kitchen electronics for $19.99, including a 7-quart slow cooker, 3-in-1 griddle, waffle and sandwich maker and a food processor Gap, Woodridge Deal: Up to 50 percent off on clothes for the whole family Always With Flowers, Lemont Deal: Receive 10 percent off entire wedding flower orders Carrabba's, Woodridge Deal: Join the restaurant's Amici Club to receive coupons and special promotions Leo & Sons Carpet Cleaning, Lemont Deal: Print a $10 off coupon for their website

Frugal Family: Fall Boots, Office Furniture, $10 Target Gift Card

We found deals in Lemont, Woodridge and Darien.

Party City Store, Darien Deal: Halloween costumes start at $9.99. Nick's Tavern, Lemont Deal: Print coupon from the website for 10 percent off your meal. Kohl's, Woodridge Deal: Labor Day Sale gives up to 30 percent off select shoes and boots for men, women, juniors and children. Good through: September 11 Office Max, Lemont Deal: Print coupons from the website to save $10 on select office furniture. Target, Woodridge Deal: Get a $10 Target gift card when you purchase two Luvs big pack diapers. Good through: Sept. 10

Frugal Family: $5 Off Breakfast; Discounted Appliances

This week, we found more great deals in Woodridge, Darien and Lemont.

Home Depot, Darien Deal: Save 10 percent on appliances Pancake Cafe, Lemont Deal: Print coupon off Pancake Cafe's websitefor $5 off breakfast or lunch from the seasonal menu Hollywood Blvd., Woodridge Deal: Discounted admission for college students on Wednesdays ($3). Then it's $3 on Saturdays and Sundays for the first matinee of the day Cog Hill Golf Course, Lemont Deal: Join the e-mail club to receive special promotions and enter to win free golf for two people. Yankee Candle, Woodridge Deal: $1 Tart all Samplers Votive Candles and Tarts Wax Potpourri Good through: Sept. 11