7-Eleven to Offer $1 Coffee, Tea Wednesday

Get a $1 any-sized coffee, tea, cappuccino or latte Wednesday at Bolingbrook's two 7-Eleven locations.

7-Eleven in Bolingbrook will offer any-sized coffee, tea, cappuccino or latte for $1 on Wednesday.  7-Eleven will also introduce a new blend to its coffee line-up. Brazilian Dark Roast will be the retailers "most full-bodied coffee yet," according to a release.   There are two 7-Eleven locations in Bolingbrook:  ----  There are plenty of ways to keep up with Bolingbrook news: 

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Get Your Friday Caffeine Fix Free at 7-Eleven

More than 8,000 participating stores — including the Bolingbrook location — will offer up a free 20-oz. cup of coffee to customers on Friday, Sept. 28.

The weekend is almost here, and if you’re in need of a Friday-morning pick me up, you’re in luck. Participating 7-Eleven stores — including the Bolingbrook locations at 398 S. Schmidt Rd. and 1091 S. Weber Rd. — are offering a free large coffee to everyone who stops in between 6 and 10 a.m. on on “CofFree Day,” Friday, Sept. 28. Not going to be in Bolingbrook Friday morning? No problem. Coffee lovers can download the free timeRAZOR app for iPhone or Android smartphones to find a participating location near them. The free 20-ounce beverage will also get customers a free vote in this year’s 7-Election. Just choose your candidate’s cup to cast your vote in 7-Eleven’s unscientific presidential poll. In case you’re curious, President Barack …

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7-Eleven Day Means Free Slurpees for All

The convenience store celebrates its birthday/anniversary every year by giving away its signature 7.11-ounce frozen drinks for free.

It seems hard to believe, but the first 7-Eleven store opened in 1927, meaning the convenience store chain will celebrate its 85th anniversary this year. This is exciting for one reason: 7-Eleven Day is almost here -- free Slurpees for everyone! As has become the annual tradition, 7-Eleven patrons will be given a free 7.11-ounce Slurpee simply for the asking anytime between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. July 11. That's this Wednesday. There are 9,300 7-Eleven stores in North America, four of which can be found in Bolingbrook: 398 S Schmidt Rd. and 1091 S Weber Rd. The celebration is especially noteworthy because it also marks the 45th anniversary of the creation of the Slurpee itself. “This year we expect to give away 7 million Slurpee drinks, more …

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Get a Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven Wednesday

The store will be handing out free Slurpees from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

If you need a cool down, you’ll be in luck Wednesday. 7-Eleven is celebrating the launch of Slurpee Lite and kicking-off summer with SlurpFREE Day. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. patrons are invited to flavor their summer by visiting the Bolingbrook 7-Eleven stores at 398 S. Schmidt Road and 1091 S. Weber Road to slurp down a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee drink. The launch marks the first time in 45 years that 7-Eleven has expanded the Slurpee brand to include a sugar-free option on a national level. Flavored by Fanta, the new Slurpee Lite drinks are available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores and only contain 20 calories in 8 ounces – a sweet treat for those watching their waistlines.

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Season's Greetings From Bolingbrook Patch

Bolingbrook Patch's Top 10 Places Open On Christmas Day

Whatever your needs, Bolingbrook has options on Christmas Day to pick up last minute cooking items, a fun night out after a day in and even some dining options.

Christmas Day can be exhausting and mind-boggling if you don't have your wits together. Things happen. We get it. Whether you're searching for some last-second gifts, need a coffee to keep you awake after waiting for Santa all night or have a medical emergency, Patch has all you need to know for your "Christmas Day Semi-Emergency Gameplan." Some of the areas major retailers, such as Target and Best Buy will be closed on Christmas Day—make sure have any accessories or attachments for high-tech gifts by Dec. 24—as will Jewel-Osco and Meijer, so if you're out of eggnog on Dec. 25, a corner convenient store will probably be the best bet. And, according to PRNewswire, all post offices nationwide will be open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. …

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The Joyful Quest for Free Slurpee(s)

On '7-Eleven Day,' the convenience store chain's unofficial birthday, Sheila Raddatz took her children and three of their friends on an adventure they're not likely to forget.

In a kid's world, heaven is a Slurpee on a 90-degree day. And how can you improve on heaven? Easy. The Slurpees could be free, your mom could be behind the wheel chauffeuring you to not one but four 7-Eleven stores, and the words "you're going to ruin your appetite before dinner" are not uttered once. Can you say: Best. Mom. Ever. Sheila Raddatz said she went out with the intention of making one stop at the Plainfield 7-Eleven to take advantage of the convenience store's annual "7-Eleven Day"-- July 11 -- when 7.11-ounce Slurpees are on the house. But it's hard not to get caught up in the contagious fever that comes with getting something for nothing, as Raddatz soon found out. The kids -- her son Matt and daughter Jennifer and their …

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Five Things to Know Today: July 11

Looking for things to do? Stuff to know? People to meet? We've got it all in our "Five Things" feature.

1. Today is 7-11 — 7-Eleven Offering Free Slurpees 7-Eleven Stores will celebrate the only 7-11-11 birthday this century with free slurpee drinks To commemorate 7-Eleven, Inc.’s 84th birthday on July 11, aka 7-Eleven Day, participating 7-Eleven stores in the Chicago-area and across the nation will celebrate bygiving customers a free 7.11-ounce Slurpee® beverage. With the theme “Our Birthday – Your Bash,” participating 7-Eleven stores will thank customers for their patronage and supportby offering a free Slurpee in a cup specially designed for this daywhile supplies last. 2. Win a One-Year Family Membership to the DuPage Children's Museum DuPage Children's Museum announces the We Love DCM video contest to take place beginning July 5 through…

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Today's Cheapest Gas: $3.74 at Costco

Today's cheapest gas jumped slightly from yesterday's cheapest price.

Prices are for one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. Source: GasBuddy.com Today's cheapest gas ($3.74 at Costco) is five cents more than Wednesday's cheapest gas ($3.69 at Costco). Here's how Bolingbrook stacks up against other neighboring communities: Lemont's cheapest gas is $3.99; Romeoville's is $3.82; Plainfield's is $3.74; Woodridge's is $3.74; and Naperville's is $3.74. Gas prices are from gasbuddy.com as of 11 a.m.

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Today's Cheapest Gas: $3.69 at Costco

Most station's remain steady at $3.89 per gallon.

Prices are for one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. Source: GasBuddy.com Today's cheapest gas ($3.69 at Costco) is the same price as Monday's cheapest gas ($3.69 at Costco). Here's how Bolingbrook stacks up against other neighboring communities: Lemont's cheapest gas is $3.99; Romeoville's is $3.82; Plainfield's is $3.74; Woodridge's is $3.74; and Naperville's is $3.75. Gas prices are from gasbuddy.com as of 9:30 a.m.

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Today's Cheapest Gas: $3.69 at Costco

Gas prices slump slightly over Fourth of July weekend.

Prices are for one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. Source: GasBuddy.com Today's cheapest gas ($3.69 at Costco) is the same price as Friday's cheapest gas ($3.69 at Costco). One station dropped its prices from last week—7-Eleven dropped from $3.89 per gallon to $3.82 per gallon. Otherwise, prices were relatively stagnant.  Here's how Bolingbrook stacks up against other neighboring communities: Lemont's cheapest gas is $3.99; Romeoville's is $3.82; Plainfield's is $3.79; Woodridge's is $3.69; and Naperville's is $3.75. Gas prices are from gasbuddy.com as of 10:30 a.m.  

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