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NewsNBC Chicago – LocalJuly 2, 2026Illinois

Chicago-area discounts and events for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence

Various businesses and local organizations in the Chicago area are offering $2.50 deals and special events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. These promotions are primarily centered around the July 4th holiday period.

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Why It Matters

Residents can access specific discounted goods, food, and recreational activities at participating local businesses and public facilities during the Independence Day holiday week.

Key Facts

  • Brookfield Zoo offers $2.50 child admission and a $17.76 family meal on July 4.
  • Checkers & Rally’s offers a burger and pie combo for $2.50 on July 4.
  • Cosley Zoo sells hot dogs for $2.50 on July 4 and 5.
  • Dairy Queen offers a small Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float for $2.50 from June 29 to July 5.
  • Dave & Buster’s offers unlimited game play for $2.50 on July 4 if purchased in-store before noon.
  • Harvard hosts a parade on July 4 at 9:30 a.m. and offers $2.50 pool admission.
  • Krispy Kreme offers a free doughnut for wearing red, white, and blue on July 4.
  • Krispy Kreme offers a dozen doughnuts for $2.50 with the purchase of another dozen or 16-count minis from July 2-5.
  • Midway Village Museum sells copies of the Declaration of Independence for $2.50.
  • Oberweis offers $2.50 kids' scoops from July 1-4 and free patriotic sunglasses with purchase.
  • Ranalli’s Pizza Bar offers $2.50 hot dogs and apple pie slices from June 25 to July 5.
  • Sonic Drive-In offers a $2.50 menu through July 12.
  • The Human Bean offers specific drinks up to 24 ounces for $2.50 until July 6.
  • Winnetka Ice Arena offers $2.50 public skate admission on July 5.

Who's Mentioned

organizationThe Human Bean“Offering $2.50 drinks up to 24 ounces until July 6.”organizationDave & Buster’s“Offering unlimited game play for $2.50 on July 4 if purchased before noon.”organizationCheckers & Rally’s“Offering burger and pie combo for $2.50 on July 4.”organizationBrookfield Zoo Chicago“Offering $2.50 child admission and $17.76 family meal on July 4.”organizationMidway Village Museum“Selling copies of the Declaration of Independence for $2.50.”organizationRanalli’s Pizza Bar“Offering $2.50 hot dogs and apple pie slices from June 25 to July 5.”organizationSonic Drive-In“Offering a $2.50 menu through July 12.”organizationOberweis Ice Cream & Dairy“Offering $2.50 kids' scoops from July 1-4.”organizationDairy Queen“Offering small Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float for $2.50 from June 29 to July ”locationWinnetka Ice Arena“Offering $2.50 admission for public skate on July 5.”organizationKrispy Kreme“Offering free doughnuts for patriotic clothing and $2.50 dozen deals.”locationHarvard Aquatic Center“Offering a $2.50 daily pool rate.”organizationCosley Zoo“Selling hot dogs for $2.50 on July 4 and 5.”