Get National Hot Dog Day Deals Today In Illinois

ILLINOIS — They're a staple of cookouts, ball games, street vendors and your kids love them, too. Happy National Hot Dog Day!

This year, the date to honor and indulge in the portable feast that you can dress up with your favorite condiments falls on Wednesday, July 18. To make the day more enjoyable, Patch has rounded up some steals, deals and freebies on hot dogs and the gadgets you need to cook them up throughout Illinois. Participation varies by location and franchise, so check ahead to ensure your local restaurant is participating.

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Here's a list of chains offering up dog-gone good deals in Illinois:

Portillo's: Through Sunday, get two regular-sized hot dogs for $5 as the chain celebrates National Hot Dog Week. Not valid on jumbo hot dogs, polish sausages or Italian sausages.

7-Eleven: Get Big Bite hot dogs at 7-Eleven for only $1 on July 18. See details.

Amazon: Amazon Prime Pantry is running this special: Buy five select items and get $6 off your order. Eligible items include vital hot dog toppings, such as ketchup (if you dare), relish and mustard.

Instacart: Get $1 off when you order two multipacks of Applegate hot dogs.

Kohl’s: For a bit of nostalgia, shop Kohl’s to get the Nostalgia Electrics Diner-Style Hot Dog Steamer for $10 off (at $39.99).

Sonic: During Sonic’s happy hour (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.), get half-price drinks and slushes and 99-cent corn dogs. You can also get a coupon by texting DOG to 876642, good for $1 Chili Cheese and All American Hot Dogs (limit 5). Must mention text to get deal.

Walmart: The Nostalgia Electrics Retro Series Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster is on sale for $15.44 (down from $22) at Walmart. Plus,the retailer is offering Rollback prices on several grills right now, with discounts of as much as $150. Snag one in honor of National Hot Dog Day and use it for your Labor Day cookout.

Williams Sonoma: Get 20% off grills and grill covers now through Sept. 5.

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