TRY NEW DISH AT TGI FRIDAYS, GET A GIFT CARD Deal: Try one of TGI Friday’s 20 new menu items including Dragonfire Salmon and Sizzling Parmesan-Crusted Chicken and get a $10 gift card to use on your next visit. Good through: May 1 SENIOR GOLF SPECIAL The deal: 18 holes, plus a golf cart, $24 for seniors age 60+ at Stony Creek Golf Course. Good through: Ongoing TUCKAWAY GOLF MEMBERSHIPS The deal: Tuckaway Golf Club in Crete is offering two membership plans that allow you unlimited golf. Cost is $198 for a 5-day membership and $398 for a 7-day membership (also good for holidays). Good through: …

WINDY CITY APPLIANCE DISCOUNT Deal: Windy City Appliance is offering $27 off any repair. Good through: The end of April   FOX'S OAK LAWN RESTAURANT AND PIZZA Deal: Enjoy a large cheese pizza for $10.99 Mondays. On Wednesdays all pizzas half price. Good through: Regular deal   CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH AT SUBWAY Deal: In honor of its customers, Subway is offering $2 Six-inch subs for the month of April. Good through: The end of April   TRY NEW DISH AT TGI FRIDAYS, GET A GIFT CARD Deal: Try one of TGI Friday’s 20 new menu items including Dragonfire Salmon and Sizzling Parmesan-Crusted Chicken…

REE LEGO MINI-MODEL  The deal: Starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, kids from 6 to 14 get to build a limited edition Lego mini-model and take it home with them for free. This month’s kit is a watering can. Models are not for sale and are not available for purchase. One model per child and quantities are limited. Good through: While supplies last TUCKAWAY GOLF MEMBERSHIPS The deal: Tuckaway Golf Club in Crete is offering two membership plans that allow you unlimited golf. Cost is $198 for a 5-day membership and $398 for a 7-day membership (also good for holidays). Good through: Buy now and …

LENTEN SPECIALS AT BEGGAR’S PIZZA Deal: Everyday fish fry. Perch and catfish dinners are $5.95 and pepper & egg sandwiches are $3.99 Good through: Easter Sunday, April 24   FREE EBOOK DOWNLOAD  Deal: Amazon is offering free download for Kindle of ebook The Legend of Sleepy Hallow by Washington Irving. Downloads are also available for Blackberry, Android, iPhone and iPad. Good through: Ongoing   NANCY'S PIZZA/AL'S BEEF Deal: Get every second pizza half fff at Nancy's Pizza; or add a large fry, large drink to any sandwich at Al's Beef for $2.  Good through: Ongoing   CHA CHA'S TREASURES Deal: …

CARSON’S MILLION ACTS OF GOODWILL Deal: Register online for a 25-percent off coupon, or receive coupons at the store for every item of donated clothing you bring in. Good through: March 23 FOX’S RESTAURANT AND PUB Deal: Join Fox’s birthday club and receive a one-percent discount for each year of your age. Good through: Ongoing TGI FRIDAYS Deal: Get a free appetizer when you join the Friday’s E-Club. Good through: Ongoing   DRIVE A CHRYSLER, GET A GIFT CARD Deal: Check out the new Chrysler lineup at Orland Square Mall, take one for a test drive and get a $15 gift card good for any store in the…

KIDS EAT FREE AT STEAK 'N SHAKE Deal: Kids eat free with a paying adult on Saturdays and Sundays at restaurants in Tinley Park and Frankfort. Check web site for other locations. Good through: Ongoing   FREE RED BOX RENTAL Deal: Buy 2 Pepsi 2-liters and 1 Lay’s, Tostitos, Rold Gold or Sunchips in a single transaction at any Walgreens and get 1 free Red Box movie rental. Code for free movie will print from the machine next to the register. Good through: Now through May 21   SPRING SCREEN DEAL Deal: A Home Service Glass Company is offering 10-percent off all screen repairs or new screens. Good …

Andy’s Frozen Custard Deal: Sign up for Andy’s Frozen Custard’s Yum Squad and be the first to know about specials and seasonal treats, and get a coupon for a free ice cream cone when you do. Good through: Ongoing Sara Lee Bakery Outlet Deal: Chocolate peanut silk pie, $3.99  (regular price $8.19) Good through: End of March or while supplies last. Brunswick Zone Deal: $1.29 per game, price-buster special Good through: Mondays only 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE SHOWING OF “THE OUTRAGE”  Deal: The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, is showing “The Outrage” at 6:30 p.m. Friday. "The Outrage" is …

SHEDD AQUARIUM Deal: Free admission to original galleries including Waters of the World, Amazon Rising and Caribbean Reef. Good through: Thursday, Feb. 24, and Monday, Feb. 28. AMC THEATERS BEST PICTURE MARATHON Deal: See all 10 of the Best Picture nominees in one sitting at AMC River East 21 for $50, which includes $20 AMC Gift Card. See 5 of the Best Picture nominees in one sitting at AMC Loews Crestwood 18 for $35, which includes $10 AMC Gift Card. Good through: Saturday, Feb. 26. ENCORE CONCERT BAND WINTER CONCERT  Deal: Free concert at 3 p.m. at Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone…

DURBIN’S RESTAURANTS Deal: $1 tacos (chicken or beef) and $2 Coronas or margaritas every Tuesday. Good through: Ongoing FREE DENNY’S PANCAKE PUPPIES SUNDAES  Deal: Send a Valentine’s Day eCard to a friend. You each get a coupon good for a free sundae with purchase of an entrée. Good through: Send eCard through Feb. 28 and coupon is good through March 21. MEN'S WEARHOUSE Deal: Buy one, get one free, everything in the store (except shoes). Good through: Ongoing. NEW DAY SPA Deal: Introduction to Glycolic Peel, 15 minutes, $55, regular $78. Good through: Feb. 19. CARDINAL FITNESS Deal: Online …

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you a few great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.   BATTERIES PLUS DEAL: …