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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Get Your Friday Caffeine Fix Free at 7-Eleven

More than 8,000 participating stores — including the Plainfield 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 Plainfield location at 14807 S. Route 59 — 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 Plainfield 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 Obama is leading challenger …

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Get a Free Cup of Joe Wednesday at Panera

The offer is good from 7 to 9 a.m. at both Plainfield locations and store all of the Chicago area.

Is your mojo needing a little more Joe? If your morning isn't complete without a bit of java, Panera Bread has you covered, at least on Wednesday. Panera, with locations at 12632 Route 59 and 2360 Route 59 in Plainfield, will be handing out free coffee from 7 to 9 a.m. There’s no catch or need to buy anything. Just show up and collect your free cup of coffee. The event kicks off Panera’s month-long Warm Up Wednesday campaign, which will run throughout the month of February. Along with the coffee freebie, for the next four Wednesdays Panera representatives will be showing up at surprise locations around the Chicago area with various treats for patrons. You can suggest a location at Panera's Facebook page.

BETH

8:11 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012

Thank You Panera for the good news! :) see you wednesday!   more ›

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Illinois Tollway Expects 15.4 Million Vehicles on Its Roadways Over the Holidays

Tollway oases offer free coffee on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

The Illinois Tollway expects 15.4 million vehicles will use the Tollway system during the Christmas and New Year's holidays between Dec. 23, and Jan. 3- a three percent increase over the same period in 2010.  The heaviest travel is anticipated on Friday, when the Tollway expects 1.6 million vehicles to be on the road.  On an average day, about 1.4 million vehicles use the Tollway. To accommodate increased holiday travel, the Tollway will suspend all temporary maintenance and construction lane closures from noon on Dec. 23, until 9 a.m. on Dec. 26, and from noon Dec. 30, until 9 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2012.  Some work may continue behind barriers to keep work on schedule, but this work will not impact traffic. "The Illinois Tollway wishes a safe …

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