Now that spring is finally here, it's time to lighten up and brighten up.  Put away those itchy wool clothes and make room for new lightweight tops, shorts and spring dresses.  Find a pair of strappy sandals.  Refresh your home.  Mattress lost its "spring?" Buy a new one.  You can find it all on sale this week in Elmhurst.

Sears, 265 S IL Route 83, Elmhurst, 630-589-1500

Deal:  Save 40 to 50 percent on shorts, cropped pants, skirts, tanks, tees and polos for both him and her.  Also, save 20 percent on all Kenmore appliances.

Good through:  March 26, 2011 for clothing, March 24, 2011 for Kenmore appliances

Kohl's Department Store, 303 S. IL Route 83, Elmhurst, 630-516-1200

Deal:  Spring fashion sale; save 30 to 50 percent on ladies' spring fashions.

Good through:  March 24, 2011

Shoe Carnival, 195 S IL Route 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126630-832-1086

Deal:  Get $5, $10 or $15 dollars off your purchase with coupon.

Good through:  unspecified

Pier 1 Imports, 355 S IL Route 83, Elmhurst, 630-833-6104

Deal:  Save up to 20 percent on dining furniture, bedroom furniture, home office, upholstery and wicker seating, pillows, rugs and window panels, occasional tables and wall decor.

Good through:  unspecified

Back to Bed, 301 S IL Route 83, Elmhurst, 630-833-9233

Deal:  Save up to 60 percent off retail on all Simmons and Beautyrest mattresses, plus free delivery, set up and removal.

Good through:  unspecifed