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Saving of the Green

St. Paddy's Day is near, which means spring is, too. Get ready with deals found right here in Elmhurst.

Spring will be upon us soon (did you know we may see 60 degrees on Tuesday?)  That means venturing outside again, so get ready with deals on running gear (especially those participating in the Shamrock Shuffle!), allergy medicine and gardening supplies.  And for those who really want to think ahead, save on your season pass to Elmhurst Park District pools with an early bird special.

,124 E Schiller St., Elmhurst, 630-559-3338

Deal:  All winter apparel is buy one, get one 50 percent off an already marked down prices.

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Good through:  Not specified

, 124 N. York St., Elmhurst, 630-832-7685

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Deal:  St. Patrick’s Day Bra Sale; buy one bra at retail price and get the second half off.

Good:  On March 17, 2011 ONLY

, 160 N. Robert T. Palmer Drive, Elmhurst, 630-782-1703 and 655 W. Grand Ave., Elmhurst, 630-617-9030

Deal:  Go to Coupons.com and print a $2 off coupon for PediaCare kids' medicines, then combine it with the $5 off store coupon in the Walgreens ad to get fever reducer and allergy medicine FREE this week.

Good through:  March 12, 2011

, 145 E. 1st. St., Elmhurst, 630-833-7970 and , 1028 S. York Road, Elmhurst, 630-279-1117

Deal:  Get Miracle Grow seed starting potting mix for just 99 cents, with $3 in-store rebate; limit 3.  Also, save 50 precent on Craftsman tool bag combos.

Good through:  March 31, 2011

, 225 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, 630-993-8900

Deal:  Elmhurst residents can get a summer season pool pass for $29 (regularly $44) if you sign up by May 27.

Good through:  May 27, 2011

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