National Hamburger Day In IL: Where To Score Freebies And Discounts

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Wednesday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, an unofficial holiday that celebrates America’s favorite sandwich.

The origins of National Hamburger Day are unclear. The National Day Calendar said the origin of the hamburger itself is surrounded in controversy, but that it most likely first appeared in the 19th or early 20th centuries and has grown in popularity over the years.

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Here are some places to score deals in Illinois:

Buffalo Wild Wings: On Wednesday, the participating locations are offering any burger at half price, including the All-American Cheeseburger and the Triple Bacon Cheeseburger (offer good for takeout or delivery using the promo code GOBURGER on the app; not valid for dine-in orders).

Burger King: Free hamburger with a $1 purchase for rewards club members on Wednesday.

Checkers: Through Friday, the Cheese Double combo costs $3.

Dairy Queen: Through Sunday, rewards club members who buy Signature Stackburger get a second one free. The deal is available on the DQ mobile app.

Dog Haus: Rewards club members earn 25 bonus points with the purchase of any Haus Burger or Big Belly Burger on Wednesday.

Eddie Merlot’s: From 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger (made of fresh ground filet, New York strip and rib eye steak) costs $15.

Shake Shack: Through Sunday, get a free ShackBurger with a $10 or more purchase (order in the Shack app, online or in-Shack kiosks; use code BURGERMONTH).

Smashburger: On Wednesday, any single burger costs $5.28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger’s website and app with the code JUST528).

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: From 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, get the Signature Angus Burger for $15.

Wahlburgers: Through Thursday, get half off all Brothers’ Choice Burgers, the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon and O.F.D. using the code HAMBRUGERDAY online or in the app (offer good at participating U.S. locations; not valid on third-party delivery systems).

Wayback Burgers: On Wednesday, get a $5 Classic Burger (offer good on in-store and online in the restaurant’s rewards program (not valid through third-party delivery services).

Wendy’s: From Wednesday through Sunday, customers using the Wendy’s app can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for a penny with any other purchase.

White Castle: Throughout May, the chain is celebrating National Hamburger Month with special offers, including a “Slider-bration” event where sliders sell for 25 cents, along with other promotions.

Sources for this report are USA Today, Finance Buzz and restaurant websites.