Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme and More – NBC Chicago

There’s been a lot of donut news lately – and it’s all good.

First, the Underground Donut Tour recently released its list of “America’s Best Donuts,” and several Chicago-area donut shops made the cut.

Plus, a new contest is offering one lucky winner $1,000 to rate, photograph and taste donuts in a “dream job” contest.

And now it’s National Donut Day. Well, almost. And what’s better than a free donut?

Here’s a list of deals ahead of the widely observed holiday, coming Friday

Duck fritters

Duck Donuts is celebrating the holidays by offering a free cinnamon sugar donut on Fridays, no purchase necessary.

Duck Donuts has two locations in the Chicago area, in Naperville and Libertyville.

Dunkin’ Donuts

The beloved donut chain is offering a free donut with the purchase of a drink on Friday.

Here’s how to find a Dunkin’ near you.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Donuts will be giving guests a free donut of any type, no purchase necessary. Donut lovers can also get a dozen Krispy Kreme signature glazed donuts for just $2 off the purchase of any other dozen.

Here is a complete list of Krispy Kreme stores in Illinois.

Stan’s Donuts

With multiple locations across Chicago, Stan’s is offering a free glazed cake donut with any purchase.

This list will be updated as we learn more about local donut offerings.