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Oh Thank Heaven! 7-Eleven Celebrates 84 Years with Free Slurpees

For its Birthday, 7-Eleven stores across the country are giving away free Slurpees.

Windy thunderstorms and rigid 72 degree weather took over this morning but as the sun comes out and the temperature rises, something cold to drink sounds pretty good right now.

In honor of it's 84th Birthday, , something the convenience store chain has been doing since 2002 when it turned 75. It's a gesture, the company says, to say "thank you" to its customers for years of patronage and support, touting the theme, “Our Birthday – Your Bash.”

Patch dropped by the local Evergreen Park 7-Eleven, 3440 W. 95th St. and caught up with a couple of ladies who were on a quick lunch break.

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"I've always liked the Slurpees," said Patrice King, who was on her way back to work in the northeast part of the village.

Her co-worker, Shawntell Hullum, said her favorite flavor was blueberry, as she slurped down the small treat.

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Our local 7-Eleven will be giving way free 7.11-ounce Slurpees while supplies last.

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