Some cities seem to attract the brave and the brilliant. And for a small suburb of Chicago, Downers Grove has boasted plenty of intrepid individuals, willing to push boundaries.

Take Charles Blair MacDonald, for example. He founded the first golf course west of the Allegheny Mountains in 1892. Or the proprietor of the Tivoli Theater – he opened only the second theater in the world designed for films with sound in 1928.

Set foot in Downers Grove and you may just feel some creativity stirring. And now’s the time to give it a shot. With exclusive FabulousSavings coupons for Orbitz, you save up to $75 on Downers Grove hotels:

• Doubletree Guest Suites – Large conference center makes it perfect for corporate travel
• Holiday Inn Express – Spacious accommodations at low rates
• Red Roof Inn – Premier value hotel in town

And the Tivoli Theater and Downers Grove Golf Course are just for starters. Be sure to save time to check out:

• Yorktown Shopping Center – More than 180 stores
• Brookfield Zoo – 2,700+ animals, just a short drive east
• Belmont Prairie – One of the few remaining Illinois prairie preserves

Tell Me What’s Going On

2008 Downers Grove Heritage Festival (June 26-29)

Get ready for hot rods, live music, great eats and so much more at this year’s Heritage Festival. This annual 4-day party brings out the whole town, so don’t miss out!

But if you’re going to be out all day, then you need some comfy summer outfits for you and your family. Check out PacSun coupons for the latest in cool summer designs – get free shipping on all orders over $75!

Watch as they race around the track with a billowing cloud of smoke on their tail. As the excitement mounts, onlookers stand up with binoculars in hand and pulses beating like a metronome. Here comes the winner. It’s… Sears!

Until tomorrow (April 19), use the two below coupons to save big at Sears:

- Get Ready to Throw in the Towel –

Free Coupon: 40-55% off Bed Pillows, Bath Towels & Blankets

Product to Try: Whole Home Elegance Cotton Towels Collection - Premium combed pima cotton bath towels feel luxuriously soft on your skin

- Making a Splash Instead of Making a Mess –

Free Coupon: 50% off Kids’ Swimwear

Product to Try: Malibu Kids Girls’ Plus Keyhole Back Swimsuit with Splice Skirt - She will look cute on the beach & will be ready for fun in the sun

When it comes to helping consumers save money, Sears always comes through. You’ll think that you died and went to Discount Heaven.

(P.S. When those deals expire, check out these other amazing Sears coupons!)

She drove you to hockey practice, she made the best darn lasagna you’ve ever eaten, and she taught you the strength of a woman when she earned her black belt. Celebrate everything you love about your mom with flowers and gifts from Fleurop.

Surprise her with a tower of edible treats or a bouquet of the freshest flowers to brighten up any room in her home. No matter what you choose, use the coupon to save 10% on flowers and gifts until May 15!

Here are only a few suggestions. Have a look around Fleurop for dozens more:

• Citrus Spa - Mom deserves to be pampered with only the best bath gels, lotions & more
• Star Bouquet - Tell her she’s a star to you in the household & in the workforce with seasonal blossoms
• Mother’s Day Bouquet Special - Based on your color preferences, a floral expert will arrange a unique showstopper

Remind your mom of the amazing daughter or son (you!) she has by showering her with quality Fleurop flowers and gifts.

April 18th – It’s Friday, so naturally I’m in a great mood. But I’m even happier to share some great savings opportunities with you. Let’s get right to it!

1924 – First Crossword Puzzle Book Published (Simon & Schuster) - We have our very own crossword fanatic here at FabuDaily. She’s so obsessed with crossword puzzles her Kris Kringle got her a 365 day calendar book with a crossword for everyday! Come to think of it, I think she finished it already. If you loooove word games like my brilliant co-worker, head over to iWin for great online word games for 40% off.

1994 – Beauty and the Beast Opens at Palace Theater in N.Y.C. – This is a pretty realistic play. Some people are simply hairier than others. It’s nothing to feel bad about, especially when we’ve got great companies that help us through otherwise-tragic results. Women can find hair-removal and beautifying products at BuyBeauty for 10% off. And men can enjoy 16% off $20 or more at Zirh on shaving products as well as skincare creams and more. See? There’s no reason to call anyone the Beast in a relationship anymore!

Famous Birthdays

America Ferrera, 24 - You may know this voluptuous woman from Ugly Betty. But America Ferrera is anything but ugly! She’s a curvaceous woman who’s confident and smart with a great sense of humor.

Pet Owners Independence Day – I’m not entirely sure what pet owners are supposed to be independent from. I checked out HolidayInsights.com, and their research shows this holiday to means you stay home and your dog goes to work. This might not be the most reasonable switch, but let’s pretend for a moment and get your pup ready for the business world. BuyCostumes has discount pet costumes, like bow ties for dogs, to make your canine as professional-looking as possible. Get $10 off orders of $50 or more!

Look-A-Like Day – Let’s make this a BuyCostumes coupon double whammy since they make it easy to look like your favorite superhero, celeb and character. Choose from a Jack Sparrow costume, Tracy from Hairspray costume, Voldemort costume and even a Napoleon Dynamite Pedro costume (that’s right, we’re takin’ it back to 2004). The $10 off BuyCostumes.com discount applies to all these costumes and more, too!

Other April 18 Holidays -

• National Animal Crackers Day
• National Youth Service Day
• Free Ice Cream Cone Day (Yeah, but how many vendors are following this holiday?)