5 of the Best Black Friday Deals You’ll Find in Illinois This Year

Black Friday is almost here! If you like to go on a physical hunt for the best deals, versus online shopping, look no further. We've rounded up the top 5 Black Friday steals you won't want to miss in Illinois stores this year.

Things You SHOULDN'T Buy on Black Friday

The other day we talked about things you SHOULDN'T buy on Black Friday this year, but here are the most important things you should remember when you're out shopping according to experts:

• Don't waste your money on off-brand TV's.
• The best deals on toys are typically offered the two weeks before Christmas, not on Black Friday.
• You will save more money on items like holiday decor, mattresses, bedding, linens, fitness equipment, jewelry and cosmetics, AFTER Christmas is over.

If getting the biggest deal for your buck is something you always strive for, here are 10 things you SHOULD buy while Black Friday shopping this year.

10 of the Best Black Friday 2024 Deals

Truth be told, I am far from an experienced Black Friday shopper, but I sure do love looking at all the ads, and blackfriday.com is usually my first stop. However, when I want experts to narrow down the BEST Black Friday deals simply for me, I check out tomsguide.com.

For 2024, Tom's Guide editors have highlighted several amazing Black Friday deals you'll find on Amazon like Crocs for $15 and a 4 pack of Apple AirTags for $69, but what are the best deals to buy physically in Illinois stores?

Here are 5 that caught my eye...

1. 50% off Toys at Target

Popular brands like Barbie, Hotwheels, LEGO, and Mini Brands are just a few of the toys you can save big money on at Target this Black Friday.

2. TV's starting at $64 at Best Buy

Most retailers offer big deals on smaller TV's on Black Friday, but Best Buy will be offering several great deals on larger TV's too like a LG 48" B4 Series 4K OLED TV for $649.

3. Apple AirPods 3 for $94 at Walmart

Tom's Guide editors say "this deal brings Apple's earbuds down to the lowest price we've ever seen." (FYI, this deal is also available on Walmart's website NOW so don't miss out!)

4. MacBook Air 13 for $649 at Walmart

This is the lowest price ever offered on this MacBook Air model, and it is currently sold out on Amazon.

5. iPad 9th Generation for $199 at Best Buy

This iPad features  Apple's A13 Bionic CPU, a 12MP front camera, increased storage, and savings of $130!

As always, massive Black Friday deals like these ALWAYS sell out quickly, so it might be well worth your time to get up early and wait in line so you don't miss your chance to save some money. (Or just see if the deals are available online, LOL!)