Illinois State Employee Discounts

The Civil Service Council acquires a list of businesses that provide discounts to Illinois State employees (all faculty and staff). Below is the current list of participating businesses and their discounts. Please note that some restrictions may apply to these discounts, and we ask you to contact the respective business for full details.

If you are a business that would like to be added to the listing below, please fill out this form to be reviewed by the Civil Service Council committee for employee discounts. The committee will review established businesses that best serve Illinois State University employees, and it has the right to refuse any submissions. Interested businesses should submit the following information: name of business, contact, website, discount/offer, and requirements for discount/offer. If you have any questions regarding this form, please email employeediscounts@IllinoisState.edu.

Auto/Transportation

Rental Vehicles

It is recommended that non-University-owned rental vehicles be rented through the use of our institutional contract with Enterprise and National car rental firms.

If the contractual discount isn't already applied through the portal, use contract number XZ78787 for business use.

Rental Perks

AVIS Car Rental
Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF Base Rates at Avis. Click on the link below or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code AWD#: D134100.
https://rentalperks.com/discounts/avis

BUDGET Car Rental
Employees can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Budget. Click on the link below or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#: Z408900.
https://rentalperks.com/discounts/budget

HERTZ Car Rental
Employees can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Hertz. Click on the link below or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729.
https://rentalperks.com/discounts/hertz

EXPEDIA.COM
Employees can save 8% OFF select hotels at Expedia.com.
https://rentalperks.com/discounts/expedia

BOOKING.COM
Special employee pricing of up to 40% off select hotels worldwide on Booking.com.
https://rentalperks.com/discounts/booking-com

AAA

Details - You can save 20% on AAA memberships and may be able to qualify for additional discounts on your home and auto policies. For more information, please call Debra Wiese ( 217 ) 398-3622 ext.514 or email at djwiese@acg.aaa.com .
Required for discount - Mention you are an ISU Employee when you contact them. Membership app form

Connect Transit

Details - Free bus fare with ISU ID
Required for discount - ISU ID

Number 1 Auto Transport

Details - 10% discount off any car shipping reservation nationwide.
Required for discount - Please use the discount code ILL10 when booking a reservation to ship a car. For more information, visit the website or email info@number1autotransport.com.

Price 4 Limo

Details - $100 off any rental.
Required for discount - Use code ISU100
For more information please email information@price4limo.com

Childcare

A Shining Star Learning Center

Details - 10% discount off weekly child care for 1st child- 2 children or more gets your 10% off oldest child then 10% off next child for ISU
Required for discount - Must work at ISU. Contact Mindy Daily

Cadence Academy Preschool

Details - Considerable discounts on weekly tuition for all ages. Discounts vary by age. Contact (309) 452-9611 for more information. To inquire about openings or register, ask for the Center Director or Assistant Director.
Required for discount - ISU Email or ID

Events/Entertainment

Grossinger Motors Arena

Details - For faculty only. Must call box office/general contact (309) 434-2921 and ask if that particular event offers a discount for faculty.

Illinois State University Athletics

Details - Additional 12-20% off of the purchase of your Redbird football or basketball season seats. Maximum 2 seats per person at faculty/staff rate, plus dependents under the age of 18 living at home also qualify for discount. Season ticket purchases are eligible for convenient direct payroll withdraw plans.
Required for discount - Contact our sales department at (309) 438-8000 ext. 2 for seating availability or present university ID at Redbird ticket office at time of season ticket purchase.

McLean County Museum of History

Details - Employees and their immediate family receive FREE admission and 10% gift shop discount.
Required for discount - Just show Redbird ID upon entry.

Health/Wellness

Four Seasons Health Club

Details - View pdf detailing discount information
Required for discount - ISU ID

HYKLE

Details - Experience the exceptional comfort of our specially designed compression socks and orthopedic insoles, tailored for those leading active lifestyles or with professions requiring long-standing hours. This offer is available for all students, faculty, alumni, retirees, and affiliates of ISU.
Required for discount - Use the code ILS20 at checkout for 20% off.

Orange Theory Fitness

Details - Discounts on memberships and FREE Session (1st time visitors). Contact OTF Bloomington at (309) 434-5500
Required for discount - ISU Faculty and Staff

Home Goods/Utilities

AT&T Wireless

Details - 17% off qualifying monthly service fees; ability to order through Premier site for additional discounts
Required for discount - ISU ID (if shopping in store) Premier Website FAN Number: 2389235

DH Pace Garage Doors

Details - 10% Off of any Service of your Garage Door

Garage Door Repair
Garage Door Spring Repair
Garage Door Opener Repair
Planned Maintenance

Required for discount - When requesting service, let the call taker know you are from Illinois State University and are requesting your employee discount of 10%. Call 309-487-2257 to schedule your garage door service.

MRCOOL HVAC System

Details - Use "Reggie10" at checkout.

Prairie Home Alliance

Details - Get an additional 10% off current sale prices on all of our home improvement products and services. Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors, Sunrooms, Decks, Pergolas, Awnings, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Gutter Protection, Basement Waterproofing.

Required for discount - ISU ID

Samsung Electronics

Details - Samsung would like to provide the employees of Illinois State University exclusive member discounts on the entire Samsung portfolio including laptops, tablets, Galaxy phones, televisions, home appliances, smart watches and just about anything else with a Samsung logo. This added value Education Offers Program provides discounts up to 30% with free shipping!

Required for discount - It’s easy to sign up at the below link with your Illinois State University .edu email address:
https://www.samsung.com/us/shop/offer-program/education/#easysignup

T-Mobile

Details - Up to $200 off our Magenta Plan - $5 off single line / $10 off 2+ lines for up to 20 months. Includes: Unlimited talk, text, & data on our nationwide network; Scam-blocking protection with Scam Shield; Dedicated customer care; dial 611 from your T-Mobile phone or download the T-Mobile app; Netflix On Us on family plans; Data & texting abroad in over 210 countries and destinations; America’s largest 5G network; with 5G in all 50 states

Verizon Deals at Work

For a limited time:
Get your choice of a Samsung 43'' Class TV OR Meta Quest 3S on us. Applies to new Fios Gigabit speeds and 5G Home Plus Internet. Promotional Offers end 4/30/25

Available to new and existing Verizon Home Internet customers
No contracts or bundles required
Up to $10 off Verizon Fios Home Internet
Up to $10 off Verizon 5G Home Internet

Offer is online only at Verizon.com/dealsatwork

Visit Verizon.com/dealsatwork
Enter your university email address.
You will receive an email with a shopping link from Verizon Notifications.
Click on the embedded link in the email. Then follow the prompts to start saving!

For Verizon Home Internet discount related questions, please contact:
Catherine.p.fitzmaurice@verizon.com

Wholesale Cabinets

Details - 30% off list price on all RTA and Assembled cabinetry.
Required for discount - ID required for discount

Moving/Storage

Federal/Allied Van Lines

Details - Comprehensive moving, packing, and storage services. These services and reduced contract pricing are offered to all Illinois State University employees.

Required for discount - Phone: (309) 694-4500, Ext. 2228
Email: Bloomington@federalcos.com

Mayflower

Details - Comprehensive moving, packing, and storage services. These services and reduced contract pricing are offered to all Illinois State University employees.

Required for Discount - When requesting a quote for service, the employee must inform the company agent they are from Illinois State University and are requesting “E & I Contract Pricing”. Phone: 1(800)-845-6327
Email: EICoop@mayflower.com

United Van Lines

Details - Comprehensive moving, packing, and storage services. These services and reduced contract pricing are offered to all Illinois State University employees.

Required for discount - When requesting a quote for service, the employee must inform the company agent they are from Illinois State University and are requesting “E & I Contract Pricing”. Phone: 1(800) 845-6327
Email: EICoop@unitedvanlines.com

Retail/Gifts

Anuent Leather Briefcases

Details - 20% on our Leather Briefcases Collection
Required for discount - Use Code: ISU20 at Checkout to avail the offer.

Canvas Discount

Details - 15% 0ff Photo Canvas Prints, enter discount code ILLINOIS15 before checkout.
Required for discount - Discount code: ILLINOIS15

Costco

Details - Receive Costco Cash Card with membership
Required for discount - ISU ID and printed flyer

Cushing

Details - 20% off any wide or small format printing
Required for discount - To redeem, please include this promo code when requesting a quote: ISU213. More details here: https://www.cushingco.com/illinois-state-promotion/

Ellisi Gifts

Details - 10% discount on all orders: Ellisi Gifts is a domestic provider of personalized gifts and successful online retailer in the United States. At ellisigifts.com, customers can find great gift ideas for any occasions such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, weddings, anniversaries, memorials, birthdays, holidays, graduations, awards, business gifts, centerpieces, keepsakes, and many more...Discount Information: 10% off all purchases for all students, faculty and staff. Use discount code ISUEDP10 at checkout to receive a 10% discount on purchased items.
Required for discount - Discount Code: ISUEDP10

Foam Core Print

Details - 15% off any order
Required for discount - Discount Code: ISU15

Great Harvest Bread Company

Details - $1 off any loaf
Required for discount - ISU ID

Innovato Design

Details - Innovato Design is a well-recognized retail store and designer of luxury tungsten rings, necklaces, and accessories. We would like to offer Illinois State University employees 20% off on all orders with discount code ILS20 applied at checkout
Required for discount - Discount Code: ILS20

Obscure Belts

Details - 10% off
Required for discount - ISU10

ProFlowers

Details - 15% discount on flowers, flower arrangements and gifts.
Required for discount - Discount Code (REDWHITE15) at checkout.

Redbird Spirit Shop

Details - 10% off food and drinks, gifts and clothing
Required for discount - ISU ID

Shari's Berries

Details - Send chocolate covered strawberries, gourmet chocolates, delicious cake pops & other treats from Shari's Berries. Receive a 15% discount using the code: REDWHITE15.
Required for discount - Discount Code REDWHITE15

Techzone

Details - Various Apple and Windows machine discounts. Contact Techzone in the Bone Student Center for more details.
Required for discount - Faculty/Staff ID

Tungsten Rings and Co.

Details - Illinois State University employees may receive 15% off any item from our store.
Required for discount - Enter promo code ISU15 at checkout and you will get an instant 15% off your order.

Voodoo Neon

Details - 10% of all order of Neon signs
Required for discount - Use discount code "ILLINOISSTATE10"

YAAGLE

Details - Save $20 on any leather messenger bag purchase. Our leather messenger bags are perfect for carrying all the gear you need for school!
Required for discount - Use the exclusive discount code ILLINOIS20 at checkout at YAAGLE to save $20 on any leather bag purchase.

Specialty

Commerce Bank

Details - Benefits Banking offer, contact the Uptown Normal Branch for more information
Required for discount - ISU ID

Day Translations

Details -10% discount on any translation and interpreting service
Required for discount -Email contact@daytranslations.com and use discount code: ISU 10% discount

Golf Simulators Direct

Details - 5% off all orders
Required for discount - Employees or students can use the discount code: UNIVERSITY5OFF at checkout

Guaranteed Rate, Inc.

Details - All Illinois State University faculty, staff, family, and friends will be eligible for a waiver of all lending fees, saving $1,290* on any closed mortgage loan with Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
Required for discount - You must access the Guaranteed Rate website from the Illinois State University Intranet or visit www.rate.com/IllinoisState, successfully complete a mortgage loan application, and close the mortgage loan with Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Applicant subject to credit and underwriting approval. Restrictions may apply.

Languex Translation

Details -Languex provides inexpensive, fast, high quality translations to meet all your business and personal needs. We provide high-quality professional human translation of over 50 languages. We are happy to provide a 20% discount off of our translation services.
Required for discount -Simply mention the promo code "Redbird-20" when getting your quote to receive 20% off all of your translation needs.

Mosaic Foods

Details - Mosaic Foods is delicious, healthy, frozen meals cooked with care and delievered to your door. Mosaic is the ultimate in healthy convenience.
Required for discount - to receive $30 off please use code ILSTU30 during checkout or visit the Mosaic Foods website with this special link.