What’s left of Sears? Stores and HQ are nearly gone, but successor still owns and leases many properties

Many goodbyes already have been said in Sears’ native Illinois, with its last great headquarters rapidly fading from the landscape of Hoffman Estates. But the one-time retail giant’s 139-year-long story continues at eight remaining stores elsewhere in the country and as a landlord of commercial properties both near and far.

Apartments, townhouses proposed for vacant land in Des Plaines

‘A real sense of enthusiasm and excitement’: Lake Villa to pursue development for Pleviak School property

Lawmakers tried to reform Illinois’ food system. Here’s why it failed

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Why are more shoppers struggling to repay ‘buy now, pay later’ loans?

More Klarna customers are having trouble repaying their “buy now, pay later” loans, the short-term lender said this week. The disclosure corresponded with reports by lending platforms Bankrate and LendingTree, which cited an increasing share of all “buy now, pay later” users saying they had fallen behind on payments.

This week politicians can prove they value small businesses

We started with a robust agenda this year in Springfield, which included reining in overly restrictive occupational licenses and supporting folks laid off from their jobs and ready to start businesses.

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Emma Dvorak named assistant administrator at The Springs at Monarch Landing

The Springs Health and Rehabilitation at Monarch Landing Senior Living in Naperville has announced the promotion of Emma Dvorak to Assistant Administrator. This is a sig...

Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli at Block 59 dining and entertainment district Tuesday in Naperville.

The Biz Week That Was: I-88 corridor redevelopment, new eateries and the best burgers in the suburbs

Naperville mayor touts Block 59 dining district, calls I-88 corridor the ‘most significant redevelopment opportunity’ in city history Across Naperville, a new dining...