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Scammers target back-to-school rush as spending nears $39 billion

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
Jul 24, 2025 1:44 pm - As summer winds down, families across the country are preparing for the upcoming school year. But while parents juggle vacations, work, and school supply lists, scammers also are gearing up — for a different kind of season.
Hershey and other chocolate makers hike prices as cocoa remains near record highs

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Jul 24, 2025 1:31 pm - Hershey and other chocolate makers are continuing to hike prices, saying a volatile cocoa market gives them no choice.
More than 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of 9 deaths

Associated Press
Jul 22, 2025 1:47 pm - More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.
US retail sales bounce around in a whipsaw trade environment

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Jul 17, 2025 9:22 am - After an earlier pullback, consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday, after two consecutive months of spending declines, a 0.1% pullback in April and a 0.9% slowdown in May.
Sky Zone to fill vacant anchor space at Gurnee Mills

By Mick Zawislak
Jul 16, 2025 11:06 am - Sky Zone, which owns, operates and franchises indoor active entertainment parks across the U.S. and Canada, will be expanding its footprint in the Chicago area by opening in Gurnee Mills.
Naperville may increase local sales tax to offset grocery tax repeal

By Alicia Fabbre
Jul 16, 2025 9:05 am - Naperville officials are leaning toward a home rule sales tax increase to help offset the loss of revenue from the elimination of a statewide grocery sales tax.
Miss A and Boot Barn now open at Gurnee Mills

Daily Herald report
Jul 10, 2025 2:48 pm - Two new stores — Miss A and Boot Barn — now are open in Gurnee Mills, Illinois’ largest outlet and full-price retail shopping mall.
St. Charles, Geneva approve 1% grocery taxes

David Petesch
Jul 09, 2025 9:16 pm - Choosing not to part with $2 million in possible revenue, St. Charles will enact a 1% grocery tax in 2026, replacing the stage tax that will end Jan. 1. The Geneva City Council also approved a local grocery tax Monday.
‘Demand and opportunity’: Gurnee targets six sites for restaurants and retail users

By Mick Zawislak
Jul 09, 2025 9:05 pm - Gurnee has hired Wheaton-based Mallon and Associates Inc., to recruit restaurants and retail users and provide development advisory services for six targeted sites.
Cora Coffee & Tea House opens in Warrenville

Submitted by Paula Krapf
Jul 08, 2025 9:35 pm - Warrenville Mayor Andy Johnson helped business owner Monika Lefever cut the ribbon on Cora Coffee and Tea House, cheered on by residents.

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