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Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it

By CALEIGH WELLS and AYA DIAB
Dec 30, 2025 3:16 pm - The busiest time of the year for product returns is just beginning. The National Retail Federation estimates 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back this year. These returns come with an environmental cost, but there's a lot consumers and companies are doing to minimize it.
US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

By MATT OTT
Dec 23, 2025 7:58 am - The U.S. economy economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew.
DIY crafters flock to makerspaces to create custom holiday gifts

By Christopher Placek
Dec 22, 2025 7:01 pm - Makerspaces are experiencing a surge in activity this holiday season as people look to create personalized, handmade gifts and save money.
Department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Dec 22, 2025 9:50 am - Competition among retailers for a slice of the $129 billion U.S. beauty and personal care market is fiercer than ever due to the ease of e-commerce and the advice shoppers seek on social media instead of in stores.
The Biz Week That Was: Bears stadium plan up in the air, data centers glitch, and grocery store reboot

Daily Herald report
Dec 20, 2025 12:39 pm - Pride and joy of Northwest Indiana? Bears president floats move as deal for Arlington Park stalls Stymied by hopes of a property tax break and infrastructure dollars...
BBB alert: Extreme winter weather an opportunity for scammers

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
Dec 18, 2025 2:26 pm - Extreme weather is the perfect storm for scams. The Better Business Bureau warns the public to be extra cautious heading into winter this Sunday.
US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it

By PAUL WISEMAN and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Dec 18, 2025 10:02 am - U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed, and likely distorted, by the government shutdown.
Why building owner is marketing former Uncle Julio’s space for office use in Vernon Hills

By Mick Zawislak
Dec 17, 2025 11:35 am - Vernon Hills officials agree the northwest corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Route 60 near Hawthorn mall is a valuable location in the retail-heavy village, but are split on whether medical offices are a good use for the site.
Family tradition continues at revamped Island Lake grocery store

By Mick Zawislak
Dec 16, 2025 8:13 pm - The revamped and updated version of Island Lake's only grocery is readying for an encore.
Big retailers didn’t pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says

By JONEL ALECCIA
Dec 16, 2025 3:05 pm - Four of the nation’s top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous botulism outbreak from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters posted Monday.

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