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Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Aug 13, 2026 8:19 am - Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead.
Families feel the pinch of higher children's shoe prices as kids head back to school

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Aug 13, 2026 8:15 am - As summer fades and kids head back to school, the pressure to stand out or fit in with the right footwear is colliding with higher prices. The jump in price is straining family budgets that are already being squeezed by rising costs for food, gas and other essentials, so analysts and retailers say parents and kids are spending more time looking for deals or buying fewer pairs.
Oak Brook OKs Amazon store project

By Susan Sarkauskas
Aug 12, 2026 12:56 pm - Amazon has received permission to build a combination store and delivery center in Oak Brook.
Phony gas and grocery discount offers are hitting mailboxes

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
Aug 11, 2026 1:57 pm - With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it's no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate savings opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they're increasingly using the U.S. Mail to lure people with promises of free gas and grocery gift cards.
After backlash, Rosemont mall reverses pay-to-park policy

By Christopher Placek
Aug 10, 2026 5:56 pm - Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont on Monday announced a reversal of a controversial paid parking policy following backlash from shoppers, businesses and the village’s mayor.
State offers 10-day tax break on back-to-school shopping

By Ben Szalinski
Aug 03, 2026 4:47 pm - Parents starting on back-to-school shopping will get a temporary sales tax break for 10 days this month.
Butera’s Clock Tower Plaza store in Elgin sold to Frank’s Freshway Market

By Gloria Casas
Jul 31, 2026 8:52 am - Butera’s last remaining grocery store at Elgin’s Clock Tower Plaza has been sold and will become a Frank’s Freshway Market on Aug. 11.
Naperville could replace grocery tax with higher sales tax

By Carolyn Stein
Jul 28, 2026 10:36 am - The Naperville City Council will consider replacing the local grocery tax with an increased sales tax after city staff said tax revenue is falling short of expectations, in part because some stores did not comply with the new ordinance.
Naperville reigns as ‘retail mecca,’ producing $5.7B in sales last year

By CAROLYN STEIN
Jul 27, 2026 11:02 am - Naperville reigns supreme once again as an economic powerhouse among Chicago suburbs. Illinois’ third-largest city has retained its spot as the top suburban retail sales generator in the Chicago metropolitan area for another year, according to a recently released report from Chicago-based consultant firm Melaniphy & Associates.
Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years

By DEE-ANN DURBIN, TERRY TANG, MAGGIE SCALES, SANDY GUATIBONZA and HIKARI MAE HIDA
Jul 25, 2026 8:09 pm - What’s for dinner? Lately, at Apral Jack’s house, it’s whatever is on sale.Jack, 50, scouts an app for deals at her local supermarket before she buys groceries. When she reaches the store, she looks in the weekly circular for coupons she might have missed.

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