Retail and Shopping
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'It's a heartache': Woodfield Sears visitors shop for nostalgia on store's closing dayNov 14, 2021 12:00 am - The signs hanging from the ceiling of the Sears department store at Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall declared that everything must go. But nearly everything was already gone....
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Santa's on his way to Deer ParkNov 12, 2021 12:00 am - Santa will jump-start the holiday season when he arrives via firetruck Saturday night at the Deer Park Town Center. His visit coincides with the annual tree-lighting an...
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Bigger turkeys, higher prices: Thanksgiving dinner will cost you more this yearNov 12, 2021 12:00 am - With food prices up more than 6%, Thanksgiving dinner this year is expected to cost more than in the past, but finding a turkey for the table shouldn't be a problem. Bri...
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McLean Square strip center sells for $2.7 millionNov 11, 2021 10:00 pm - ELGIN - The McLean Square retail strip shopping center at 943-955 N. McLean Blvd. in Elgin has been sold for $2.75 million, according to a commercial real estate firm. T...
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Santa arrives at Woodfield Mall to start holidaysNov 11, 2021 12:00 am - Santa Claus made his long-awaited return to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg Thursday evening. The traditional parade around the mall kicked off the start of the Simon Santa...
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After 56 years and three generations, Casper family closing Lake Zurich hardware storeNov 10, 2021 3:00 pm - A family business that spans three generations in Lake Zurich is ending its run after 56 years. Casper's True Value Hardware has been the place of first jobs for scores ...
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Santa's arrival Saturday at Deer Park Town Center features fireworks show, tree-lightingNov 10, 2021 12:00 am - Santa is set to arrive in style Saturday to help kick off the holidays at Deer Park Town Center with a holiday tree-lighting, entertainment and fireworks show. The event...
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U.S. consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, most since 1990
Nov 10, 2021 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up for a financially difficult Thanksg...
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New Marshalls to open Thursday in the Deerbrook MallNov 08, 2021 10:00 pm - DEERFIELD - Marshalls will open its newest store Thursday in Deerfield as it relocates a former Northbrook location. A grand opening will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ...
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Palatine's 'Holidays on the Town' returns Nov. 19 with deals, entertainmentNov 05, 2021 6:00 am - Downtown Palatine's "Holidays on the Town" returns this month with 19 businesses offering deals, raffles and treats. The event, which takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1...