Retail and Shopping
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Time for a property tax in Carol Stream? Mayor, others advocate it; residents don'tSep 30, 2019 1:00 am - Carol Stream officials long have maintained they would pursue a municipal property tax only as a last resort. But some village board members now appear ready to take tha...
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No holiday savings yet? Here's how to build your funds fastSep 28, 2019 6:00 am - Timing is everything when it comes to saving for the holidays. The longer you have to build up cash reserves, plan your budget and buy gifts at the right price, the bett...
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'Tucked away' businesses in the Tri-Cities, part 2Sep 27, 2019 6:00 am - As promised, today we look at five more "tucked away" businesses, those that are either in interesting locations or are not top-of-mind with many residents. It complete...
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Hidden gems: Dave's favorite 'tucked away' spots in the Tri-Cities, part 1Sep 26, 2019 7:20 am - In "Anytown, USA," you can expect to find interesting businesses that establish themselves away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street. The Tri-Cities are no differen...
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How protected are suburban mall entrances?Sep 26, 2019 5:30 am - Entrances at anchor stores of many suburban shopping malls lack protective barriers that would prevent the type of vehicle assault that happened Friday at Schaumburg's W...
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New At Home store opens on Schaumburg's west sideSep 26, 2019 1:00 am - A new At Home interior decor store has opened in a portion of the former Lowe's at 101 N. Barrington Road, on Schaumburg's west side, company officials announced. It's t...
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Filson opens store in NapervilleSep 25, 2019 1:00 am - NAPERVILLE - Outdoor outfitter chain Filson is opening a new store at 41 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. The 2,400 square-foot store will offer the brand's full product...
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Toms Price downsizes, renovates Wheaton storeSep 24, 2019 1:00 am - WHEATON - Toms Price is reducing the size and renovating its landmark Wheaton store following the sale and lease-back agreement to College Church, the company announced....
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Vineyard Vines pop-up shop opens in Algonquin CommonsSep 22, 2019 11:00 pm - It's not exactly Kylie Jenner's makeup pop-up shop in New York City. Or Kanye West's pop-up merch shop in Los Angeles. But the Randall Road corridor now has its own vers...
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Woodfield responds to Schaumburg mayor: Barriers are in place at entrances we controlSep 22, 2019 1:00 am - A day after Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly called for protective barriers at all Woodfield Mall entrances to prevent a repeat of Friday's mayhem, mall management Sunday sai...