Retail and Shopping
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Consumers are closing their wallets again as coronavirus infections soar
Jul 04, 2020 6:19 am - Governors of states seeing coronavirus infections surge are piling restrictions back onto their citizens. But a raft of new data show its everyday Americans who have bee...
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Small businesses turned to technology to survive the pandemic. But it may not be enough.
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COVID-19 pandemic leads Elgin couple to close store, look for new magazine ownerJun 25, 2020 5:00 am - Mary and Jeffrey Pierce have been prominent players in Elgin's business and cultural scene, between her eclectic downtown boutique and his vibrant monthly magazine about...
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Empire honored for customer experienceJun 25, 2020 1:00 am - NORTHLAKE - Empire Today has been awarded a 2020 Confirmit ACE (Achievement in Customer Excellence) Award in the Voice of the Customer category. The honor recognizes Em...
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Water Street Naperville gears up for Phase 4Jun 24, 2020 11:00 pm - While Downtown Naperville's Water Street restaurants have been serving guests on patios and sidewalks since Phase 3 of the state reopening plan, Phase 4 marks an expansi...
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How to unlock savings with credit card benefits
Jun 21, 2020 6:19 am - A few days after buying a sweater at Macy's, Erin Chisman returned to get the same one in a different color, only to realize it was 50% off. Upon seeing the new price ta...
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Retail incubator: Boardwalk Shops draw browsers to BataviaJun 19, 2020 6:00 am - It was quite apparent during last weekend's beautiful weather that many of us didn't really need a reason to get outside, but it didn't hurt for Batavia to be offering s...
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Suburban farmers markets are back. Here's what you need to know.Jun 18, 2020 5:00 am - Face masks. One person per household. Don't handle the produce until you've paid for it. Oh, and leave the pooch at home. These are some of the new rules farmers market ...
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Outdoor drink sales allowed in unincorporated LakeJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - Bars and restaurants with liquor licenses in unincorporated areas of Lake County can temporarily serve alcoholic drinks to patrons outdoors, county officials have decide...
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Farmers market to open June 25 in Vernon HillsJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - The Vernon Hills Park District Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. June 25, at Lakeview Parkway and Hawthorn Parkway on the south end of Century Park. Fresh pr...