Retail and Shopping
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DJs, deals and long hours: Malls promote experiences, exclusive deals for Black Friday shoppingNov 28, 2019 4:33 am - Exclusivity, experience and access are some of the main draws regional malls are using to entice shoppers to come out in person to the retail frenzy that begins tonight ...
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Algonquin McDonald's reopened with improved drive-through, upgraded dining areaNov 26, 2019 5:00 am - As shoppers are running around Randall Road checking off their holiday to-do list, taking a break at a local McDonald's now will be a little easier. The McDonald's at th...
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Happki opens in Deer Park Town CenterNov 26, 2019 12:00 am - DEER PARK - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Deer Park helped celebrate the recent opening of Happki at 21540 W. Field Parkway, #600 in the Dee...
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Woodfield Trolley service expanding for holidaysNov 26, 2019 12:00 am - The village of Schaumburg's Woodfield Trolley will expand its service to run daily beginning Friday, Nov. 29, through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Additional trolleys also will ...
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Self-service alcohol taps open in Rosemont mallNov 25, 2019 12:00 am - Tapville Social, a self-service beer, wine and cider dispensary, officially opened Monday in the Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in Rosemont. Located in the first-floor ...
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Why Lake Barrington needs a new local sales tax and is boosting property taxesNov 21, 2019 4:32 am - Lake Barrington will use a new local sales tax and a property tax increase to help ensure revenue keeps outpacing expenses, officials said. Starting July 1, Lake Barring...
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Double take! Check out 34 sets of twins being photographed with Santa at Woodfield MallNov 20, 2019 12:00 am - Controlled mayhem ensued Wednesday as 34 sets of twins and their mothers descended upon Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg to have their picture taken with Santa. Double strol...
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How Amazon's quest for more, cheaper products has resulted in a flea market of fakes
Nov 17, 2019 5:00 am - Hermès's $640 Clic H Bracelet is one of those luxury baubles that's financially out of reach for most shoppers. So how is it that Amazon shoppers could recently search f...
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Interactive experience at Hawthorn promises 'a different way to meet Santa'Nov 15, 2019 4:32 am - The need for brick-and-mortar retailers to innovate is combining with a first-of-its-kind holiday branding effort at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. "The Elf on the Shel...
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Get holiday ready at Chicago Premium Outlets this weekendNov 14, 2019 10:00 pm - The season of sleigh bells, gift giving and festive fashion is around the corner. Running now through Sunday, Nov. 17, Chicago Premium Outlets is inviting local families...