Retail and Shopping
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U.S. industries can start counting their benefits from tax law
Dec 26, 2017 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Craft breweries are raising a glass to the Republicans' new tax overhaul: It cuts the excise tax on beer. Retailers, long saddled with heavy tax bills, will...
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Kids tell Woodfield's Santa what they really want for ChristmasDec 23, 2017 12:00 am - Kids tell Woodfield's Santa what they really want
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Fox Valley's top stories of 2017Dec 22, 2017 5:00 am - New school programs, political battles, economic development controversies and acts of heroism were among the most memorable moments in the Fox Valley this year. Here ar...
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Jack in the Box tests munchie meals for California pot smokers
Dec 22, 2017 12:00 am - For Jack in the Box Inc., the warm smell of marijuana is rising in the air. As California prepares for legal recreational pot on Jan. 1, the fast-food chain is partnerin...
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Schaumburg plans $10.5 million upgrade to Boomers StadiumDec 20, 2017 4:32 am - Schaumburg village board members Tuesday joined their counterparts on the Schaumburg Park District board in endorsing a four-year, $10.5 million plan to upgrade the near...
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Renovated Vera Bradley store in Deer ParkDec 19, 2017 12:00 am - Deer Park Town Center's Vera Bradley store has reopened after a remodeling. Officials from the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, village of Deer Park and the mall rec...
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Toys 'R' Us reportedly may close at least 100 stores
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Why malls are beefing up dining, entertainment optionsDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Shoppers braving the mall this holiday season may notice more that's new than the day's discounts. Many mall owners are spending billions to add more upsca...
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Fresh Thyme grocer plans to expandDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, a full-service specialty grocer growing based in Downers Grove, Monday said it has expansion plans for 2018. Since opening its first stor...
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Orangetheory Fitness opens in AlgonquinDec 17, 2017 10:00 pm - A new fitness studio with locations across the country is making its way to the Randall Road corridor. Orangetheory Fitness opened this month in Algonquin at 1624 S. Ran...