Retail and Shopping
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The most popular toys for Christmas 2017Nov 22, 2017 12:00 am - While filling your holiday wish lists, don't expect to see that one hot item that will be sold out everywhere this season, suburban toy shop owners say. But there are a ...
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Constable: What happens when you can't find a real Christmas treeNov 21, 2017 4:30 am - A traditionalist, I made sure that Thanksgiving was a fond memory last year and we were well into December when I agreed to shop for a Christmas tree. Three dismal parki...
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After death of 8th child, Ikea relaunches dresser recall
Nov 21, 2017 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Ikea relaunched a recall of 17.3 million chests and dressers Tuesday after the death of an eighth child. CEO Lars Petersson said Ikea wants to increase awaren...
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Inspire Bleu wellness center opens at The Arboretum of South BarringtonNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - The Arboretum of South Barrington has gained a new business. The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and officials from the village of South Barrington recently gathere...
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Ashley HomeStore opens, plans grand openingNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - Ashley HomeStore at 1777 S. Randall Road in Geneva is open and hold a grand opening celebration at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 and continue throughout the day. “Sp...
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New downtown Libertyville promotion features decorated bicyclesNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - Many businesses in downtown Libertyville are taking a different path this year to lure visitors for the holidays. "Bikes on MainStreet" will debut Friday at 28 businesse...
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London Skye boutique opens in NapervilleNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - London Skye, a new independently owned boutique that takes its inspiration from England, opened on Water Street in downtown Naperville. A grand opening celebration t...
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Ashley Furniture HomeStore opens in GenevaNov 19, 2017 10:00 pm - A second Ashley Furniture HomeStore is open now along the Randall Road corridor. The store opened its doors at 1777 S. Randall Road in Geneva this month in the former Sp...
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Tech gifts: the ultimate guide
Nov 18, 2017 12:00 am - Technology gifts for every budget and interest - check out these smart stocking stuffers, new smartphones, headphones, speakers and more. Apple: iPhone 8 The iPhone 8 is...
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The top holiday video games for 2017