Retail and Shopping
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Timothy O'Toole's Pub coming to Lake VillaNov 14, 2017 12:00 am - Timothy O'Toole's Pub is expanding and plans to open in Lake Villa. Timothy O'Toole's Pub Lake Villa, is under construction and expected to open in early 2018. It wi...
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Kids can skip the lines to see Santa at Oakbrook CenterNov 13, 2017 12:00 am - Any kid watching the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" knows there's only one truly nerve-wracking scene. It isn't the moment when Ralphie searches by the Christmas t...
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What happens to your store credit card when the store closes?Nov 12, 2017 6:18 am - Stroll your local mall and you may spot some empty storefronts where mannequins once stood draped in the latest fashions - possible casualties of what some have dubbed t...
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Walmart Pay could surpass Apple in U.S. mobile payments
Nov 11, 2017 6:19 am - Wal-Mart Stores's app is close to surpassing Apple Pay in usage for mobile payments in the U.S., giving the world's largest retailer even more clout as a growing number ...
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The Collective in Mount Prospect plans open houseNov 10, 2017 5:00 am - The Collective, at 13 E. Prospect Ave., is hosting an open house from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. The owner of the new retailer says it is a one-stop shop fill...
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Constable: Guns and Christmas an unholy mix for one advocateNov 09, 2017 4:22 am - It's always "too soon" to talk about gun violence in the United States, but it's not too soon to mix guns and Christmas. Walmart sells Christmas tree lights made to look...
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Arboretum of South Barrington ice rink opens SaturdayNov 09, 2017 12:00 am - The Arboretum of South Barrington's 7,200-square-foot outdoor ice rink opens for its third season when the festive Santa parade arrives at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The...
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Black Friday deals creep ever earlier
Nov 09, 2017 12:00 am - Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, but Black Friday has already begun - at least for some retailers. Best Buy on Wednesday began offering "Black Friday" discounts on ...
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Consignment store opens in Crystal LakeNov 07, 2017 12:00 am - A new consignment store opened in downtown Crystal Lake. Bella Blu is located at 129 N. Main St. Cheryl Strom is the owner of the new consignment shop that carries n...
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New Burlington Store donates $10K to Hoffman Estates schoolNov 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Heather Wilson is a veteran administrator in Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54, but she still remembers her days as a teacher and math coach at Ben Franklin Ele...