Retail and Shopping
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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...
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Three Aldi locations to reopen before ThanksgivingNov 06, 2017 12:00 am - Aldi said that three locations will reopen before Thanksgiving as part of the company's nationwide plan to update and expand. The Geneva store, located at 975 E. Sta...
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Wingstop launches delivery service in Chicago suburbsNov 06, 2017 12:00 am - Wingstop Inc., which launched its first delivery test in April at nine Las Vegas units, expanded it to the 50-unit Chicago and suburban market. Dallas, Texas-based W...
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Rent-to-own: Be informed before you signNov 05, 2017 7:18 am - Imagine a store where you can pay as you go with no credit and get brand-name furniture, appliances and electronics for as little as $19.99 a week. That's the marketing ...
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McDonald's McRib sandwich is backNov 02, 2017 8:00 am - The McRib sandwich is coming back to McDonald's, the hamburger giant said Thursday. The iconic McRib is returning for a limited time at participating U.S. restaurants. ...