Retail and Shopping
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Laura Bush, daughter Jenna to celebrate new book in NapervilleApr 19, 2016 1:00 am - Former first lady Laura Bush and her daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, will visit Naperville's North Central College next month to promote their new children's picture book, “...
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Jersey Mike's to open in Hoffman Estates with free sub fundraiserApr 19, 2016 1:00 am - Jersey Mike's Subs announced plans to open in Hoffman Estates on April 27. Franchise owner Mark Michalak will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wed...
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Blain's Farm & Fleet coming to Elgin, plans to hire locallyApr 13, 2016 1:00 am - Blain's Farm & Fleet plans to open in mid-September in Elgin and hire employees locally, the company's CEO and owner said. The store at 629 S. Randall Road will open in ...
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Mundelein prepares $2.5M tax rebate deal with Jewel-OscoApr 12, 2016 5:14 am - Mundelein officials have finalized the terms of a tax-sharing deal with Jewel-Osco that's designed to encourage the supermarket chain to open a second store in town. The...
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Wal-Mart preparing for June opening in CarpentersvilleApr 11, 2016 1:00 am - With construction on track to be completed next month, an opening date has been set for Carpentersville's new Wal-Mart Supercenter. Store manager Phil Armstrong said the...
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Silhouette artist coming to Learning Express in GenevaApr 10, 2016 11:00 pm - The Learning Express toy store along Randall Road in Geneva is hosting a silhouette artist this month, giving families a chance to capture their child's image in a centu...
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Sears takes $500M loan as it seeks to transform company
Apr 08, 2016 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Hoffman Estates-based Sears said Friday it obtained a $500 million loan as it tries to turn its business around. The department store operator is in the ...
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Kenneth Young Center Resale Shop to close after 34 yearsApr 06, 2016 1:00 am - A weakening business model and the state budget crisis have conspired to bring about the closure of the Kenneth Young Center's volunteer-run resale shop in Schaumburg th...
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East Dundee's Haeger Potteries closing after 145 yearsApr 06, 2016 1:00 am - The rich history of Haeger Potteries is woven into the fabric of the East Dundee community. Started by David Haeger in 1871, the company fired the first bricks that help...
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New Aldi to open in PalatineApr 05, 2016 1:00 am - Plans to open an Aldi grocery store in the Deer Grove Crossing Shopping Center in Palatine won village approval Monday night, meaning the large strip mall near Dundee an...