Retail and Shopping
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Rosemont outlet mall adds first Alexander McQueen Midwest locationMay 22, 2024 10:54 am - Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont has added the Midwest’s first Alexander McQueen location to its roster of more than 130 top designer outlets.
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Stop to shop: Explore tiny shops and downtowns in communities along Fox River
May 16, 2024 2:50 pm - As the saying goes, it’s the journey, not just the destination, and along the Fox River Trail there are many great ways to enhance your journey with a chance to hop off t...
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 16, 2024 6:19 am - As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Signs of what’s to come: Downtown Elgin promoting influx of new businessesMay 15, 2024 10:04 am - Downtown Elgin is showing signs of business growth. Literally.
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Demolition of Stratford Square Mall could begin in late summerMay 13, 2024 6:15 pm - The days of shopping at Stratford Square Mall, which closed permanently last month, are all but a memory. Now, Bloomingdale officials are working with engineers and utility companies on how to go about demolishing the empty hulk.
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Craving something sweet? Indulge at these suburban shops
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Six Chicago-area Kohl’s stores to offer Babies ‘R’ Us experienceMay 08, 2024 3:40 pm - Six Kohl’s stores in the Chicago area, including in Batavia and Elmhurst, will be getting a Babies “R” Us experience this year, company officials said. These stores, inc...
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Smokin’ Deal BBQ to host open house at new 7,000-square foot storeMay 07, 2024 12:02 pm - Whether looking for a gift for a backyard barbecue enthusiast or trying to equip a champion pitmaster-level setup, Jeff “The Smoker Guy” Silvers has it all covered. Silvers’ new store, Smokin’ Deal BBQ in Vernon Hills, has an extensive display of barbecue grills, smokers and outdoor lifestyle products.
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‘Taking care of people’: Nurse opens downtown Wheaton home decor shopMay 06, 2024 6:24 pm - The wood floors are original. There’s an antique hutch against the brick wall. The tables were built by her husband. And the Midwestern-made candles smell fresh, like lil...
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Check out the finds at Batavia Boardwalk Shops this summerMay 02, 2024 9:05 pm - Enjoy a shopping adventure like no other when the Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for the season.