Retail and Shopping
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Why Illinois consumers will soon pay more for groceriesJun 10, 2023 1:00 am - Get ready to spend more at the grocery store. The yearlong suspension of the state's 1% tax on groceries ends July 1. The tax respite was intended to help reduce the cos...
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Fox Valley antiques show moves to WheatonJun 07, 2023 11:00 pm - WHEATON - The annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show will be held in Wheaton for the first time Saturday, June 10, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The show...
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Northbrook Court redevelopment plan progressesJun 07, 2023 1:00 am - The Northbrook village board recently approved a nonbinding agreement with Brookfield Properties for the redevelopment of Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake-Cook Road. Brookfie...
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Gurnee Mills celebrates National Outlet Shopping DayJun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - GURNEE - Gurnee Mills said it expects thousands of Chicago-area shoppers looking for bargains Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, as its more than 40 retailers celebrate Na...
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Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 'Vision Pro' goggles. Will they be what VR has been looking for?
Jun 05, 2023 1:00 am - CUPERTINO, Calif. - Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trend...
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Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their support
Jun 05, 2023 1:00 am - Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light's parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for s...
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Interest in gardening continues to flourish post-pandemicJun 04, 2023 1:00 am - The interest in gardening that bloomed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic is flourishing. And it seems like younger people are sticking with it, according to...
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Deer Park Town Center to offer up summer funMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Deer Park Town Center, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, is gearing up for the summer season with family-friendly events, including outdoor movie nights, the return ...
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Consumer confidence declines again in May, particularly for older Americans
May 30, 2023 1:00 am - Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans, particularly older ones, became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of elevated anxiety over inflation. The Con...
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A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in April
May 26, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April, and consumer spending rebounded, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high. The index...