Retail and Shopping
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Rosemont mall keeps parking fees despite shopper declineJul 13, 2026 8:01 pm - Fashion Outlets of Chicago is keeping its controversial paid parking policy in place despite a drop in foot traffic and continued opposition from Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens.
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 15-21Jul 13, 2026 9:15 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks. Here’s this week’s schedule.
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Why is beef so expensive? And can consumers expect lower prices anytime soon? ‘It’s got to get worse before it gets better.’
Jul 10, 2026 2:18 pm - A quick stop at the grocery store, your local hot dog stand or favorite Italian beef spot and you may experience some genuine sticker shock. Almost $8.50 for a pound of g...
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TESO Life — ‘Asian Target’ store — to open Saturday in Naperville
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 8-14Jul 07, 2026 5:30 am - Farmers market season brings fresh produce, handmade goods and more to local downtowns and parks.
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‘It’s Wauconda’s project’: Help sought to keep cameras rolling for popular highlight showJul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Imagine the morning announcements from your high school days infused with gags and schtick delivered on slick videos by two regular guys with infectious energy and genuine enthusiasm.That’s one way to describe Wauconda Highlights.
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New Woodfield Mall stores open and on the wayJul 02, 2026 3:13 pm - Woodfield Mall owner Simon has announced four newly opened or renovated stores at the Schaumburg shopping center, as well as three further tenants coming later this summer.
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Vernon Hills plans to retire 2 special tax increment financing districtsJun 30, 2026 5:09 pm - Two of three special financing districts created as incentives for what have become successful developments along Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills are headed for retirement.
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Beyond the farm stand: The new role of suburban farmers marketsJun 28, 2026 2:45 pm - Suburbs are embracing farmers markets in ways that go beyond the sale of produce. They have evolved into multi-purpose civic events — a proving ground for small businesses, a way for communities to advertise their services, a showcase for local musical talent and a source of food for area pantries.
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Yorktown Center unveils The Square and new apartments steps from the mallJun 27, 2026 11:15 am - At Yorktown Center, in place of the former Carson’s store, is The Square, a new outdoor gathering space that links the Lombard mall with a new luxury apartment complex. It’s all part of Yorktown’s evolution into a “live-work-play” campus.