Retail and Shopping
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‘A day without fear’: Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid immigration crackdown
Nov 12, 2025 10:52 am - The cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands and candy stalls. They buy out every last item — every tamale, every corn cob, every bundle of sweets. Then they load up the food and deliver it to shelters and families in need.
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Geneva baby and children’s boutique grows with the next generation
Nov 12, 2025 9:24 am - When Sylvia Torres first opened Little Barn Baby nearly six years ago in Geneva, she initially had to think back to her own days as a new mother when ordering items for the store. Now that she’s a grandmother, she’s got her own crew to test out the merchandise.
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Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
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When will Amazon Fresh store open in Buffalo Grove? Nobody knowsNov 12, 2025 8:10 am - Buffalo Grove officials said it is unclear when the much anticipated Amazon Fresh store at The Clove development will open.
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Gilmore Girls Bingo launches in downtown Geneva: A cozy, Shop Local challenge with major prizesNov 11, 2025 4:11 pm - A new community shopping challenge called Gilmore Girls Bingo has launched in downtown Geneva, inviting people to shop, dine, and support local businesses while competing to win prizes.
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The Biz Week That Was: Flight reductions, regional planning for the century, and a new hockey hubNov 08, 2025 1:22 pm - Here’s what to know about shutdown-related flight cancellations at O’Hare With a 10% cut in flights, major carriers at O’Hare and Midway international airports offer...
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Garrett Popcorn Shops celebrates 10th anniversary of Woodfield Mall shopNov 07, 2025 10:56 pm - Garrett Popcorn Shops celebrates a decade of deliciousness at its first suburban Chicago shop location, Woodfield Mall. On Saturday, Nov. 8, enjoy a $1.10 small bag of Garrett Mix or any signature recipe from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; or $10 off a Classic Tin.
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From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
Nov 07, 2025 1:00 pm - A majority of Americans say they are spending more on groceries and utilities than they were a year ago, and they blame President Donald Trump for the rising prices, a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll finds.
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How to talk to a wine merchantNov 07, 2025 8:44 am - Shopping for wine, either for a gift or for yourself, can be intimidating. But don’t be afraid to ask a wine merchant for help. Just remember the journalist’s 5 W’s (and an H): Who, what, where, when, why and how.
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SunBerry market coming to Wheeling shopping centerNov 06, 2025 11:51 am - A suburban chain of food markets is set to expand to Wheeling early next year.