Retail and Shopping
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What clothes, school supplies are included in Illinois' tax holiday — and what's not
Aug 05, 2022 5:00 am - SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Friday and lasting through Aug. 14, the state will reduce its sales tax rate from 6.25% to 1.25% for certain clothing items costing less than $12...
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Ulta beauty to invest in tech-related startupsAug 03, 2022 11:00 pm - BOLINGBROOK - Ulta Beauty, the nation's largest beauty retailer, said it hopes to invest $20 million in technology startups that can help market its products. The compan...
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Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families
Aug 03, 2022 1:00 am - NEW YORK — To understand the impact of surging inflation on this year's back-to-school spending, look no further than children's rain boots with motifs like frogs and la...
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Huntley High grads open Warhouse Barbell strength training facilityAug 02, 2022 11:00 pm - Brothers and Huntley High School graduates, Dimitrios (DJ) and Anthony Yatos, have opened a strength training facility in Huntley after years of hosting athletes in thei...
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Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors learn to navigate the pandemicJul 29, 2022 6:00 am - After scheduling and rescheduling events for its members the past two years while navigating the COVID virus minefield, the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors organizati...
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'More than a grocery store': Island Foods closing after 50 years in Island LakeJul 26, 2022 1:00 am - A family-owned grocery store that has served Island Lake and nearby communities for generations is closing for good. Island Foods, 223 E. State Road, will shut its doors...
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Zengeler Cleaners introduces 2022 "20-Year Club," employees with more than 20 years of serviceJul 25, 2022 1:00 am - NORTHBROOK - Zengeler Cleaners is celebrating 165 years serving northern Illinois, making it the Midwest's oldest and largest dry cleaner. One key to reaching such a hi...
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STC Six raises $4,000 for nonprofit groupJul 22, 2022 1:00 am - ST. CHARLES - The first St. Charles beer collaboration recently raised more than $4,000 for the Tri City Health Partnership, organizers said. Six St. Charles-area brewer...
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Business for a Better World: MD Ventures of SchaumburgJul 21, 2022 1:00 am - MD Ventures Zigzag Salon at 544 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. (224) 377-9577 https://mdventures.us/ Industry: Beauty Number of employees: 5 Q: Describe your company. A:...
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Batteries Plus opens new location in AlgonquinJul 19, 2022 11:00 pm - ALGONQUIN - Batteries Plus, the nation's largest battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, is opening a locally owned and operated store at 1497 S. Randal...