Retail and Shopping
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BBB warning: Watch out for holiday delivery scams and 'porch pirate' theftDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - Consumers recently wrapped up a holiday weekend of intense online shopping, so their new purchases will be arriving soon, at least that's what they assume. The Better B...
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Just in the Nick of Time Market returns Dec. 9Dec 04, 2023 10:00 pm - Noon Whistle Brewing and the Streetz Artz Alliance will be hosting the Just in the Nick of Time Market on Saturday, Dec. 9. It will take place indoors from 1 to 6 p.m. a...
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For thrift shoppers, the Goodwill Outlet in Romeoville is must-see
Dec 01, 2023 12:00 am - Goodwill Industries has opened its first outlet store in the greater Chicago area in Romeoville. The outlet, located at 1343 Enterprise Drive, opened Nov. 15. "The openi...
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Hoffman Estates skeptical of hopping into rabbit regulationsNov 30, 2023 4:30 am - Hoffman Estates officials were all ears this week during a spirited debate between representatives of animal rescues and the owner of a pet store over whether more regul...
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Fashion brand Shein to have pop-up at Woodfield Dec. 15-17Nov 30, 2023 12:00 am - The global fashion and beauty brand Shein will operate a three-day pop-up from Friday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Dec. 17, at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. The online mark...
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Batavia maker Jenni Zielke with Illuminate Space inducted into Illinois Made ProgramNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Join Batavia MainStreet and the City of Batavia in congratulating Illuminate Space for their induction into Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Illinois Made Program this November. Pr...
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Pro Image Sports opens on Water Street Naperville for fans from toddler to adultNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Pro Image Sports has opened on Water Street in downtown Naperville, offering everything from key chains to jerseys and authentic on-field MLB fitted hats, for fans from ...
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Bloomingdale Chamber's Parade of Gingerbread Houses kicks off Dec. 1Nov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce's "Parade of Gingerbread Houses" returns on Friday, Dec. 1 through Jan. 8. The heartwarming tradition will unfold as 20 local businesses...
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Cyber Monday marks the year's biggest online shopping day, and one more chance to save on gifts
Nov 27, 2023 12:00 am - Consumers are scouring the internet for online deals as they begin to cap off the five-day post-Thanksgiving shopping bonanza with Cyber Monday. Even though e-commerce i...
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Paprocki: Three things affecting Illinois business right nowNov 26, 2023 12:00 am - The holiday season is a critical time for businesses, but operating a company in Illinois comes with unique challenges. Now is a good time to examine what may be helping...