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US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it

By PAUL WISEMAN and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Dec 18, 2025 10:02 am - U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed, and likely distorted, by the government shutdown.
Why building owner is marketing former Uncle Julio’s space for office use in Vernon Hills

By Mick Zawislak
Dec 17, 2025 11:35 am - Vernon Hills officials agree the northwest corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Route 60 near Hawthorn mall is a valuable location in the retail-heavy village, but are split on whether medical offices are a good use for the site.
Family tradition continues at revamped Island Lake grocery store

By Mick Zawislak
Dec 16, 2025 8:13 pm - The revamped and updated version of Island Lake's only grocery is readying for an encore.
Big retailers didn’t pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says

By JONEL ALECCIA
Dec 16, 2025 3:05 pm - Four of the nation’s top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous botulism outbreak from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters posted Monday.
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

By MAE ANDERSON
Dec 15, 2025 2:06 pm - Along with the unpredictable tariffs, stubborn inflation and weak hiring have shaken consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.
Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

By ADRIANA MORGA
Dec 13, 2025 1:11 pm - The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. From gifts to travel to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment.
First U.S. retail store for anime franchise Gundam opens Friday in Rosemont

By Christopher Placek
Dec 11, 2025 7:18 pm - The first official Gundam plastic model store in the United States opens Friday in Rosemont, catering to anime and toy fans alike.
A guide to good manners at the retail counter this holiday season

By TRACEE M. HERBAUGH
Dec 11, 2025 12:59 pm - Whether it’s gridlocked parking lots or shelves picked clean, the holiday retail environment can become a pressure cooker where manners evaporate quickly.
Mundelein creates local 1% grocery tax — but revenue won’t arrive for months

By Russell Lissau
Dec 10, 2025 10:22 am - Mundelein trustees this week unanimously approved creating a 1% local tax on groceries to replace a state tax that’s about to expire.
From Stratford Square to ‘The Grove’: Bloomingdale unveils how former mall site will transform

By Katlyn Smith
Dec 10, 2025 6:00 am - Stratford Square, a regional shopping mall dating to the 1980s, has been demolished, setting the stage for “The Grove at Bloomingdale.” In the latest milestone, the village has announced a key development that will help bring it all to life.

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