Joliet on Tuesday said it has received an application for building permits to remodel the former Joann fabrics and crafts store but the application does not say what is coming next.

Breaking Bread in downtown Crystal Lake is launching indoor markets and trading card shows this months with the hope of making them permanent monthly events. The first event is Saturday, Feb. 21.

Following through on an election pledge, Mayor Chris Curtis is upping the effort to find an east side grocery.

A Bradley Commons Shopping Center location which once offered mattresses is being transformed into a Bricks & Minifigs business.

Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea made its long-rumored move to the north suburbs official Tuesday, announcing plans to open a new store at Gurnee Mills.

The ownership of the 44,000-square-foot former Big Lots! site in Bradley is seeking a new occupant.

The Hobby Lobby in Algonquin is relocating to a new home still within the village’s boundaries.

The owner of McHenry’s Freundly Designs teamed up with McHenry High School Athletics to create limited-edition “Riverside Strong” T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies.

Trader Joe's says no store confirmed for Joliet, but labor official says bidding process for potential construction job is in the works.

Some 36 businesses in downtown Geneva are hoping to cash in on the luck of the Irish by participating in the Lucky Charms Promotion.

After surviving COVID-19 lockdowns and a devastating fire, the beloved downtown Crystal Lake gift shop Out of the Box is permanently closing.

Sasso Jewelry & Gifts, located in downtown LaSalle, has a laid-back environment that puts customers at ease.

About 50 juveniles involved in the incident despite Youth Supervision Policy at Louis Joliet Mall.

Michael Turk, owner and president of Turk Furniture’s, said the company’s goal hasn’t changed since Joseph Turk founded Turk Furniture in 1885 in downtown Joliet.

Before you run out the door this Christmas — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can differ depending on their location.

The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce has announced which Riverwalk Shoppes are returning in 2026 and what new offerings shoppers will have when they open in May.

Pick up some Christmas treats and gifts in one place this Saturday at the Manteno Church of the Nazarene’s Vendor Fair & Cookie Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

McHenry County businesses are having another go at Small Business Saturday this weekend after last week’s promotion was mostly derailed by almost a foot of snow that blanketed the region.

The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7.

Limited edition 2025 Shorewood Holiday Market mugs will be available for purchase.

The cold weather has snuffed out the luminary light display and music that had been planned for Thursday evening in downtown Crystal Lake, but organizers hope Luminary Nights will be back Dec. 11 and 18.

After four days of deal-fueled spending sprees that kicked off on Thanksgiving, shoppers shifted their focus on Cyber Monday, which is again expected to be the biggest sales day of the year for online retailers

A Burlington store is moving forward to locate within Bradley.

Stranger Things skateboard tie-in merch now on sale at McHenry skate shop

As Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the holiday season, chambers and downtown groups across the Illinois Valley are reminding shoppers to stay local and support small businesses while buying gifts for loved ones.

Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding residents to use caution when shopping online or in stores.

In addition to supporting local businesses, shoppers have the opportunity to win an artisan gift basket. Simply stop at the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce.

The holiday shopping season is officially underway at Hawthorn, and guests are invited to shop, sip, and celebrate with a full calendar of festive events.

Lustig Jewelers—a family-owned jewelry store founded in 1949 by Ted Lustig—is continuing that story under the leadership of Michael Helfer, the third generation to carry forward a family tradition rooted in diamonds and fine craftsmanship.

Primark, the international retailer offering quality fashion at value prices, for the first time has opened two new stores simultaneously at Simon Mall locations in Illinois and Texas.

Will County communities are getting ready to welcome in the holiday season with these festivals, parades and tree lightings.

What will start with a great day of supporting local small businesses on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, will continue into December this year, as Discover Dixon’s Support Local promotion offers shoppers a chance to win prizes totaling $750.

Farmers are rebuilding turkey flocks hit hard by avian flu, and overall demand has declined. That combination is helping keep turkey costs down for families this Thanksgiving.

Whether it will be built on a site under construction on U.S. Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive is not entirely clear. In February, village trustees unanimously approved plans for a 12,500-square-foot grocery store.

Real estate investment and brokerage firm Wyn Group reports it closed on the building and property for about $7.9 million.

The highly anticipated members-only shopping warehouse is already creating a large footprint in the Yorkville community.

Shoppers are expected to line-up for the grand opening beginning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 12. The new location is at at 825 E. Veterans Parkway, Yorkville.

The Records Department record store near Woodstock Square has outgrown its space for the second time in its roughly two-year run.

Hibbett Sports will sell shoes and apparel at 359 S. Weber Road in the space formerly occupied by Maurice’s.

The Gnome Colony, a boutique in Glen Ellyn, is a fanciful shoppe for baubles, bangles and beauty products he calls “a sanctuary for the spirit," says owner Michael Perich

Huntley is set on Saturday, Nov. 1 to debut Shops on Main, an incubator with 10 small store spaces downtown where new brick-and-mortar retailers are able to test out their business models.

The 15th Annual Artisan Faire will return to the Kankakee County Museum on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The second annual fall Arts & Crafts Show continues Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway in East Moline.

A segment on WTTW's "Chicago Stories" about iconic, defunct department store Marshall Field's features commentary by a McHenry County College instructor.

The store’s last day of service was Oct. 3, according to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Joliet Council thrift stores website.

Just in-time for the turkey-rush, the brand new Costco in Yorkville will be celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 12.

Downtown Dixon rolled out the black carpet Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, and invited shoppers, diners and hunters to check out all the area has to offer for Discover Dixon's Witches Night Out.

About 300 vintage shops and barns, high-end consignment and boutiques throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois are gearing up for the annual fall Vintage Shop Hop the weekend of Oct. 3 and 4.

On Jan. 1, 2026, Johnsburg will begin charging an additional 1/2% sales tax, bringing the village tax to 1% and its total sales tax to 8.25%

A new Burlington store is opening Friday along Randall Road in Algonquin.