News, articles and information about shopping in northern Illinois
Two Will County Big Lots stores will be among those the national retailer plans to shut down as it faces an uncertain financial future.
Throughout the month of July, Yorkville shoppers are challenged to win raffle prizes by earning as many stamps as possible by visiting local businesses as part of an interactive game hosted by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Crystal Lake Mariano’s is listed to be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers if a merger between Kroger and Alberston’s is finalized pending a court case with the Federal Trade Commission.
The city of McHenry is launching an app, available in the Apple Store and GooglePlay, that allows shoppers to earn points for spending money at participating businesses and giving them future cash discounts at those vendors
The St. Charles Park District will present its fireworks show Thursday, July 4, complemented by food trucks, glow zone novelty sales and other festivities.
A “Where’s Waldo” scavenger hunt is coming back to Woodstock starting Monday and running through the month of July.
The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bricks and Minifigs, located at 212 Eastgate Court, Algonquin, sells new, used and retired Lego kits and thousands of loose bricks and miniature figures. The store opens June 29.
The Oswego store, located at 2590 Route 34 next to a Best Buy store in the Prairie Market retail center, opened its doors shortly after 9 a.m. following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Antiques and vintage home decor and clothing drawing a younger crowd lately, those in the resale business say. Some are seeking unique styles; others want cheaper, long-lasting furniture.
Several unique shopping-related events, such as the Oswego Country Market and the Smallville Super Shop, will unfold in Kendall County this weekend.
Nordstrom Rack will unveil its new Wheaton store to shoppers Thursday morning.
From riverwalk and boardwalk shops in McHenry and Batavia to the thriving downtowns of St. Charles, Geneva and Oswego, there's plenty to see and do in communities along the Fox River.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 10 new Boardwalk Shops on Friday, May 10.
Lamar Companies now lists Geneva Commons as one of its shopping centers, according to its website, hwww.lamarco.com.
The Pop-Up Markets are held the second and fourth Thursdays in June, July and August in Dale Park.
Amazing Fantasy Books and Comics in Lockport has been serving the community's comic and game enthusiasts for since the 90s and is still thriving as 'nerd culture' has become mainstream.
Ladies Night Out is from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in downtown Dixon.
Sixteen local businesses are participating in the event, which is April 13 & 14.
Spring Hill Mall employees - some of whom worked at the mall for decades - gathered one last time Friday before the mall shut down for good.
The proposal calls for 11 units, 100 parking spaces and a drive-thru. Construction is anticipated to begin this summer.
All proceeds from the event benefit Sterling Main Street’s beautification efforts through holiday decor, flowers and other projects.
Discount store Ross will be coming to Romeoville in 2024.
The ten new Batavia Boardwalk Shops include a variety of businesses from food, home decor and clothing.
Here are five fun things to do in Kane County this weekend.
Plan a winter boutique shopping trip across Starved Rock Country.
Shopping Small inspires a lively winter boutique trip.
Grab your girlfriends for some fun at these Galentine's Day events in northern Illinois.
The ticketed brunch is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10.
McHenry's Riverwalk shops embrace the 'Seinfeld'-inspired holiday, prepare for next steps after first season in incubator spaces.
The Christkindlmarket is open through Christmas Eve at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
Camp Aramoni's Holiday Open House takes place Friday, Dec. 15, at its Tonica location.
It was a scramble for Out of the Box to reopen for Christmas shopping, but it was needed for the shop in Crystal Lake to survive.
Community-branded merchandise provides a way to shop and give locally and celebrate your McHenry County hometown.
Goodwill Industries has chosen Romeoville as the location for its first outlet store in the greater Chicago area.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is holding a special Black Friday sale, beginning at noon Wednesday, on its online store for a discount on its "sassy" nature inspired T-shirts. Proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County,
Illinoisans should be vigilant this holiday shopping season to avoid scammers, especially online, warned the Illinois Attorney General’s office ahead of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
America’s Antique Mall, where Ashley Furniture store was located, will be opening off Randall Road in Algonquin.
The village already purchased the spaces held by former anchors Macy's and Sears. Part of the mall is in Carpentersville.
The business offers an array of healthy treats, as well as exercise classes.
Celebrate Settler's Days in Marengo, plus plenty of shopping from vintage finds to makers markets this weekend.
Shop owners and local officials officially open the new McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes in downtown McHenry on Friday, July 21, 2023.
The Joliet ReStore is a donation center for Will County Habitat for Humanity. The store sells new and gently used furniture and other merchandise to the community starting at 50% of its retail value,
The city wants to be a partner in the future of the Louis Joliet Mall but is still waiting to find out what the new owner plans to do with it.Joliet Economic Development Director Cesar Suarez said he has made contact with new mall owner.
Ribbon cutting at the Joliet ReStore is Thursday. Sale is Friday and Saturday
Store is one of three operated by Serenity Hospice and Home
Star Wars Day in Joliet includes a costumed character parade, games, food vendors, Artist and Author Alley, and merchandise vendors.
The 12 newest businesses that are part of the Berwyn Shops: A Homegrown Project, open their doors every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until mid-December.
The village of Channahon will hold a village-wide garage sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Map will be posted online Thursday morning.
New attractions and returning favorites will be part of the warm-weather fun in store.