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Naperville shopping center seeking ‘oversized signs’ on Aurora Avenue
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (489+ words) Two 25-year-old signs for WestRidge Court shopping center on Aurora Avenue could be replaced with larger and higher versions if the Naperville City Council agrees with a recommendation from the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioners this past week unanimously…...
South Holland retail incubator announces first businesses, from candles to BBQ
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (730+ words) The SoHo Shops at Town Center, a retail incubator in South Holland scheduled to open in May, has announced its first set of 10 participating businesses. The businesses will operate out of a collection of 10 tiny storefronts for a year. The…...
Niles shoe store using ‘love month’ of Feb. to collect shoes for charitable giveaway
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (503+ words) For the past few years, a local Niles business has been part of an annual shoe drive, collecting scores of shoes to help people, including Niles Family Services " which offers social assistance to residents. Megan Sajdak Holtan, co-owner and director…...
New Ikea coming to Illinois shopping mall in 2026. See where
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (138+ words) A new Ikea store is opening in Illinois this year as part of the Swedish furniture chain's 2026 planned openings. Ikea announced six openings last year, with an additional four mentioned in its"2025 Annual Summary" postedFeb. 17. "Looking ahead to FY26, we will…...
Oakbrook Center adds paid parking option for close-in spots
1+ week, 6+ day ago (379+ words) People who want closeup parking at Oakbrook Center shopping mall in Oak Brook can now purchase the convenience now that the mall operators have added a third option to go along with its general and valet parking. Paid preferred parking…...
Eddie Bauer, the 106-year-old label that pioneered outdoor sportswear, files Chapter 11
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (350+ words) NEW YORK " The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Eddie Bauer LLC said Monday it had entered into a restructuring pact with its secured lenders as it made the filing…...
Today in Chicago History: 5 women slain inside Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (214+ words) Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 2, according to the Tribune's archives. Front page flashback: Feb. 2, 2008 1925: Sears opened its first retail store on Chicago's West Side. The Homan Square site was already home to…...
New Out of the Closet thrift store in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood supports HIV/AIDS care and advocacy
3+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) February 1, 2026 / 10:59 AM CST / CBS Chicago A new thrift store in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood is helping to support HIV/AIDS health care and advocacy. Out of the Closet has opened a new thrift store at 1709 E. 53rd St. in the historic Del…...
Out of the Closet thrift stope opens second Chicago location in Hyde Park
3+ week, 1+ day ago (26+ words) The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the store on 53rd Street was held Saturday. Out of the Closet thrift stope opens second Chicago location in Hyde Park...
Activewear retailer Vuori to take over former Eddie Bauer location in downtown Naperville
3+ week, 2+ day ago (414+ words) Out with the old, in with the new. The departure of the Eddie Bauer store in downtown Naperville has created a vacancy that will be filled by a Vuori store, Downtown Naperville Alliance Executive Director Katie Wood confirmed. The California-based…...