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Chicago area Hooters locations collect 72 purses, fill them with essentials for women in need
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (266+ words) April 6, 2026 / 10: 30 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Chicago area Hooters locations collected 72 purses to fill with essential hygiene items in a donation drive in support of women in need and domestic violence survivors. Managers from the area's eight Hooters locations " at 660 N. Wells…...
Spend in the Black returning to Chicago's South Side with push to boost Black-owned businesses
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (494+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Spend in the Black is a local and nationwide initiative to strengthen Black communities. A push to give Black-owned businesses a major boost is happening on the South Side on Saturday. It's called Spend in the Black. It…...
2 charged with felonies for stealing over $9, 000 in merchandise from Lakeview Lululemon
2+ week, 1+ day ago (201+ words) March 25, 2026 / 2: 40 PM CDT / CBS Chicago The Cook County Sheriff's Office said two men have been charged with felonies for stealing more than $9, 000 from a Lululemon store in Lakeview. Police said Sunday at about 5: 15 p. m. , officers got a call from a Lululemon…...
Trader Joe's releases new spring canvas tote bags
2+ week, 1+ day ago (38+ words) The limited-edition totes cost just a few bucks but are often resold on sites like e Bay for much more. Trader Joe's releases new spring canvas tote bags...
Elizabeth Blasius: Chicago must act to protect the South Side's midcentury modern Pride Cleaners
3+ week, 1+ day ago (284+ words) On Feb. 28, the last orders of crisply pressed dress shirts passed through the doors of 79th Street's iconic Pride Cleaners. After nearly 70 years cleaning South Siders' uniforms, sweaters and suits from a building straight out of the futurism of "The Jetsons,…...
Living Fresh Market holds 60-second shopping spree to celebrate Black History Month
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (846+ words) As Kathryn Phillips, 67, raced through the grocery aisles Saturday, she had one destination in mind. "I went straight for the meat," Phillips, a West Side resident, said. "I know a lot of seniors that don't have much. So whatever I…...
Naperville shopping center seeking "oversized signs" on Aurora Avenue
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (489+ words) Two 25-year-old signs for West Ridge 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…...
South Holland retail incubator announces first businesses, from candles to BBQ
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (730+ words) The So Ho 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....
Niles shoe store using "love month" of Feb. to collect shoes for charitable giveaway
1+ mon, 2+ week 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
1+ mon, 2+ week 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" posted Feb. 17. "Looking ahead to FY26, we…...