Shopping

The annual online auction items, featuring decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces, as well as a Christmas Boutique and raffle prizes help set the holiday mood inside the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society at 510 W. Illinois Ave. in Morris.

What will start with a great day of supporting local small businesses on Shop Small Saturday will continue into December this year, as Discover Dixon’s Support Local promotion offers shoppers a chance to win $500 or a loaded prize basket.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will be taking over the space vacated by Big Lots in Lockport. Big Lots closed its locations in Lockport and Crest Hill earlier this year.

The Lockport Chamber of Commerce is offering a drawing for local business shoppers to win a PlayStation 5 or cash gift cards as part of Small Business Saturday and Christmas on the Square.

Oak Brook is filled with shopping, dining and outdoor adventures, perfect for a girls' weekend or family getaway.

Read more on how to keep your wardrobe versatile and stylish during the cold weather months.

The Promenade Bolingbrook outdoor mall will celebrate the start of the holiday season with “Holiday Magic in Motion” on Saturday.

Enjoy an art-filled night at the Frostmoor Faire and get competitive at Huntley’s game night this weekend in McHenry County.

Shopping at Geneva-based shop Pärla is an experience to remember.

Best Friend’s Consignment attributes close community connection to long-term success and is celebrating anniversary with sales, food and raffles last weekend.

Music, food and cocktails will spice a show featuring 130 exhibitors’ vintage and handcrafted goods.

Shelby Fairweather of Bright Nest and Lori Fisher of Preserved Peculiarities are working on a Samhain celebration at their McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes, remembering deceased loved ones on Nov. 1

The deadline to apply for one of McHenry's Riverwalk Shoppes is Friday. They 10 shops work as retail incubators for small businesses, allowing its tenants to get their feet wet and experience running a retail store.

A creative outlet for Halloween fans awaits at the free Witches Night Out, which again will feature a costume contest.

Chaos and Curiosities, a home decor store that specializes in oddities, curios, artisan crafts and esoteric collectibles is located in downtown La Salle.

McHenry County has many metaphysical shops that carry crystals, tarot cards, herbs and more for spiritual connection, healing or just some "witchy" fun.

McHenry has at least six metaphysical stores offering a mix of crystals, tarot cards, essential oils, classes and services for those seeking alternatives, spiritual connection or just some "witchy" fun.

Carlos Perez, owner and store manager, of Galleria Furniture & Mattress in Joliet, plans to open the Marycrest location in October.

Galleria Furniture recently signed retail lease at Marycrest Shopping Center on Joliet's west side.

Yorktown Center will add a grocery store to its roster of new restaurants and nontraditional tenants as part of a larger redevelopment of the shopping mall in Lombard.

The Lockport City Council has created new ordinances for tobacco shops selling drug paraphernalia which will take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Daiso, the Japanese discount store, is due to open its first Illinois locations in Crystal Lake and Oswego early next year.

In addition to thousands of books, the Friends of the Joliet Public Library sale will include audiobooks, computer games, movies, music and puzzles,

The former Bed Bath and Beyond in Crystal Lake is once again bustling with new retailers Sierra and Burlington opening in the space this weekend.

Nightmare on Elm Street ... and Beyond is the first community event sponsored by Shop 3430, which includes three former McHenry Riverwalk Shoppe tenants.

Kristina "Dolly" Bates and Jennifer Needham, former roommates, opened Verdant Sol during COVID-19 when plants became central to many homes. They're also hosting the upcoming "strange and unusual" craft fair Full Moon Market.

Shopping center Algonquin Commons is up for sale after a real estate agency that purchased the property three years ago brought the area back to life with dozens of new stores and restaurants.

K9s for Veterans helps provides trained service dogs to help veterans with post traumatic stress disorder transition to civilian life

Shops in McHenry, Kane, DeKalb counties and throughout northern Illinois are participating in the Vintage Shop Hop, a self-guided road trip tour.

Bloomingdale leaders on Tuesday will unveil a conceptual redevelopment plan for the now-shuttered Stratford Square property, which once had a half dozen anchor stores, a movie theater and a carousel.

Moody Blues Jean Boutique of New Lenox a $15,000.00 through its Community First Accelerate Grants for Small Business program.

Attorney for C & S Wholesale Grocers says plan is to keep Jewel-Osco brand and employees for store on Larkin Avenue in Joliet.

Kendall County will feature several exciting events, including a fairgrounds Fall Fest, a fundraising concert, Hispanic Heritage Night and more.

The Spirit Halloween stores in Joliet and Bolingbrook are open for the Halloween shopping season.

A bike ride fundraiser and a Fall Black Crow Festival are among several autumn events coming up in Kane County.

Plenty of new shopping options will be coming to Crystal Lake along Route 14 as soon as October.

Osho Food Mart will be the second new opening in the Chicago Street Plaza in Joliet located at 410-426 S. Chicago St.

Fall-related events, including an Autumn Fair, the Festival of the Vine and more, are headed to Kane County.

Fan-favorite Morris vintage store will expand during Labor Day weekend.

There is a variety of festivals for all ages, a clay workshop and more coming up in Kendall County.

An attorney for the prospective new owner of the Mariano’s in Wheaton has addressed what shoppers can expect if the grocery store is sold.

Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus will be in Kane County from Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 15 to 18, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, complete with human cannonball.

The Summer Lovin’ Wine Walk hosted by the Downtown Algonquin Association aims to bring community and businesses together on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Longtime Woodstock-area resident Don Buss has opened Pawstock, a new independent pet food and supply store in town.

Cyndi Sarabia and the Artisan Marketplace she opened a year ago focus on local artists, small and women-owned businesses in McHenry area.

Wild Hunny Boutique moved from Ringwood to downtown McHenry, expanding retail offerings in city center.

Two Will County Big Lots stores will be among those the national retailer plans to shut down as it faces an uncertain financial future.

Hebron Vintage has moved into the former Prairie Avenue Antiques shop in Hebron. The owner plans to focus on vintage clothing and a younger crowd

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.