3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (203+ words) A banner rolled out Thursday at Rock Run Collection lists future stores announced for the Joliet mixed-use center. Sept. 10, 2026 (Bob Okon) Cullinan Properties on Thursday announced five future retailers for a Joliet retail center anchored by Dick’s House of Sport....

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (615+ words) In these days of computers and cell phones it may be hard to believe, but people still use typewriters. Just ask Lucas Dul, the proud owner of Typewriter Chicago, 1525 Ogden Ave., Unit L, Downers Grove. He’s been repairing typewriters since…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (236+ words) Summer isn’t quite finished, but fall is starting to make its presence known in Glen Ellyn. The Streetz Artz Alliance returns to Maplewood Public House from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 5 for Prism Market: Flannel, Music & Virgos, an outdoor artisan market…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (241+ words) The Hometown National Bank Hometown Hero 2-Minute Shopping Spree was held Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Hy-Vee in Peru. Nominees raced through the store’s aisles, grabbing as many groceries as possible during the two-minute shopping spree. Six finalists were selected at random,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (266+ words) IKEA store, 750 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. (Felix Sarver) If you want some of IKEA’s Swedish meatballs but don’t want to venture to Schaumburg or Bolingbrook, you soon can get your fix in in Gurnee. Gurnee Mills mall officials announced Tuesday IKEA…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (253+ words) Offering a wide selection for shoppers who “love a good deal,” the locally-owned The Overstock Market celebrated its grand opening in Yorkville. The event was commemorated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce on July…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (324+ words) The Edith Farnsworth House Historic Site in Plano held its inaugural Farnsworth Fall Festival Oct. 12. The event featured family-friendly activities, local vendors and access to the historic site with museum guides answering questions. (Provided by Edith Farnsworth House) The Edith…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (292+ words) Savanna Wilhelmi plans to bring a resale store devoted to special occasions including weddings to downtown Joliet. “Our goal is to focus on quality, unique pieces,” Wilhelmi said. “We’re going to have a resale bridal selection.” Wilhelmi talked about her…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (273+ words) This is an occasional feature on the independent retailers at Huntley’s Shops on Main and McHenry’s Riverwalk Shoppes. The retail incubators hope these small businesses will later open permanent stores in their communities. Responses have been edited for space and…...