Stretch your dollars with local retailers.
While the holidays make our waistlines widen, they tend to shrink our wallets. According to a recent survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education, half of American consumers are concerned about their holiday expenses, and one-third of all shoppers will have a budget this season. Holiday shopping in our northern suburbs doesn't have to break the bank, however. Following are a few ways to make your holidays sparkle without busting your budget. For your home Whether you need to update your living room before the neighbors come by for cocktails or you're looking for a gift, there are plenty of beautiful home goods within reach. In Deerfield, Overstock Furniture Sales Inc. has occasional tables for almost every style - from …
Discount shop of upscale retailer expects to hire 40 when it opens at the Village Square center.
Lovers of name-brand clothing at off-brand prices will soon have another option to choose from in Northbrook. A Saks Fifth Avenue is scheduled to open one of its OFF 5th outlet stores in November at the Village Square shopping center on Skokie Boulevard, according to a release from Mid-America Asset Management Inc. The new store will occupy 25,900 square feet of space in the shopping center and is expected to employ 40 to 50 people, according to Robert Wallstrom, president of the upscale retailer's discount sibling. “We look forward to contributing to employment growth in the Northbrook area,” he said in the release. Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th stores offer designer clothing and accessories for men, women and children as well as home goods…
Patch is your guide as you become a tourist in Chicagoland.
Its great reputation for good schools and parks is just a fraction of what makes the village of Northbrook such a unique place for visitors and residents alike. It has one-of-a-kind venues like the Ed Rudolph Velodrome and Techny Towers monastery. Read more Patch Passports to the Chicagoland Area. ATTRACTIONS Techny Towers Here's something you don't see every day. Established by the Society of the Divine Word organization more than 25 years ago, Techny Towers is a unique, spiritual destination for everyone. Located at 2001 Waukegan Road, the conference and retreat center offers space for meetings, workshops, fundraisers and other events for educational, cultural or civic organizations. The location also offers 50 guest rooms with private…
Dawn
11:00 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
Encore & More is amazing! Just got a great 3/4 length leather coat for $30. I shop there often and highly recommend it! more ›