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Jewel-Osco Sold To Investor Group
A grocery store fixture in Chicago is getting a new owner.
Federal Government To Buy Thomson Prison For $165M
The federal government has agreed to buy the vacant Thomson Correctional Center, in western Illinois along the Iowa border, in a move that has been held up for almost three years.
Benefits Of Back-To-School Sales
How can back-to-school sales benefit you? Let me count the ways! Just because you might not have a child or a kid heading off to college doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of all the great deals that are out there.
Vintage Garage: Not Your Average Garage Sale
Rain or shine can’t stop the newest addition to the vintage scene in Chicago. This covered show is conveniently protected from the elements in a parking garage in Uptown. Genius! Here’s my scoop from the season opener this past June.
Vince Vaughn Slashes Penthouse Sale Price To $18.4 Million
Chicago actor Vince Vaughn appears to be a bit more eager to sell his swanky downtown penthouse, slashing the asking price by about $6 million.
Spiegel’s Docket: Sale Saga Continues
The Chris Sale saga continues, with more mixed messages somehow, even as tangential clarity is achieved.
U.S. Marshals To Sell Off Indicted Dixon Comptroller’s Horses
Federal marshals are now caring for more than 300 champion horses owned by the indicted former longtime comptroller and treasurer for the town of Dixon, Ill.
Harwood Heights OKs Controversial Deal With Developer
Critics say the village is planning to buy a plot of land for $3.8 million dollars and then sell the property to a developer, the Bradford Group, for $100. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
‘Home Alone’ House Sells For $1.585 Million
he Winnetka house made famous in the movie “Home Alone” has been sold for $1.585 million, according to a published report.
Best After Christmas Sales For Kids
If gift cards are burning a whole in your kid’s pockets, there’s no shortage of after Christmas sales to choose from. Spend that hard earned Christmas cash, gift cards or store credit wisely. Stores are boasting big savings for the new year. According to Google, ecommerce sales from December 26-January 15th in 2011 were higher than they were on Black Friday.
Sun-Times Sold To Investment Group
A group of investors led by Chicago technology entrepreneur Michael Ferro Jr. and former Newsday publisher Timothy Knight has purchased the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper company, including its suburban papers.
Singer R. Kelly’s Olympia Fields Home On Market For $1.6 Million
Chicago-born singer R-Kelly’s suburban home is on the market following a foreclosure suit this summer.
Guide To Black Friday Deals
It’s that time of the year again, early birds! Grab a cup of coffee, set the alarm and make a list. This year, you might not even need to go to bed at all. With many retailers staying open on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday is starting earlier than ever. Some retailers are offering deals starting Thursday evening or even earlier online.
Batavia Moving To Ban Sale Of Synthetic Marijuana
Two businesses in Batavia have been found selling synthetic marijuana — prompting police and aldermen in the western suburb to support a ban on the sale or delivery, possession or use of the substance.
Crowds Rush Into Apple Store For iPhone 4S
At 8 a.m. Friday morning, crowds rushed into the Apple store on Michigan Avenue as it began selling the newest must-have tech item – the iPhone 4S.
State Lawmakers: Thomson Prison Will Be Sold To Federal Gov’t
Several state lawmakers have confirmed what the governor’s office and federal officials will not – the State of Illinois will sell the Thomson Correctional Center to the federal government.
No Minor League Baseball In Schaumburg This Year
It appears new ownership may be stepping up to the plate to take over the Schaumburg Flyers baseball team, but there will not be any minor league games in Schaumburg this season.
Bears Playoff Tickets On Sale Wednesday
A limited number of Bears playoff tickets are going on sale this coming Wednesday.
Beware The Online Story Of A Hard-Up Soldier, Selling Goods Cheap
One potential car buyer nearly got hooked in twice by cars priced at rock bottom — supposedly by military personnel about to be deployed.
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