Southport Holiday Stroll & Cocktail Crawl happening this Friday
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The annual Holiday Stroll returns to the Southport Corridor this upcoming Friday with caroler and cocktails. The shopping district will be decked in holiday d?cor and all participating businesses will be open until 9 p.m.

Lincoln Square, Ravenswood local businesses offer unique holiday gifts
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Studies show that about 68 cents of every dollar spent at a local business is reinvested in your community. Lincoln Square and Ravenswood offer plenty of stores to shop small this holiday season.

Shop local for Small Business Saturday with Lotus Noir
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Lotus Noir CEO/founder Erika Nicole turned her downfall into a luxury brand. Nicole was laid off work this year and decided to put more time into her own brand.

Holiday spending expected to smash records
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With Black Friday approaching fast, retailers are already seeing an increase in spending this holiday season. The National Retail Federation says 182 million people are expected to shop in person and online between Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday.

Small Business Saturday crucial for local retailers

Black Friday can be a fun tradition, but there is one holiday that's a little more meaningful for some.

Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.

IRS delays $600 payment reporting rule for Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps

The IRS announced on Tuesday that it will delay implementing its $600 tax reporting requirement that was to take effect for the 2023 tax filing season.

Small Business Saturday encourages support for local shops in Chicago

As the holiday season kicks off, Chicago residents are gearing up for Small Business Saturday, a campaign aimed at highlighting and supporting local businesses in the city.

Small Business Saturday is November 25
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It's time to start thinking about gifts for loved ones for the holidays!

Black Friday trends to watch out for this weekend
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Chris Costello, senior director of marketing research at Skai, looks ahead to Black Friday and gives his predictions for one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Target reportedly testing 10-item limit for self checkout

Target says any customer with more than 10 items will be directed to a full service lane with a cashier.

OpenAI shakeup rocks Silicon Valley
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One of the biggest names in artificial intelligence has been dumped from OpenAI, and Microsoft wasted no time scooping him up.

ComEd seeks Energy Ambassadors to empower communities
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Ideal candidates are individuals with a passion for community engagement, a willingness to learn, and a developmental disability.

Retailers rolling out specials to woo holiday shoppers amid inflation worries

With inflation weighing on many consumers' minds as they shop for the holidays, some retailers are stepping up their game to get you to spend. In a FOX 32 money saver special report, we take a look at how they are competing for your business this year.

Retailers rolling out specials to woo holiday shoppers amid inflation worries
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With inflation weighing on many consumers' minds as they shop for the holidays, some retailers are stepping up their game to get you to spend. In a FOX 32 money saver special report, we take a look at how they are competing for your business this year.

Small confectioners grappling with shortage of sugar and its rising costs

You may find yourself opening your wallet a bit wider for sweet treats this holiday season. Costs are on the rise for many businesses thanks to shortages and import restrictions on the U.S. sugar industry. In a FOX 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at the push to sweeten the supply.

Small confectioners grappling with shortage of sugar and its rising costs
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You may find yourself opening your wallet a bit wider for sweet treats this holiday season. Costs are on the rise for many businesses thanks to shortages and import restrictions on the U.S. sugar industry. In a FOX 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at the push to sweeten the supply.