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The restaurant chain is eliminating Chicken Selects and The Fruit & Walnut Salad, the Associated Press reports.
Say goodbye to some well-known items on McDonald’s menu. The fast-food chain is eliminating Chicken Selects and Fruit & Walnut Salad from its menu and is considering cutting the Angus burger as well, the Associated Press reports. McDonald’s is now introducing more limited-time menu items like the new McFish Bites. Chicken Selects were added to the menu in 2004, and the Fruit & Walnut Salad was introduced in 2005. Libertyville McDonald's locations: What do you think about the changes to McDonald's menu? Will you miss Chicken Selects or the Fruit & Walnut Salad?
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Office Depot will aquire OfficeMax to combine two of the leading office supply stores nationwide.
Office Depot is merging with Naperville-based OfficeMax, the Associated Press reports. Office Depot will aquire its rival company in a $1.2 billion all stock deal. OfficeMax addressed the merger in a brief statement posted on its website today: “The OfficeMax mission is simple: We provide workplace innovation that enables our customers to work better. As a combined company, OfficeMax and Office Depot will have the resources to provide a wide array of services and solutions to help you move your business ahead,” the statement read. Until the merger is complete, which is expected at the end of 2013, OfficeMax and Office Depot will continue to run as two separate companies, the OfficeMax statement read. There is no word on if any area stores …
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Do you think there is something missing downtown?
With the recent closures of two downtown Libertyville businesses—Wisma and Soccer Plus—we want to know: what would you like to see in those spots? Soccer Plus announced earlier this month that it would close its Libertyville and Palatine stores. The Libertyville store closed and its merchandise was moved to the Palatine store for a liquidation sale, according to the Daily Herald Business Ledger. More recently, Wisma closed its doors Jan. 15. A sign on the door read: "Thank you for your patronage. Effective 1/15/13 Libertyville Wisma is closed. Please visit us at our Lake Bluff Wisma Store." Wisma owner John des Rosiers couldn't be reached for comment. What would you like to see in these vacant storefronts? What do you think is missing …
Take a look at some businesses in Libertyville and Vernon Hills where you can find some great gifts!
Christmas is less than a week away and if you're like me, you haven't finished shopping yet! Here's a look at some shops we've featured on Libertyville Patch and Vernon Hills Patch: Check out our full business directories on Libertyville Patch and Vernon Hills Patch for more places to purchase gifts and other goodies!
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The Libertyville restaurant held an all-day celebration Dec. 7.
Fodrak’s Gyros and Ribs in Libertyville and owner Jim Lappas started their 25th Anniversary Year on Dec. 7 with an all-day celebration. Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler stopped by to help cut the anniversary cake. Rich Maisel of Mettawa was announced as the winner of the contest for Fodrak’s custom guitar. Entries came from Libertyville and nearby communities with contestants ranging in age from 8 to over 60. Customers were surprised throughout the day with gifts. Every 25th customer received a custom Fodrak’s hoodie. Other customers were surprised with coolers, Fodrak’s custom t-shirts and gift certificates. The kitchen ran out of the Surf ‘n Turf Anniversary Special early in the evening. Jim Lappas enjoyed visiting with a lot of people …
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The Fitting Room is a new specialty lingerie boutique in downtown Grayslake.
A month after its grand opening, The Fitting Room in downtown Grayslake is doing a brisk holiday business, catering to women who want personalized attention in selecting lingerie and men who are looking for the perfect intimate gift—and it's not a terry cloth robe! Owner and lingerie stylist Bex Anderson, of Grayslake, said it was her dream to open her own store after working for a prominent Libertyville boutique that closed last year. She found the perfect spot on downtown Lake Street to open The Fitting Room. "It really is the perfect place. It doesn't feel like a store," said Anderson. One of the biggest draws for The Fitting Room is Anderson's expertise in bra fittings. She's so good at it that she can eyeball a customer and know what …
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The Vernon Hills store offers a variety of beads and jewelry-making supplies.
When you wander into her Beauty and the Bead store, owner Carol Greenspan wants to make sure you do so when you have time to play. It's a beading wonderland, with tables and cases and wall displays filled with with a rainbow of beads. There are Lampwork glass beads, Japanese Cloisonné, Italian glass beads, strands of African beads and even some from Tibet. And remember those mood rings? Well, Beauty and the Bead offers mood beads. "We encourage creativity," said Greenspan. "I give (customers) permission to play. There's no such thing as the fashion police." Greenspan initially opened Beauty and the Bead around 1995 in Libertyville. After a year, she moved to a space in Rivertree Court in Vernon Hills near Best Buy, where she stayed until …
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The monthly event will feature specials and entertainment at various businesses.
Come downtown on Friday, Dec. 7 from 6-9 p.m and get in the holiday spirit! Our picturesque downtown is festively dressed with its beautifully decorated windows. Dine at one of the many restaurants or stop for a holiday cup of cheer—it’s the perfect way to start the evening. Then stroll the shops where the owners will be on hand to help you find the perfect gift. Ariazi Salon and Spa will be hosting its first Annual Holiday Open House with music, raffles and retail specials. Everyone loves chocolate—stop by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for the gift that pleases everyone and receive a free chocolate bar with purchase. Valet parking is available for all shoppers and diners at the west side parking lot behind 545 and Chili-U. Free parking…
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12:47 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
How anyone can suggest that we need another niche shop is beyond me. Per Kathleen's experience and comments, we all love the idea of a toy store, but when we can find these toys on Amazon at 50 - 75% of the price, we'll buy there - especially the big ticket items that provide decent revenue for the small shops. The problem is not a demographic one: My wife and I are city transplants with 2 young … more ›