This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Christmas Displays Start Early Across Shops
Chicago shoppers see holiday items already on shelves as retailers push Christmas buys by September. Experts note early displays boost fourth quarter profits while some store managers prefer traditional seasonal timing. Local opinions vary from excitement to nervous budgeting as malls and drugstores unveil ornaments, lights, and gift selections ahead of Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Diane Swank
Bank One
Audrey Guskey
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
Lord & Taylor
Garden State Plaza
Paramus
N.J
Godiva
Rosa Gonzalez
Paterson
State Street
Carson Pirie Scott Department Store
Marshall Field’s
Los Angeles
Nene Inyang
Nordstrom
Amy Jones
Shaker Messenger
Holland
Mich
Diana VanKolken