If you haven't finished your Holiday shopping on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday&mdashand there are a lot of you—we bring you our staff picks for that unique gift to warm the hearts, and fill the stockings, of friends, relatives and workplace Secret Santas everywhere. We hope there's something for everyone on this list. more ›

The Chicago City Council declared Nov. 25 - Dec. 4 "Buy Local First Week." more ›

Much as we like to complain about how retailers seem to move up the holiday shopping season every year, it isn't too soon to start shopping for those finicky people in your life. more ›

TimeOut Chicago posted this video showing the holiday crew at Macy's on State Street constructing the Great Christmas tree, which serves as a reminder that retailers are gearing up for the Holiday shopping season and Christmas is just around the corner. more ›

In a recessionary holiday season, one expects a few cuts here and there as many engage in more discretionary spending. But this season Chicago retailers are seeing an increase in behavior that cuts into their bottom-line: theft. more ›

'Tis the season for a handcrafted holiday and rounding out your shopping options is Cobra Lounge's monthly arts market, Flea Circus. more ›

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