Kmart Needs a Roomie: Who Should Share Space with L-W Area Stores?

Kmart's parent company wants to lease space at some of its Illinois locations, including the Tinley Park store, the Chicago Tribune reports. What business would you like to see become a new 'roommate' for Kmart?

The parent company for Kmart wants to lease space in four of the national retailer's Illinois stores, including its Tinley Park location, the Chicago Tribune reports. Sears Holdings Corp., which owns Kmart, is seeking "sub-tenants" to share space at the locations and are not looking to replace or close the stores, the report stated. The effort is part of a move by Sears to "shore up" finances through leasing or selling its real estate holdings, the report continued. READ: Check Out the Full Chicago Tribune Story for More Details This isn't the first time Sears has tried such a leasing strategy. The women's clothing chain Forever 21 created a "shop-within-a-shop" in a Sears store in Costa Mesa, CA, and Whole Foods Market leased part of a …

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Lincoln-Way Black Friday 2012 Shopping Guide

You don't have to leave the Lincoln-Way area to find special sales on Black Friday.

Don't worry if you're too full to move very far the day after Thanksgiving—even if you want to participate in the mad rush of Black Friday, there are lots of local deals that will keep you in the Lincoln-Way area.  Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is known as the unofficial start to holiday shopping and often features early hours, long lines and special deals. Here are what some local stores are offering: Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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Anna Schier

11:58 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

Hi KS829, We'll have lots of local business coverage on the site tomorrow and the next day for Small Business Saturday. Thanks for reading, and happy Thanksgiving! :) Anna   more ›

UPDATE: Lincoln-Way Black Friday Shopping Guide

Don't worry if you're too full to move very far the day after Thanksgiving—even if you want to participate in the mad rush of Black Friday, there are lots of local deals that will keep you in the Lincoln-Way area.

Don't worry if you're too full to move very far the day after Thanksgiving—even if you want to participate in the mad rush of Black Friday, there are lots of local deals that will keep you in the Lincoln-Way area. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is known as the unofficial start to holiday shopping and often features early hours, long lines and special deals. Here are what some local stores are offering: Read our 2010 coverage: "Black Friday Shoppers Descend on Stores Before Dawn."

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From 911 Calls and Bar Brawls to Christmas Cheer and Tasty Beer, See What Your Neighbors Are Doing

Patch has the scoop on the Southland. Take a peek at what’s going on in the neighborhoods around you!

Our New Year's resolution at Frankfort Patch is to serve you better. So we want to make sure you know about all of the local Patches that can help keep you connected to the people and places that matter most to you.   A dozen Patches now serve the Chicago Southland, delivering news, features, sports and video every day! From the news that may affect your morning commute to weekend events and business listings for shops and restaurants, Patch is looking out for you. Check out what's been happening lately in the Patches of the south suburbs. Looking for news in other communities not listed above? Visit patch.com to view all of the towns we're covering across the nation—our 750th site went live on Wednesday—with more to come in 2011! Happy …

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Is "Black Friday" Just a Blast from the Roman Past?

Annual free-for-all shows we haven't really changed that much in the past 2,000 years.

From a historical perspective, holiday shopping is nothing new.  The Roman philosopher Seneca wrote "It is December, and the whole city is in a sweat … the sounds of great preparation are everywhere." I may be the only person alive who relates every mundane activity of human beings to something that happened in ancient Rome, but I can't help thinking of Black Friday when I read those quotes. Seneca was referring to Saturnalia, the gift-laden, libertine light festival that the Romans celebrated at the end of December every year. The term alone, "Black Friday," is even, to me, reminiscent of ill omens. Imagine: a cold morning; the tender hours before dawn. Throngs have gathered. With somber expressions, the plebeians peer longingly through …

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