Illinois State

Batavia, IL

Columbus, OH

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Southern Charm

Ames Department Stores, a beloved retail chain that closed its doors over two decades ago, is planning a grand comeback. This iconic retailer, which once thrived in the discount store sector, aims to reopen 35 new locations starting in June 2026. This resurgence has sparked excitement and nostalgia among former customers and retail enthusiasts alike.

Ames Department Stores Set for a Major Comeback in 2026

Georgia State

Savannah, GA

McGeno

Portions of this article writen with AI assistance. Aldi, the grocer whose roots reach back to Essen, Germany, has been operating in the US since 1976 when it opened its first American store in Iowa. Since then, the company has grown to nearly 2,400 stores nationwide. The Batavia, Illinois grocer issued a press release in March announcing plans to open 800 new US markets by the end of 2028. As part of that initiative, Aldi will open a store in Georgia later this summer. It will be at **1651 E. Victory Dr., Savannah.** The new location will bring the total number of stores in that stste to 81.

Aldi: New Store Coming to Georgia Soon

Niles, IL

Golf Mill Mall, or Golf Mill Shopping Center, opened on October 13, 1960, in Niles, Illinois. The mall’s design featured a distinct “mill” theme with ponds, bridges, and a functioning waterwheel. The architecture included an office tower, designed by Edo Belli, resembling the top of a golf ball, which became an iconic landmark.

Golf Mill Mall: Transformations in Niles, IL

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Chesterfield, MO

The US Sun

THE Cheesecake Factory has confirmed that its location in a mall will be permanently closed in just weeks. Along with the beloved American chain, all the other mall stores will shutter as the shopping center shuts down for good. The Cheesecake Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri - around 25 miles from...

The Cheesecake Factory confirms mall location is closing in weeks as all stores are warned to leave ahead of demolition

iHeartRadio

The fate of the chain is now up in the air.

Another Clothing Retailer Declares Bankruptcy, Could Close All Stores

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

North Carolina State

Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Vision Pet Care

Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

Hamilton Township, NJ

NewsByJoshua

Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

Virginia State

Roanoke, VA

Daily Detroit News reports that bedbugs can be transported during travel, and studies suggest that residents in the Commonwealth are hesitant to report or talk about bedbug infestations.

Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk, Virginia, are alleged to have a high level of bedbugs

TheStreet

The retailer has already closed nearly one dozen locations this year alone.

Walmart suddenly closing more stores in 2024

NewsNinja

For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

South Carolina State

Bluffton, SC

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In a recent study recently released by popular website safewise.com ranking the safest cities in South Carolina, Bluffton, in Beaufort County, came in at a very impressive #1 on the list this year.

These are the top safest towns in South Carolina

Major retail chains like Macy's and CVS' are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Over 3,400 retail stores are closing this year. That is a 22 percent increase compared to last year at this time.

Major Retail Chains to Close Over 3,400 Stores This Year, Up 22%

Atlanta, GA

Entertainment Weekly

Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...

Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull

Mooseheart, IL

Geneva, IL

North Aurora, IL

St. Charles, IL

Aurora, IL

Eola, IL

West Chicago, IL

Warrenville, IL

Wayne, IL

NBC Chicago

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Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois

Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Babies \"R\" Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago...

Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Babies "R" Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago...

Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois

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