Shopping at local retailers during the holidays is like visiting with loved ones, or joining a party of old friends. Olive and Well owners and team members take a quick moment for a festive photo during the holiday rush. 

When the Oak Park Women's Exchange — a business dedicated to empowering women to help support themselves through arts and crafts — was first established in 1974.

Oak Park Market owner Angel Palivos created his new North Avenue grocery store with the local community in mind.

This weekend's garage sales.

This weekend's garage sales.

A nearly 100-year-old dancewear retailer has "temporarily closed" its location in River Forest and will reopen under a new name in Oak Park sometime in early 2018.

First Gear Skate Shop recently opened its doors at 6808 W 26th St. The one-of-a-kind skateboard shop offers the latest in skateboards and accessories, as well as related clothing and apparel. A ribbon cutting was held in partnership with the City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) on November 29, 2017.

Connect with First Gear at firstgearlife.com, on Facebook (@firstgearlife) and Instagram (@firstgearskateshop) or via phone at (708) 637-3199. For more information on the First Gear ribbon cutting, contact the BDC at (708) 788-8100. 

Hall-of-Famer Frank Thomas is pleased to announce the grand opening of his latest venture, 35 Sports Bar & Grill, a new bar and eatery in Berwyn.

Oak Park shoppers don't have to worry about downtown parking meters during the holiday season.

Berwyn's Depot District recently welcomed Audrey's Esthetics to 6923 W Stanley Ave.