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                                              SHOPPING
                                                         Illinois Nut and Candy
                        SKOKIE                           www.illinoisnut.com
                                                         3745 W. Dempster St., Skokie • 847.677.5777
                          RETAIL                         Specializing in hand-made chocolates, custom
                                                         confections, dessert tables, gift baskets, corporate
                                                         gifts, party trays, bulk candy and nuts. The entire store
                     DISTRICTS                           is certified kosher. Vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free
                                                         products offered. There are colorful jellybeans; mint,
                                                         mandarin and martini olive cordials; honey-baked
                                                         pecans, candy-covered almonds, mocha lentils and
                                                         sweet bonbons that spell your message in chocolate.
                                                         J. McLaughlin
                                                         www.jmclaughlin.com
                                                         567 A Lincoln Ave., Winnetka • 847.784.1730
                                                         The name is synonymous with classic clothing and
                                                         accessories for women and men and caters to those
                                                         who enjoy beautifully designed and crafted items. This
                                                         recognized retail industry leader is based in New York
                                                         and has shops in 50 chic locales nationwide; each one
                                                         uniquely reflects its community. From dresses to
                                                         scarves, men’s sweaters and pants, presenting classic
                                                         clothes with an original twist.
                 Village Crossing Shopping Center
                 There’s always something to do at Village  Material Possessions
                 Crossing! Enjoy fantastic shopping, wonderful  www.materialpossessions.com
                 food, and great entertainment. Village Crossing  954 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka • 847.446.8840
                 features some of your favorite stores such as  Specializing in thought-provoking pieces designed to
                 Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, and Bed, Bath and  ignite the imagination, stir the soul and make a
                 Beyond, in addition to numerous restaurants  statement are aplenty here. There are articles of
                 and the 18-screen AMC Village movie  theaters.   whimsy too. Featuring such objects of art as peaceful
                                                         Buddha statues, a winged metal Floyd pig, stunning
                 Downtown Skokie                         tableware, and décor ideas in the Designer’s Choice
                 www.downtownskokie.org                  Collection. Bridal Registry available. This store has
                 847-673-0240                            welcome guests into their gorgeous store for more
                 The village center is home to restaurants,  than 30 years..
                 retailers and the Skokie Theater. Accessible by
                 car and Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) yellow  Mattie M.
                 line. Events such as Backlot Bash as well as  www.mattiem.com
                 events throughout the year highlighting the  990 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka • 847.784.8701
                 variety of retail merchants and restaurants  This North Shore clothing boutique offers many
                 promote the dynamic  district Downtown Skokie  upscale choices in designer sportswear, dresses and
                                                         accessories. Looks range from contemporary to classic
                 has become.
                                                         allowing you to totally personalize your wardrobe and
                 East Dempster Street                    style. Elegant evening ware and handbags for that
                 Business District                       special event. Name brands you’ll find here include:
                                                         Lafayette 148, Papillon, Elliott Lauren, Spank and Not
                 Skokie’s diversity comes alive in the East
                                                         Your Daughter’s Jeans.
                 Dempster Street Business District. Overflowing
                 with ethnic  restaurants,  visitors have the
                 opportunity to  sample the finest Indian, Thai,
                 Chinese, traditional Italian, Kosher, and Mexican
                 cuisine, to name just a few. A new Target now
                 offers visitors a spot for necessities while away
                 from home.





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