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Thursday, September 23, 2021Chicago Toy Store Matching Donations to Afghan Refugee Children
NBC-5 Chicago / September 22, 2021 Looking for community help, a Chicago store is accepting and matching new toy donations to Afghan refugee children through the end of September. Timeless Toys in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood is asking customers for toy donations, which the store says will be delivered to Afghan children in camps across the U.S. “Every day in the store at Timeless Toys, I see the joy a toy can bring a child,” Timeless Toys owner Scott Friedland said. “We are trying to bring some
Wednesday, September 22, 2021Chicago toy store collects dolls, books and teddy bears for kids arriving from Afghanistan: ‘Why can’t we be the people to help?’
by Nara Schoenberg / Chicago Tribune / September 21, 2021 Some of the donors give online, but the little boy who stepped into Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square on Sunday took a more personal approach. About 6 or 7 years old, he was holding a small brown envelope, according to general manager Myra Cebollero. “Are you ready to give your money?” asked the boy’s mother, and the boy handed his toy drive donation to a store employee, who thanked him, wrote his name on the envelope, and told him his gift would
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Friday, May 28, 2021Vaccinated? Prove it. As businesses ease mask requirements, getting carded isn’t just for people buying booze
by Lauren Zumbach and Sarah Freishtat / Chicago Tribune/ May 26, 2021 at 6:12 PM Some businesses trying to navigate new guidance loosening mask restrictions for fully vaccinated people are turning to tools long used by bars and music festivals to control entry. In this case, the hand stamps and wristbands signal a customer’s vaccination card’s been checked, and their bare face shouldn’t raise eyebrows. Read more HERE
Monday, December 21, 2020Shipping delays mounting as Postal Service struggles with ‘historic’ holiday volume. Here’s how to be a successful Santa.
by Lauren Zumbach / Chicago Tribune /December 17, 2020 With a week to go before Christmas Eve, anyone who’s still scouring the internet for the perfect gift may want to get in the car and head for a store or start making I.O.U.’s. Record online sales have led to the crush of packages at shipping companies and the U.S. Postal Service that was predicted a month ago. As a result, merchants of all sizes are issuing warnings and apologies to consumers, who are turning to social media to complain. Read more HERE
Monday, December 14, 2020Lincoln Square toy store offers generations of unique toys
by Marcella Raymond / WGN Chicago News / December 12, 2020 CHICAGO — A toy store on Chicago’s North Side has an interesting find for everyone, with generations of different toys of all types. Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square offers everything from classic toys of the past to futuristic toys that are primarily educational. “We don’t focus our toys around the latest trend or technologies. We only use technology when it increases and enhances kids’ education,” employee Scott Friedland said. Read more and
Tuesday, December 08, 2020Best Places to Find Christmas Toys in Chicago
by Audrey Snyder / urbanmatter.com / December 7, 2020 Since Christmas this year promises to be different from any other, why not do something different when it comes to shopping for your Christmas toys in Chicago? It’s easy enough to order fun games, plush toys, and more from Amazon, but more than ever, local businesses need our support; in the spirit of shopping local— and at establishments that specialize in fun and games— check out these Chicago toy stores. Read more HERE
Monday, December 07, 2020Around ‘The House’ shops local in La Grange and Lincoln Square for the Holidays
by Ana Belaval / WGN Around Town / December 7, 2020 Ana Belaval talks to Executive Director of LSRCC, Rudy Flores, about Holiday Shopping in Lincoln Square. A variety of shopping options and amazing gift ideas from A Pretty Flower, The Book Cellar, Vom Fass, Carbon Arc/The Davis Theater, Timeless Toys, and ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE. Watch HERE
Wednesday, November 25, 2020Shop Local 2020: A Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, North Center, Albany Park And Irving Park Gift Guide
As you start your holiday shopping, consider supporting independent retailers and shops.by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / November 25, 2020 LINCOLN SQUARE — Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square was closed for part of the year due to the pandemic, so shopkeeper Scott Friedland is hoping to have a busy holiday season. “We’re actually off to a great start in November. We had such a loss during the beginning part of the year that honestly, this holiday season needs to be better than previous holiday
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020Black Friday is going to look different. Here’s what to expect if you’re shopping this week
by Lauren Zumbach / Chicago Tribune / November 24, 2020 Black Friday, the traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season, used to draw swarms of deal-hunting shoppers to stores. This year is going to look different. With COVID-19 cases surging, Chicago and Cook County have issued stay-at-home advisories, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended shopping online for Black Friday deals and using curbside pickup. Read more HERE
Wednesday, November 25, 2020Small businesses innovate shopping experience ahead of Small Business Saturday
By Leah Hope / ABC-7 Chicago News / Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:37PM CHICAGO (WLS) -- Small business Saturday is only a few days away, and local stores are trying to lure shoppers in a new way to holiday. Autumn Geist, owner of The Collective, a lifestyle boutique and makery in Lisle allows for limited in-person shopping, private shopping and virtual visits via social media. After a rough few months, Geist hopes Small Business Saturday will remind those shopping to shop local. Read more and Watch HERE
Monday, November 23, 2020Small businesses are adjusting to the effects of the pandemic
by Felicia Bolton / NewsNation Now / Nov 22, 2020 CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — It’s a puzzle for small business owners to figure out how to operate this holiday season, but many are adjusting to the effects brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The shopkeeper for Timeless Toys in Chicago says they are trying everything in their power to keep customers safe during the pandemic and end the year on top, financially. “So we are moving mostly to an online business. At this point, it’s about 50/50 for the
Saturday, November 21, 2020Illinois Business Owners Prepare as Tier 3 Mitigations Set to Begin Friday
NBC-5 Chicago / Published November 19, 2020 Starting Friday, all of Illinois will be under Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations imposed by the state. Businesses across Illinois are bracing for several new restrictions set to take effect at midnight on Friday as state officials hope to put an end to a dangerous surge in coronavirus cases. The new restrictions, announced by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday, will force the closures of several businesses and spaces and include new limitations for non-essential
Wednesday, November 18, 2020A surge in COVID-19 cases has Chicago retailers facing new restrictions, just as holiday shopping season hits
by Robert Channick / Chicago Tribune / November 18, 2020 Retailers were starting to see shoppers return to stores this fall. Now, a surge in COVID-19 cases has brought new restrictions, just as Chicago-area stores were gearing up for the busiest shopping season of the year. Starting Friday, Illinois retailers and malls will be limited to 25% of their usual capacity, down from 50%. Grocery stores and pharmacies will be able to operate at half capacity, but big box chains selling some grocery and pharmacy
Monday, November 09, 2020Tech Trends: Timeless Toys Provide Educational Value as Well as Fun
NBC-5 Chicago / Tech Trends / November 8, 2020 12:02 pmIf you need Christmas gift ideas for the kids, there are plenty of educational toys on the market that don’t involve screens. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has more details in today’s edition of Tech Trends. Watch HERE
Monday, November 09, 2020Hottest toys for the holidays
by Beverly Robertson / CBS-12 West Palm Beach / Saturday, November 7 2020 Holiday shopping season is in full swing. We sit down with the head Shopkeeper with Timeless Toys in Chicago to go over the hottest toys of year. See more of the toys and games available this year. Watch HERE
Wednesday, October 21, 2020Here are the top holiday toys for 2020
Lifestyle | 21 Oct | AZ Business Magazine Timeless Toys, an independent toy store in the Lincoln Square neighborhood in Chicago, has released their list of the top toys for the 2020 holiday season, which includes both new products as well as twists on classic favorites. This year’s top toys feature games and interactive toys that encourage education as well as movement that families want for the holidays this year that are likely to see continued limitations on outside activities. Read more HERE
Monday, October 19, 2020Top Holiday Toys for 2020
Timeless Toys, an independent toy store in the Lincoln Square neighborhood in Chicago, has released their list of the top toys for the 2020 holiday season, which includes both new products as well as twists on classic favorites. This year’s top toys feature games and interactive toys that encourage education as well as movement that families want for the holidays this year that are likely to see continued limitations on outside activities. Click here to view Timeless Toy's top recommendations!
Friday, October 16, 2020Local Businesses Compete with Amazon Prime Days
A Lincoln Square toy store is not playing around as it tries to compete with Amazon Prime days. “We’re doing free shipping anywhere in the U.S. on any size order showing people that we’re here, that we have quality product and that we have great deals that can compete with Amazon as well,” said Scott Friedland of Timeless Enterprises.Click here for the full story.
