Macy's debuts Disney collection inspired by iconic Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon.
Veteran department-store chain Macy's is laying off about 3.5% of its workforce, or roughly 2,350 employees, and closing five stores as it continues to shrink its massive retail business for the online-shopping era.
History is being made with the opening of Wetzel's Pretzels in Macy's Oakbrook Center.
Shares of Macy's shot up more than 20% in premarket trading Monday on a Wall Street Journal report that a private investor group has made a $5.8 billion offer for the iconic retailer.
Holiday cheer illuminated the historic Walnut Room at Macy's on State Street downtown as the great tree was lit up on Saturday.
It's a family that gets bigger every year, and comes together for Christmas no matter what.