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The crackdown kicks off on Black Friday at Woodfield Mall. Scofflaws could face fines up to $600.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists take a look at the prospects for local retailers this holiday season.

Black Friday Business Special

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue the conversation about holiday shopping and our local economy in our web extra video.

Kris Kridel

Record Black Friday sales boosted retailers and helped stocks snap a seven-day losing streak. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

Kris Kridel

Retailers are gearing up to battle for Black Friday shoppers, while Bloomington-based State Farm warns of the dangers of deep frying on Thanksgiving. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss those stories, and more top business headlines.