Top Suburban Spots to Shop + Black Friday & Cyber Monday Trends
When we talk about Black Friday, it’s not just about one type of store. It’s about supporting the local brick-and-mortar retailers that keep our suburban shopping areas vibrant. The term “brick-and-mortar” literally refers to physical storefronts, and by choosing to shop locally—whether it’s a beloved boutique or a well-known chain store in your town—you help keep our communities strong.
Over the past few years, from the pandemic era to now, we’ve seen Black Friday in-store sales recover while Cyber Monday online spending continues to grow. According to the National Retail Federation and Adobe Analytics, Black Friday foot traffic rose about 12% compared to peak pandemic years, while Cyber Monday online spending has grown roughly 8% year over year.
Now, let’s highlight some local spots. Here are a few Chicago-area malls you’ll want to check out this holiday season:
| Mall Name | City |
|---|---|
| Woodfield Mall | Schaumburg, IL |
| Oakbrook Center | Oak Brook, IL |
| Northbrook Court | Northbrook, IL |
| Hawthorn Mall | Vernon Hills, IL |
| Gurnee Mills | Gurnee, IL |
| Orland Square Mall | Orland Park, IL |
| Fox Valley Mall | Aurora / Naperville, IL |
| Old Orchard (Westfield) | Skokie, IL |
| The Promenade Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL |
| Yorktown Center | Lombard, IL |
| Harlem Irving Plaza (HIP) | Norridge, IL |
This holiday season, whether you’re visiting local malls or big-box stores, remember that LocalSuburbs.com is here to connect you with everything happening across Chicago’s suburbs. By shopping local, you’re not just finding great deals—you’re supporting the businesses that make our communities strong.
