FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (November 18, 2025) — As malls across the country continue to shutter and online shopping grows, the Chicago Northwest suburbs stand out as a retail success story. Anchored by the iconic Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, one of the largest shopping destinations in the Midwest, the region continues to thrive as a vibrant hub for in-person holiday shopping, entertainment, and family fun.
“Shopping here is more than a transaction — it’s an experience,” said Heather Larson, President & CEO of Meet Chicago Northwest. “From Woodfield Mall’s premier mix of retailers and restaurants to the charming boutiques in nearby communities like Arlington Heights and Roselle, the Chicago Northwest suburbs offer something for everyone this holiday season.”
At the heart of our region, Woodfield Mall boasts nearly 300 stores, including iconic brands like Nordstrom, Apple, and Sephora, as well as exclusive dining and entertainment options such as The Cheesecake Factory, Uncle Julio’s, and ENTERRIUM. This year, the mall has once again transformed into a winter wonderland with festive décor, photo opportunities with Santa, and extended shopping hours to make holiday gift-hunting joyful and stress-free.
Beginning on Black Friday, the Woodfield Trolley will operate daily, offering shoppers a free and easy way to travel between Woodfield Mall, The Streets of Woodfield, and other nearby retail and dining destinations.
Just beyond Woodfield Mall, shoppers can also explore vibrant nearby retail districts such as:
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Arlington Heights Downtown District – home to local boutiques, cafés, and holiday markets.
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The Streets of Woodfield – featuring destination retailers like Crate & Barrel, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and AMC Theatres.
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Woodfield Village Green – has outlet hits like Nordstrom Rack, HomeGoods, Bloomingdale’s Outlet and J.Crew Factory.
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Historic Downtown Roselle – filled with unique small businesses, perfect for one-of-a-kind finds and stocking stuffers.
Plan your holiday shopping trip at chicagonorthwest.com.
About Meet Chicago Northwest
Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW) is a non-profit, 501c6, destination marketing organization whose mission is to promote its service area of eight communities (Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Wood Dale) for meetings, convention, sporting events, group tours and leisure visits. MCNW concentrates on direct sales and marketing programs designed to promote the area in order to increase overnight hotel stays, thereby enhancing the local economy through visitor spending. MCNW is one of 37 Illinois-certified convention bureaus and the first in the state to have achieved the prestigious DMAP Accreditation through Destinations International.
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MEDIA CONTACT
HEATHER LARSON, CMP, CDME
