Beneath the Salvation Army bonnet, the woman’s cheeks are too pink — as if she needs to come in out of the State Street cold. And her blue eyes express the pleading weariness of someone whose work ...

It’s been nearly 20 years since anyone bought anything at a Marshall Field’s store, but the retailer still lives large in the Chicago area conscience. The department store founded in the late 1800s ...

“We used to take the train every holiday season downtown to see the Marshall Field’s windows, went across the street to Skate on State,” she said. “It was always a treat. Everyone had told us about ...

CHICAGO — It’s been nearly 20 years since anyone bought anything at a Marshall Field’s store, but the retailer still lives large in the Chicago area conscience. The department store founded in the ...