Marc by Marc Jacobs' PVC Handbag; Sears Open on Thanksgiving

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· Evanston considers proposals for microbrewery, distillery [Daily NW]
· Sears to be open on Thanksgiving for the first time [Sun-Times]
· Chicago boasts one of the safest nabes in US [NBC Chicago]
· Another Chicago punk club shut down by city [HuffPo]
· Jackson Five to launch a Michael-centric clothing line [Racked National]
· Poll: What will be Chicago's next emerging neighborhood? [Curbed Chicago]
· Playboy auctions Dali at Christie's [Staho]