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 ...

Marshall Field’s has returned to State Street — almost 20 years since the brand was retired by Macy’s. Here are highlights from the Chicago retailer’s reign.

Explore the magic of Marshall Field’s elaborate displays – especially at Christmas. Explore the magic of Marshall Field’s elaborate displays and interiors, especially at Christmas, when cheerful ...

“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 -- Marshall Field's is putting the finishing touches on its holiday windows, which are scheduled to debut this Saturday. Eleven animated windows will depict this year's theme, "The Night ...

Recollections of the State Street of Christmases past are tinged by a sense of loss after an auction of automated figures that once appeared in Marshall Field’s display windows. Thirty of them were ...

Author and historian Leslie Goddard’s fascination with department stores runs in the family. Her grandfather was a department store lifer, working first for Marshall Field’s then Carson Pirie Scott.

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 ...