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Take the Hurry and Scurry Out of Last Minute Holiday Shopping

Patch has you covered with store hours and holiday gift ideas.

Whether you’ve been buying presents since July or just getting started, we’re here to help you stay out of the drugstore at midnight on Christmas Eve.

Oak Lawn Patch has assembled all of its small business stories from the past year to take the hurry and scurry out of last-minute shopping. You can support local businesses and keep money in Oak Lawn at the same time.

Many big box retailers also have extended hours through Dec. 24 for last minute shoppers or those looking for a bargain.

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Westfield/Chicago Ridge Mall (95th Street and Ridgeland)

  • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 23
  • 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24
  • CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
  • 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26

Kmart, ) and

  • Open around the clock until 10 p.m; Dec. 24.

  • 8 a.m. to midnight Dec.23
  • 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 24
  • CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
  • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 26 (regular hours)

And not to make too much fun of drugstore shopping, Walgreen’s at 95th Street and Cicero Avenue is open 24 hours. The store has impressive array of last-minute gifts including many quality and affordable children’s toys, electronics, chocolates and wine.

‘Places’ Directory

Easily find a store, supermarket, restaurant, dentist, doctor, park and church in our hand-compiled ‘Places’ Directory so you can spend more time celebrating Christmas with your family.

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