If you're into bargains and don't mind crowded stores, today is your day. Black Friday is upon us.
Some stores like Best Buy, Macy's, Toys R Us and Target opened their doors around 5 p.m. yesterday. Toys R Us is planning to stay open for 30-hours straight over the weekend.
A national survey reports over 137-million people plan to shop during the holiday weekend.
Many area stores also have special holidays prices for shoppers this weekend.
Not all of the deals are to be found today. Local businesses are reminding shoppers of Small Business Saturday.
Kim Clark Maisch with the Illinois chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses says dollars spent locally stay locally and help the entire community.
