American Science & Surplus, a unique and beloved store in the Chicago area, is reaching out to the community for help and says it may have to close. The store — which currently has locations in Uptown ...

American Science & Surplus started a fundraiser to keep the business afloat. The quirky science store opened its first Milwaukee location in 1981. The owners said the business needs help to cover ...

The American Science & Surplus location in the northwest Chicago suburb of Park Ridge is set to close for good after one last day of business Tuesday. The flagship store at 27 Northwest Hwy. in Uptown ...

It was shortly after moving into Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood that I saw the sign for the first time: American Science & Surplus. My curiosity piqued, I pulled into the strip mall and walked ...

Patrick Meyer really knows American Science & Surplus. He started working at the eclectic science and discovery store in 1984, when he was 16. He eventually bought the business in 2012. But the ...

American Science and Surplus, an 88-year-old company with locations in Wisconsin and Illinois, launched a GoFundMe to address financial challenges. While sales have been down since the COVID-19 ...

Despite a nearly $195,000 GoFundMe campaign, the company was unable to relocate its warehouse. The company's owner is working to sell the physical store locations to employees. The final day to place ...

For decades, American Science & Surplus has served as a hub for DIY projects, science lovers and stargazers. The stores, which have locations in Milwaukee and Illinois, nearly closed this year. The ...