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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American Science and Surplus is closing its mail order warehouse and website, but the physical stores may continue under employee ...

A beloved Midwest fixture for 88 years, American Science & Surplus, 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., is part science museum, part maker’s playground, part curiosity cabinet and part straight-up weirdness in the ...

The unique and beloved American Science & Surplus announced late last week that it is closing its warehouse and its online sales — and its store in the northwest Chicago suburb of Park Ridge is also ...

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 ...

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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 ...