Toys R Us is expanding ahead of the holiday season with new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops across the U.S.

In a major U.S. expansion following a tumultuous decade, the toy brand is taking its number of flagship stores from one to eight — four of which are in the Midwest.

Toys "R" Us is opening more than 30 new stores across the U.S. in time for the holidays, including one in Illinois. Find out details.