NORTHLAKE, Ill. (CBS) --The man who became an icon to Chicagoans as the Empire Carpet Man has died at the age of 89. Elmer Lynn Hauldren was the pitchman for the Empire Carpet, now known as Empire ...

I can’t believe local media organizations aren’t putting together round-the-clock weekend coverage of the death of the Empire Carpet guy. Now he was royalty. Chicago royalty. I’ve seen a few articles ...

When the news broke Monday that Empire Carpet had bought rival Luna, the social media universe was floored. Though the companies are expected to continue operating and advertising separately, here’s a ...

A World War II veteran who became famous as the Empire Carpet Man has died at age 89. Empire Today spokeswoman Marlo Michalek says Elmer Lynn Hauldren died Tuesday at his Evanston home. A cause of ...