The Ultimate Guide To Shopping Local In Chicago This Holiday Season
Want to keep local businesses alive? Here's where to start.
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Shop Local 2020: A Beverly, Morgan Park And Mount Greenwood Holiday Gift Guide
“We did not want to see holiday money go to Amazon or big box stores so we were trying to provide a convenient way for folks in the area to shop local."
Shop Local 2020: An Uptown, Andersonville, Edgewater And Rogers Park Gift Guide
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Shop Local 2020: A Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, North Center, Albany Park And Irving Park Gift Guide
As you start your holiday shopping, consider supporting independent retailers and shops.
Shop Local 2020: A Wicker Park, Bucktown And West Town Holiday Gift Guide
"This holiday season, it’s more important than ever to shop local to help keep our neighborhood businesses that make West Town so special alive for years to come."
