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Your ultimate Chicago gift guide: Local inspiration for your holiday shopping list

Forget socks and generic gift cards. This holiday season in Chicago, let the city inspire your gift shopping list. From made-in-Chicago goods to Chicago-themed items…

a pink dress for sale at Lost Girls Vintage in Chicago

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Chicago’s best vintage and thrift shops

Chicago’s hot vintage and thrift scene offers a nostalgic, affordable, and, perhaps most importantly, sustainable shopping experience. Why buy new when you can combine retro…