Here are some goods, places to donate, and more ideas to consider for this Chicago gift giving season. And remember, you can always find items that support the Chicago Reader at our gift shop, store.chicagoreader.com. Adam M. Rhodes, staff writer and co-host of Chicago Queer & Now A donation in any amount to Brave Space […]
More than 90 local items handpicked by Reader staff, including records, books, classes, handcrafted clothing, and home goods
A staff- and contributor-compiled peek at great local wares.
Shop hyperlocal this season for everything from unorthodox games and Chicago-centric books to craft booze and high-design home goods.
A list of the best Chicago-made gifts to give this year
Our favorite buys, from lewd Legos to street art stickers to jewelry made with illegal guns.
Our all-local gift guide features vintage-suitcase boom boxes and beer-brewing classes, just to name a couple of highlights.
Presents people might actually want, based on what we actually want
Local gift guide: rap votive candles, Chicago-brewed beer, “grandpa pipes,” and more
A summer weekend in Wisconsin, an herbaceous shaving experience, Cody Hudson high-tops, and more
Holiday Gift Guide: Whistler cocktail classes, a Black Dog gelato subscription, an ax fit for the Amish, a bookish Kindle cozy, and more
Each week through our December 11 issue we’ll be featuring a roundup of gift ideas on a different theme. Next week look for our suggestions on locally made goods. —Heather Kenny Eating all that takeout isn’t just bad for the eater—it’s bad for the earth. This two-tier stainless steel tiffin works as both a lunch […]
This week: green giving
This week: personal care and services
This week: home decor
