From apartment décor to locally made clothes you'll be proud to wear, these three great shops help you show off your Illinois loyalty.
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Neighborly
This friendly North Center shop is owned by the city's unofficial map maker, Jenny Beorkrem of Ork Posters. Her typographic neighborhood posters ($35) are just one small part of the Chicago-themed art, home goods and quirky gifts sold at the store. There's barware, baby gear, and more in this shop's huge assortment of Midwest-made merchandise emblazoned with the Chicago flag.
2003 W. Montrose Ave., 773-840-2456, neighborlyshop.com
Milk Handmade
The collection of locally made women's apparel at this Andersonville boutique is great for people who want to show Chicago pride without it being all about a sports team. Milk's owner Hallie Borden delivers the sweet stuff with vintage Chicago tees screenprinted by People's Garment Company ($28) and Megan Lee's "Midwest is Best" shirts ($28).
5137 N. Clark St., 847-833-6309, milkhandmade.com
Foursided
It's a custom framing gallery, a greeting card store, a vintage shop, and a gift emporium. Foursided can't really be defined, but it’s the perfect place to go get lost for an hour. Chicago prints, posters, maps, and cards line the walls, with a mish-mash of miscellania filling the spaces in between. You may come in for a letterpressed birthday card, but leave with a miniature Captain Kirk figurine.
5061 N. Clark St., 773-506-8300, foursided.com