Shop Local 2025 A Bridgeport, Chinatown And McKinley Park Gift Guide

Chicago, ILLocal News

This holiday season, Bridgeport, Chinatown, and McKinley Park highlight local shopping with distinctive businesses catering to diverse tastes. Hoofprint, established in 2012, specializes in original artworks and handcrafted clay mugs featuring whimsical designs. The Vienna Beef Factory Store, located near the iconic hot dog production plant, offers bulk franks and novelty items, such as a hot dog golf club cover priced at $39. 95. Nine Bar in Chinatown celebrates local culture with custom Southside jerseys available for $65.

L&D Handmade crafts unique outfits for Labubus, responding to customer demand with themed sets starting at $21. 99. These businesses not only offer unique products but also foster a sense of community pride and support for local artisans. The economic impact of these shops reinforces the significance of supporting local commerce during the holiday season. As Vienna Beef prepares to expand to Bucktown next year, the current Bridgeport store remains a local staple.

Related Articles

The CTA Holiday Train And Bus Return Next Week

The CTA holiday train returns to Chicago on November 28, featuring decorated cars and Santa on a flatcar. The holiday bus, wrapped in a Christkindlmarket theme, will begin service on November 25. Both services support local charities, continuing a 34-year tradition.

Federal Agents Leave Chicago For Charlotte, Arresting Over 130 People In 2 Days, Reports Say

Federal agents arrested over 130 individuals in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of Operation Charlotte’s Web, which mirrors recent immigration enforcement actions in Chicago. Local residents are protesting the crackdown, which has sparked fear and empty streets, while officials defend the operation citing public safety.

Jackson Park's Burnham Building To Be Restored With Help From 500,000 Federal Grant

Chicago's Burnham Building in Jackson Park will undergo restoration as a public restroom with a $500,000 federal grant. The project, which aims to adhere to historic preservation standards, is expected to take about a year once construction begins.