The Best Local Gifts from $30 to $100

Gifts that give back Portions of the proceeds from items in blue benefit charitable organizations. 1. Winter bouquet made by Flowers for Dreams in West Town The company donates 25 percent of its profits to a different local charity each month. December orders will benefit Blue Sky Bakery, which employs at-risk youth. From $35, flowersfordreams.com. … Read more

The Best Local Gifts Under $30

Gifts that give back Portions of the proceeds from items in blue benefit charitable organizations. 1. Ceramic planter designed by Plant-Life in the West Loop $20 (plant not included), Chicago Design Market, 108 N. State St. 2. Milk and dark chocolate bar flights made by Veruca Chocolates in Goose Island From $18, 1332 N. Halsted … Read more