The Best Local Gifts Over $250

Gifts that give back Portions of the proceeds from items in blue benefit charitable organizations. 1. Birch speakers handcrafted by Ian Schneller of Specimen Products in Humboldt Park $11,800 for a pair and tube amp, (introductory price $8,000),  specimenproducts.com. 2. Aluminum and fiberboard Ping-Pong table designed by Killerspin in the Loop $4,499, 33 W. Monroe St., … Read more

The Best Local Gifts from $100 to $250

Gifts that give back Portions of the proceeds from items in blue benefit charitable organizations. 1. Wool blanket designed by Maya Mueble in Logan Square $200, mayamueble.com. 2. Italian Lycra racing jersey illustrated by Amelia Strong for Tenspeed Hero in West Town $160, tenspeedhero.com. 3. Hand-painted steel bud vase designed by Felicia Ferrone in Albany … Read more

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