DOWNTOWN — Chicago's Downtown has some of the best shopping in the nation, drawing tourists and suburbanites in droves this time of year.
Of you want to avoid the crowds and get off the beaten path, we found some more laid back shopping options in the 'hoods around the Loop.
On this DNAinfo Radio Extra, Ted Cox discusses the best holiday gifts in the neighborhood:
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