Sellers in Illinois.

sidekick! ferments Not on Nilfpay yet

Month-long ferments anchor the lineup: chardiniera with swiss chard, fennel and cherry bomb peppers, rhubarb cheong, dill pickles, plus gluten-free picnic sides. Sold in Chicago at Green City Market, the 61st Street market in Hyde Park, and the Andersonville farmers market.

Foxfire Kombucha Not on Nilfpay yet

12oz cans and 32oz bottles of raw, traditionally fermented kombucha in flavors like Raspberry Ginger and Blackberry Sage, plus shrub mixers and oxymels. Begun in 2020 and woman-owned, it pours weekly at the Batavia Farmers Market in downtown Batavia, Illinois.

Elite Sportscards Chicago Not on Nilfpay yet

Two Chicago card shops, on West Montrose and North Harlem, stocked with sealed hobby boxes like Topps Chrome basketball and Upper Deck MVP hockey, plus supplies. They buy, sell and trade collections, and set up at the National Sports Card Convention.

MezaCuisine Not on Nilfpay yet

Four empanada fillings — ground beef carne, chicken tinga, shrimp and cheese, and al pastor — come from Liz Meza on empanada nights at Nikki's Cafe and Bar, along with her chipotle aioli hot sauce. She also caters holiday gatherings and work events, with delivery on Thursdays.

Ninjacat Card Shop Not on Nilfpay yet

Trading card shop on East Ogden Avenue in Naperville, Illinois, stocking Pokémon, Magic and One Piece singles, sealed product and supplies, plus buying and trading at the counter. In-store play nights run through the week, and the shop vends at Chicago Collect-a-Con and the Syndicate Trade Show in S

Caitlin's Lovely Crochet Not on Nilfpay yet

Caitlin crochets amigurumi plushies by hand in Machesney Park, Illinois, from duck trios and baby goblins to dragons and mushrooms. She sells them weekly through the summer season at Rockford City Market and Rockton River Market.

Card Colosseum / RJBreaks Not on Nilfpay yet

Pokémon singles, sealed booster boxes, sports slabs and other trading card games at the shop on Lincoln Ave in Skokie, Illinois, open daily. The crew also buys collections, takes consignment, and runs weekly tournaments plus Magic: The Gathering prerelease events.

Card Culture Not on Nilfpay yet

Mike, Danna and the crew run a Pokémon card shop on Prairie Avenue in downtown Brookfield, Illinois, with singles, sealed boxes and 3D-printed Poké Balls in the cases. Fresh singles often arrive after card shows like Kokomo, and the shop is closed Mondays.

JOH Ceramics Not on Nilfpay yet

Mugs, bowls, alphabet magnets and mid-century-inspired peace plaques made by Julie, a ceramicist working in the Chicago area since she took up pottery in 2021. Her work stocks a booth at the Andersonville Galleria and travels to the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest in Rogers Park.

Chasers TCG Not on Nilfpay yet

Set up behind a red tablecloth at Chicago-area card shows, including Collect-A-Con, where they sell and trade Pokémon singles and graded slabs. Sticker prices are honored as written, and there's usually a giveaway box on the table for kids at their first show.