The best local shops in Kankakee

21 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Suuri Design

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Bright, locally owned shop featuring handmade soaps and other body-care products, plus jewelry, watches, candles and more.

5225 S Harper Ct (Chicago)

Bright, locally owned shop featuring handmade soaps and other body-care products, plus jewelry, watches, candles and more.

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Hip boutique stocking funky, on-trend apparel & accessories for women, plus jewelry & footwear.

1640 E 87th St (Chicago)

Hip boutique stocking funky, on-trend apparel & accessories for women, plus jewelry & footwear.

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Boutique featuring women's clothing including dresses, swimwear, and boots, as well as accessories.

4751 S Ashland Ave (Chicago)

Boutique featuring women's clothing including dresses, swimwear, and boots, as well as accessories.

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Florist offering fresh blooms and arrangements, plus wedding bouquets and delivery.

5721 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Florist offering fresh blooms and arrangements, plus wedding bouquets and delivery.

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Unassuming florist teaming its flower arrangements with gift baskets, plants & other items.

407 E 71st St (Chicago)

Unassuming florist teaming its flower arrangements with gift baskets, plants & other items.

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Dress Code

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Branch of a small local chain of stores selling streetwear & hip-hop fashion for men & women.

205 E 47th St (Chicago)

Branch of a small local chain of stores selling streetwear & hip-hop fashion for men & women.

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Chic boutique florist offering artistic, seasonal flower designs & arrangements for special events.

1645 E 55th St (Chicago)

Chic boutique florist offering artistic, seasonal flower designs & arrangements for special events.

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DressCode

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Clothing store located inside Marshfield Plaza.

11612 S Marshfield Ave (Chicago)

Clothing store located inside Marshfield Plaza.

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Longtime local flower shop offering arrangements for all occasions, including weddings and funerals.

2654 W 111th St (Chicago)

Longtime local flower shop offering arrangements for all occasions, including weddings and funerals.

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Boutique stocking clothes for women (and men's, per one source) plus accessories and perfumes.

2233 E 79th St (Chicago)

Boutique stocking clothes for women (and men's, per one source) plus accessories and perfumes.

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AKIRA

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Women's fashion retail chain for designer dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.

1539 E 53rd St (Chicago)

Women's fashion retail chain for designer dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.

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Store offering a variety of African paintings, sculpture & carvings, as well as clothing & jewelry.

1305 E 53rd St (Chicago)

Store offering a variety of African paintings, sculpture & carvings, as well as clothing & jewelry.

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Casual and formal wear boutique offering dresses, tuxedos, accessories and shoes, plus custom-made clothing services.

2235 95th St (Chicago)

Casual and formal wear boutique offering dresses, tuxedos, accessories and shoes, plus custom-made clothing services.

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Discount chain destination for brand-name apparel, accessories & shoes for adults & kids.

7540 S Stony Island Ave (Chicago)

Discount chain destination for brand-name apparel, accessories & shoes for adults & kids.

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Full-service studio for tween & teen special-occasion dresses plus shoes & accessories.

5915 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Full-service studio for tween & teen special-occasion dresses plus shoes & accessories.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

4433 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Busy, full-service butcher shop offering a wide selection of meats at wholesale prices.

4521 W Roosevelt Rd (Chicago)

Busy, full-service butcher shop offering a wide selection of meats at wholesale prices.

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Fairplay

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Fairplay keeps weeknights easy with a full spread of fresh produce, quality meats, and the everyday staples you always mean to remember,…

4640 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Fairplay keeps weeknights easy with a full spread of fresh produce, quality meats, and the everyday staples you always mean to remember, plus straightforward online ordering. This week, when the fridge looks suspiciously empty, make one run and call it handled, then get back to pretending meal planning is your thing.

From the Tinley Park newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Mural Park

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Tucked in Pilsen, Mural Park is a creative office redevelopment with a public park that leans into the neighborhood’s artsy roots, set…

924 W 19th Pl (Chicago)

Tucked in Pilsen, Mural Park is a creative office redevelopment with a public park that leans into the neighborhood’s artsy roots, set along the El Paseo trail with gathering spaces, gardens and public art. Grab a coffee and stroll it this week for an easy, color-soaked reset.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

1615 IL-50 (Bourbonnais)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Ragstock

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Trendy clothing chain stocking hip new, used, vintage & one-of-a-kind pieces for men & women.

1459 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Trendy clothing chain stocking hip new, used, vintage & one-of-a-kind pieces for men & women.

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