Antiques & Collecting

Jodi Horner and Shannan Haenitsch enjoy peddling the past from their downtown Polo store, Kim's Gateway Antiques.

Shops in McHenry, Kane, DeKalb counties and throughout northern Illinois are participating in the Vintage Shop Hop, a self-guided road trip tour.

Fan-favorite Morris vintage store will expand during Labor Day weekend.

Black Cat Curiosities in downtown Joliet carries an ever-changing array of unusual vintage and antique furniture, clothing, books and home goods.

Sandwich Antique Mart, the oldest antique store in Sandwich, will celebrate 35 years in business with a special storewide sale and cake.

The annual event is held in Richmond Park in Lyndon on the first Sunday of June.

The event includes more than 40 dealers from the Midwest. The entry fee is $8 per person.

Shopping Small inspires a lively winter boutique trip.

People are invited to shop in costume, with a costume contest hosted by actor Rob Fury planned for kids and adults.