Any suggestions on chicago shopping?

[TheLordShaper]

Ok, So im going to Chicago for 2 days this week and I was hoping that some of you may have some experience with some of the local shops and sites of the area. I'm staying down on belmount st. which is very close to "the Ally" which I have been told is a fairily decent place to start a little shopping trip. Any suggestions or hang outs that anyones knows would be much appreciated. I always end up doing tourist things when im in chi-town. This time I'm looking for good shopping and a bit of the more local culture to take in.

Thanks,

~TLS

[Soulrev]

Chi town, went there a lot when I was home.. Here's a good resource for ya

http://www.gothicchicago.com/index.php?PID=1&l=Home

[Troy Spiral (13)]

did you end up going? how bad did you get raped on the pricing? (been to chi town many many times, and always came home with a sore backside from the prices) :