The best bargain hunters know the real deals aren’t in the coupons. From home goods to clothing and everything in between, there’s always a hidden gem to be found in thrift stores and consignment shops – typically for less than half the price originally paid for it.
Forget super centers and get a big bargain at one of these incredible used stores.
- Blessingdales Thrift Shop - 345 W Eldorado St. Decatur, Illinois
Facebook/Blessingdales Thrift Shop Purchases at this Central Illinois thrift store fund God’s Shelter of Love, which shelters homeless children and adults.
- Common Ground Thrift Store - 412 Locust St. Delavan, Illinois
Facebook/Common Ground Thrift Store This nonprofit, Christian second-hand store is run completely by donations and benefits local ministries.
- Grandma’s Twice As Nice - 1001 W Jefferson Ave Effingham, Illinois
Facebook/Grandma’s Twice is Nice All the classic thrift store treasures you typically expect can be found at this store. Shop VHS tapes, vintage dresses, and so much more.
- Two Sisters and a Warehouse - 121 E Lake Peoria, Illinois
Facebook/Two Sisters and a Warehouse “A Unique Thrift-Tique” Billing itself as “a unique thrift-tique,” this store features more than 70 different booths with anything from furniture and antiques to clothing. Don’t forget to grab some free popcorn!
- New 2 You Upscale Resale Shop - 5900 N Illinois St, Ste 13 Fairview Heights, Illinois
Facebook/New 2 You Upscale Resale Shop Get fancy clothing for a bargain price at this shop, which has been selling name brand shoes, dresses, and more since 2014.
- Northern Thrift - 109 N 7th St. DeKalb, Illinois
Facebook/Northern Thrift This unique hole-in-the-wall thrift store sells items like posters, game tables, and even motorcycles.
- The Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center - 781 South Randall Road Algonquin, Illinois
Facebook/The Sparrows Nest Thirft Store and Donation Center - Algonquin Items at this store are 100 percent donated, and profits benefit Home of the Sparrow, a shelter for homeless women and children. There are several locations in the area.
- Sweet Repeats Thrift Shoppe - 10514 Route 47 Huntley, Illinois
Facebook/Sweet Repeats Thrift Shoppe Enjoy 8,000 sq. ft. of shopping at this donation-based store that is partly run by volunteers.
- Thrift & Thrive - 6025 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, Illinois
Facebook/Thrift & Thrive Founded in 2011, this Portage Park neighborhood shop emphasizes green living and community support.
- TOCO Shop - 825 W Main St. Belleville, Illinois
Facebook/TOCO Shop Belleville This store began when its owners held a music benefit called Twin Oaks Camp Out (TOCO) to help fund the shop and local community programs.
- Upscale Resale - 109 S Main St. Morton, Illinois
Facebook/Upscale Resale Morton Illinois This store opened in 1999 and benefits We Care Inc., which helps the elderly and disabled. It is run by donations and volunteers.
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Facebook/Blessingdales Thrift Shop
Purchases at this Central Illinois thrift store fund God’s Shelter of Love, which shelters homeless children and adults.
Facebook/Common Ground Thrift Store
This nonprofit, Christian second-hand store is run completely by donations and benefits local ministries.
Facebook/Grandma’s Twice is Nice
All the classic thrift store treasures you typically expect can be found at this store. Shop VHS tapes, vintage dresses, and so much more.
Facebook/Two Sisters and a Warehouse “A Unique Thrift-Tique”
Billing itself as “a unique thrift-tique,” this store features more than 70 different booths with anything from furniture and antiques to clothing. Don’t forget to grab some free popcorn!
Facebook/New 2 You Upscale Resale Shop
Get fancy clothing for a bargain price at this shop, which has been selling name brand shoes, dresses, and more since 2014.
Facebook/Northern Thrift
This unique hole-in-the-wall thrift store sells items like posters, game tables, and even motorcycles.
Facebook/The Sparrows Nest Thirft Store and Donation Center - Algonquin
Items at this store are 100 percent donated, and profits benefit Home of the Sparrow, a shelter for homeless women and children. There are several locations in the area.
Facebook/Sweet Repeats Thrift Shoppe
Enjoy 8,000 sq. ft. of shopping at this donation-based store that is partly run by volunteers.
Facebook/Thrift & Thrive
Founded in 2011, this Portage Park neighborhood shop emphasizes green living and community support.
Facebook/TOCO Shop Belleville
This store began when its owners held a music benefit called Twin Oaks Camp Out (TOCO) to help fund the shop and local community programs.
Facebook/Upscale Resale Morton Illinois
This store opened in 1999 and benefits We Care Inc., which helps the elderly and disabled. It is run by donations and volunteers.
What’s your favorite thrift store in Illinois? Tell us about it in the comments below!
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