Chocolat by Daniel is handcrafted for the pure pleasure of indulging in the world’s finest chocolate. All of our European-style truffles, gourmet chocolates, specialty chocolates and desserts are made fresh to order from the highest quality raw Belgian, French, Swiss and Venezuelan chocolate. Chocolat by Daniel contains no wax, preservatives, artificial flavors, corn syrup or added sugar and doesn’t have an “assembly line” appearance. Located at 211 East State Street or visit chocolatbydaniel.com

EARTH Zero Waste is Rockford’s first sustainable refill station, providing solutions on becoming plastic free. Shop for environmentally friendly products that can be refilled without the wasteful byproducts common in food, beauty and cleaning products. Located at 402 E. State Street, or visit their Facebook page.

Infinite Soul Vibrations is a full-service metaphysical shop. Clients are assisted with balancing their chakras and raising their vibrations using a vast assortment of healing crystals, handmade copper healing jewelry, natural essential oils, smudging supplies, palo santo, incense, home/office decor, tapestries, resin, etc. Join guided meditation classes, get energy work that will enhance your well-being, relax and get educated in the full self-care library, enjoy a cup of natural tea, and schedule a coaching session. Located at 333 E. State Street, Ste 108, or visit infinitesoulvibrations.com.

J. R. Kortman Center for Design and The Kortman Gallery, founded in 1986 by Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman, is located in an historic Barloga building at 107 North Main Street in Downtown Rockford, Illinois USA. The store, located on the first floor, presents intriguing objects from around the world with an emphasis on great design.  jrkortman.com

LacedUp815 is a Buy. Sell. Trade resale sneaker and streetwear shop in downtown Rockford. The business originally started as a hobby but has grown into a local retailer selling a wide range of sought-after sneakers and clothing brands like Jordan, Yeezy, Supreme, and New Balance. For more information visit LacedUp815 on Facebook.

Loom Home + Gifts is a home decor shop and curated space for those seeking elevated design and thoughtful gifting. This local shop in downtown Rockford showcases a carefully selected collection of sophisticated home decor, gift items, and locally designed, handcrafted products that celebrate the talent and creativity of our Rockford community. Loom Home + Gifts is a destination for anyone looking to bring beauty and meaning into their spaces. Located at 219 E. State Street, or visit shoppeloom.com.

Maze Books is a community-driven bookstore with a focus on affordable, hard-to-find titles. Located at 117 S. 3rd Street, or visit facebook.com/mazebookstore.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED: Nettie’s Mercantile is a specialty retail shop selling remade items. Proceeds benefit Rockford Rescue Mission programs. Located at 625 W. State Street, or visit facebook.com/nettiesmercantile.

Rockford Art Deli is a community of like minded, creative individuals that have a passion for high quality prints, designs & vibes. RAD is committed to staying eco-friendly & also source USA made as much as possible. ​Being a fully manual shop means they’re literally putting effort into every piece that leaves their hands. ​They take pride in every shirt they print. Their mission is simple : stay rad, live happy, be you.  402 East State Street or visit rockfordartdeli.com

Small Skateshop is a great local spot to get skateboard decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, clothing, shoes, bags and other merchandise around skate culture. It’s located a couple blocks north of the city’s main downtown shopping strip on East State Street, Located at 510 Lafayette Avenue or visit smallskate.com.

Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and outfitter. Rocktown embraces an active outdoor lifestyle and wants to take their passion for outdoor recreation and use it to help you find yours. They carry top of the line equipment from name brands that excite your outdoor passions and have experienced staff that love to share their enthusiasm. Located at 313 North Madison Street or visit rocktownadventures.com

Smiley’s Vintage was started to reduce the waste from “fast fashion” and give well-made, unique clothing a new life while also educating people on the history of everything from 80s rock, to 1800s Levi’s. Located at 120 N. Madison Street, or visit smileysvintage.com.

Smith & Sons LTD is an industrial and architectural antiques shop featuring quality Americana, individually-sourced items for Modern Living. They specialize in pieces for commercial premises and artistic up-cycling of items from America’s rich past. Physical store open by appointment only. Located at 315 Market Street, or visit Smith & Sons LTD.

SRM Prints Studio & Gift Shop specializes in linoleum block printing, creating print series on paper and I create one of a kind block printed textile goods. This process allows for unique and detailed designs to be created by hand. This includes paper as well as one-of-a-kind textile goods such as scarves, tote bags, and more. Located at 330 East State Street, or visit SRMPrintsStudio.

The Scrap Jar is Rockford’s first creative reuse center and craft event space. It functions like a thrift store for arts and craft supplies, offering an extensive assortment of materials for creative projects. It also serves as a vibrant community space hosting workshops, classes and events to inspire and engage local artists and crafters. Located at 324 East State Street, or visit scrapjar.com.

The Symbols is a men’s clothing store selling suits, dress shirt and tie sets, dress and casual shoes, accessories, and big men’s sizes. In-store alterations are also available. Located at 316 W. State Street.

Urban Farmgirl is a charming retailer known for its curated modern farmhouse decor, vintage finds, apparel and unique gifts. They offer a cozy, stylish shopping experience, plus they organize large-scale annual events with vendors and food trucks, blending home decor with a community feel. Located at 716 N. Madison St., or visit urbanfarmgirl.com.