Strange Cargo Tees, Chicago's Custom T-shirt Store

"Strange Cargo has one of the city's most fitting business names. This shop in Wrigleyville is visual overload, full of vintage tees and knick-knacks that would make any 90s child grin. Known to many as a custom and quick t-shirt maker, you can also find any number of punny throwback shirts or Chicago-specific threads. It's also home to plenty of iron-on decals, patches, buttons and other novelties. Perfect if you're planning a Ferris Bueller, Harry Caray, or other Second-City-specific bar crawl or gathering where cheesy tees are a must." - Studio Malt

"Located just two blocks from Wrigley Field, this apparel fun house has been making a name for itself ever since 1983 for its quirky threads (not to mention a solid inventory of Converse Chuck Taylors and whoopee cushions). Once you’re here, expect to stay awhile—one entire wall is lined with suggested artwork and phrases for custom T-shirts, from caricatures of Neil Diamond and Mike Ditka to an entire selection dedicated to the mustache. There’s also a host of hometown-inspired graphics, like an outline of a Chicago -style hot dog."

"Strange Cargo, Lakeview. Strange Cargo has one of the city's most fitting business names. This shop in Wrigleyville is visual overload, full of vintage tees and knick-knacks that would make any 90s child grin. Known to many as a custom and quick t-shirt maker, you can also find any number of punny throwback shirts or Chicago-specific threads. It's also home to plenty of iron-on decals, patches, buttons and other novelties. Perfect if you're planning a Ferris Bueller, Harry Caray, or other Second-City-specific bar crawl or gathering where cheesy tees are a must."