About us

The Uptown Shop was established on 1st St in Elmhurst, IL by Kathleen Dee in 2004 as a great place to find gift, home decor and boutique items.  Since then, we expanded to Western Springs in 2007 and enlarged our selection to include Gourmet, Bath and Body and a large selection of Christmas items.

In 2010-2012 we had a small jewelry only store in a temporary space in Oak Brook Centre.   

Our Elmhurst store moved to 123 N York St in January 2020. After COVID we took a more conservative approach and focused on our best selling items. 

In 2025, after a summer plagued by three months of a  leaky roof that damaged our Elmhurst store and merchandise, at the end of 2025 the decision was made that the Elmhurst store would close in 2026 after 22 Christmas celebrations. 

The Western Springs store is now Kathleen's focus along with her growing family. 

The Uptown at 921 Burlington Ave, will continue to renew its offerings and we hope that you will find a pleasing and fresh selection of merchandise and a feel-good atmosphere. We are very happy to serve you.

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