Shrader's Goods

05/31/2026

We received a 2 week extension on Cease & Desist to discuss a solution with City's lawyers! Thank you to everyone who signed our petition, ordered online, dropped by the store or just called to wish us luck! We deeply appreciate your support!

05/28/2026

Thank You Chicago! Your support has been tremendous!

Shrader’s Goods, which has sold firefighter-themed merchandise since 2009, says it could shut down after receiving a cease-and-desist letter. The city says designs on Shrader’s merchandise are "confusingly similar" to official CFD logos.

05/27/2026

Olivier and Sylvie stopped in on Tuesday. They are from France and came to visit friends they have in the Chicago Fire Department. They were here last year also. It was great to see them again. Have a safe trip home!

05/27/2026

Thank you WGN Radio and Lisa Dent for having us on yesterday! Please support Shrader's Goods by signing the petition.

Petition to Support Shrader’s Goods in Its Dispute with the City

05/25/2026

Remember and Honor those who gave all

05/23/2026

Tune in to David Hochberg today at noon.
www.wgndavid.com
Thanks for your support!

05/22/2026

🚨Emergency Alert! Emergency Alert!🚨

It has been brought to my attention that Shrader's Goods in Mt. Greenwood has received a cease and desist from the City of Chicago!

After June 1st, Shrader's Goods cannot continue to sell the Chicago Fire Department items they have been selling for over 17 years, and they will be backloaded with inventory!

That is where you come in! You can buy their inventory, visit their website, visit their store, or sign the petition on the Change.org below to support Shrader's Goods!

You can also hear them on Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN radio tomorrow at noon!

Let's come together and support this small, family-owned business!

https://shradersgoods.com/

https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-support-shrader-s-goods-in-its-dispute-with-the-city

05/22/2026

HOORAY! The City has gratuitously granted an extension on the Cease & Desist so our website is online & taking orders until end of day May 30th. This week was a roller coaster and we're humbled by the outpouring of support. Words can't express our gratitude to all who came to the shop, ordered online or just called. Thanks to all who signed our petition & we hope you continue to share it while we work to resolve this challenge. Shop open normal hours, but closed Monday for Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

HELP! We need signatures to save our family business. Please READ, SIGN, SHARE, SPREAD THE WORD. We need all the help we can get! Thank you, Shrader Family

Petition to Support Shrader’s Goods in Its Dispute with the City

05/10/2026

Enjoy Your Day!