Gary Alcorn of St. Charles picks his way through hundreds of shirts Tuesday at the new Savers store in St. Charles. The thrift store, that opened recently, offers thousands of used items in a bright store atmosphere. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Employees Linda Ruiz (left) and Yvonne Zaragoza file clothes Tuesday at the Savers store in St. Charles. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
The Savers store can be found at 3880 E. Main St. in St. Charles. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Employees work on removing every item from The Community Thrift Store in East Dundee last week due to smoke damage from a recent fire. New items will be coming in will be for sale. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
The Community Thrift Store in East Dundee is temporarily closed due to a fire last week. The store will have an alternate location for the next few months while the damaged building is being restored. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
From clothes to figurines can be found in and organizeds fashion at the Savers store in St. Charles. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Rows of shoes can be found at Savers in St. Charles. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Employee Emelda Hawkins stacks purses along a rack Tuesday at the new Savers store in St. Charles. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Racks of clothes and other items damaged by smoke from a recent fire at The Community Thrift Store in East Dundee, will be taken by a salvage company. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Books, DVD's, music and other items can be bought at the new thrift store called Savers in St. Charles. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
A number of pre-owned items with great prices at the Savers store in St. Charles. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Items are carted away from The Community Thrift Store in East Dundee last week after a recent fire. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
The Savers store in St. Charles. July 3, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
ST. CHARLES — Brooks Brothers khakis for $7.99. LP records for 99 cents. Golf clubs for under two bucks. All just slightly used. Two human inclinations that on the surface seem almost like opposites — the self-sacrificing “green” desire to make something useful beyond its … Read More
