Prop shops and TV lighting shops locally for some reason are not much internet it seems. Lots of both, but not much advertised.
Here is what I have found in the past locally:
American Science & Surplus 5316 N. Milwaukee Chicago (773)763-0313 (
Props & Electronic Equipment)
http://www.sciplus.com
Propabilities, Inc. 1517 N. Elston Chicago (773)278-2384 (
Props &
Stage Dec.)
Prop Mart 2343 W. St. Paul Ave. Chicago (773)772-7775 (
Props &
Stage Dec.)
The Prop
House 1675 N. Elston Chicago (773) 486-2086 (
Props &
Stage Dec.)
Prop Service 1647 W. Fulton Chicago (312)829-6711 (
Props &
Stage Dec.)
Salvage One (Antiques/
Props) 1840 W. Hubbard, Chicago (312)733-0098
http://www.salvageone.com
School and
Play 2822 N. Sheffield Chicago (773)929-3932 (
Props &
Stage Dec.)
Superior Studio Specialties 2700 W. Grand Chicago (773)489-0200 (
Props &
Stage Dec.)
http://www.superiorstudio.com/framesetchicago.html
Zap Antiques and
Props 3065 N.Rockwell Chicago (773) 583-0505 (
Props &
Stage Dec.)
This in addition to what is that much like Salvage One, Kohlar's Trading Post out in Lombard that you can also rent from. Or perhaps contacting the Mayor's Office of Special Events for a City Seal.
Hey Len, contact me next week, we should exchange weblink/
call sheets given local and having the same needs at times.