For almost 100 years, rummage sales remain treasured rituals in Chicago’s North Shore suburbs and surrounding communities. NSCR isn't an ALL-inclusive list of annual sales, but the closed group definitely includes the oldest, largest high-quality sales. Member 501(c)(3) nonprofits stage sales that recycle usable items to raise significant funds for diverse outreach agencies or programs.Unsold sale items are donated to groups that help the less-advantaged.