Made in Illinois: Shop Small Cusunesses

 SUE REGIS GLASS ART 32 W Clinton St, Joliet RegisGlassArt.com

A cornerstone of Joliet’s thriving arts scene, Sue Regis’ gallery and studio is your destination for beautiful, hand-made, pieces of glass. At this downtown location, you can purchase works made by Sue, or book your own hands-on class where you can craft your own beautiful piece of art glass. Additionally, Sue is also available for custom design commissions, repairs and appraisals.

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 HOLLINGWORTH CANDIES 926 N State St, Lockport HollingworthCandies.com Hollingworth Candies specializes in handcrafting melt-in-your-mouth toffees and chocolate candies. What started as Margaret Carlson’s home kitchen experiments in 1982 has grown into one of the State’s foremost artisan toffees and brittle makers. Since opening, Hollingworth Candies has been committed to using pure, natural ingredients and their original handmade toffee recipe. Over the years, their product offerings have expanded to include sea salt caramels, the ever-popular Chesters, caramel apples and other molded chocolates.

 ILLINOIS SPARKLING CO. 106 Mill St, Utica ISCBubbly.com Illinois Sparkling Co. is deeply committed to quality and authenticity. Their line of traditional method sparkling wines demand close attention to detail, unmatched by other winemaking methods. Each bottle is personally handled from beginning to end, a timeconsuming and labor-intensive process that yields impeccable results. Looking for an introduction in the ISC's line of locally crafted sparkling wines? Look no further than their Experience Flight Trio, three traditional method sparkling wines hand-selected by the

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Family-friendly landmark for poorboys, hand-ground burgers, steaks, chops, seafood, beer, wine & cocktails. 815-723-9371 604 Theodore St, Crest Hill, Illinois merichkas.com

We carry kites, disc golf, board games, card games, toys, gifts, Route 66 Souvenirs, and much more.

Be sure to stop in and visit us when you’re in the area!

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winemakers to show the variety and strengths of the ISC line. Proudly made with locally-grown grapes and served at the Illinois Sparkling Co. and August Hill Winery tasting room in downtown Utica.

 STAR UNION SPIRITS 300 Fifth St., Suite 135, Peru StarUnionSpirits.com

A new addition to the Illinois Made list in 2020, this small-batch microdistillery is producing exciting craft beverages inside Peru's historic Westclox building. Star Union Spirits' diverse portfolio of bottles includes apple, cherry and cabernet sauvignon brandies, grappas, rums, whiskies and vodkas. Try a cocktail at their tasting room or purchase bottles to go, these hand crafted spirits make excellent gifts for connoisseurs of locally made goods. For a sample of what can be made with their products, take a look at the Star Union Spirits Instagram.

 TANGLED ROOTS BREWING CO. 812 La Salle St., Ottawa TangledRootsBrewingCo.com Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a craft-made brewery located in historic downtown Ottawa, offering a locally grown farm-tofoam experience and a roster of delicious craft beers that perfectly compliment your trip to the Starved Rock area. At the Tangled Roots Tap Room, you'll find one-off experimental beers and limited-run collaborations with other Illinois brewers.

 FINE FIELD POTTERY Streator FineFieldPottery.com

Fine Field Pottery, located in the heart of the historic brick-making town of Streator, specializes

Specializing in English Toffee Since 1982

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Hollingworth Candies • 926 N State St • Lockport, IL 60441 www.hollingworthcandies.com • 800.807.2275 Just 12 miles west of Starved Rock

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The Oldest Antiochian Orthodox Church in Illinois

established 1918 Saint George Orthodox Church

211 E. Minnesota Street, Spring Valley Illinois 61362

Divine Liturgy Service Every Sunday at 10 am -orSchedule a private tour 815-664-4540

in functional and fun pieces of stoneware. This art is just as beautiful as it is practical, with a wide array of items ranging from plates and mugs to pin cushions and honey pots. Consider getting the baker in your life a gorgeously glazed pie plate or French butter keeper. Check out Finefield Pottery's Etsy page; the products are shipped nationwide directly from the heart of Starved Rock Country.

 STARVED ROCK HOT GLASS 700 W. Main St., Ottawa StarvedRockHotGlass.com

For a truly one-of-a-kind piece of art glass, pay a visit to Starved Rock Hot Glass, located in beautiful downtown Ottawa. Ottawa has a long and storied tradition of glassmaking, and for the last decade, artist Laura Johnson has been adding to the history, perfecting a line of signature hand-blown pieces. From her colorful and crowd pleasing glass flowers, to modernist mixed media pieces made from blown glass and reclaimed driftwood, Starved Rock Hot Glass is a must-visit Illinois Maker.

 BOGGIO’S ORCHARD AND

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12087 IL-71, Granville boggiosorchardandproduce.com This award-winning orchard, located is South-Western Starved Rock Country, is widely regarded as one of the top spots in Illinois to pick up farm fresh pumpkins, produce and apple cider donuts. You’ll also find a variety of fun family-friendly activities, like wagon rides, farmthemed play areas and a petting zoo. Boggio’s also hosts a variety of special events throughout the season, including a popular craft show that features 200+ artisans selling their creations.

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