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The Illinois Office of Tourism’s “Illinois Made” list features some of the State’s most exciting artisans, including five awardwinning makers found right here in Starved Rock Country! This program inspires locals and visitors alike to discover hidden gems, like decorative art glass makers, small batch micro-distillers, farm-to-foam craft brewers and much more! Join us as we take a tour of these can’t miss regional artisans.

 ILLINOIS SPARKLING CO. 106 Mill St, Utica www.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 winemakers to show the variety and strengths of the ISC line. Proudly made with locallygrown grapes and served at the Illinois Sparkling Co. and August Hill Winery tasting room in downtown Utica, these three wines are some of the finest examples of ‘Illinois Made’ products.  STAR UNION SPIRITS 300 Fifth St., Suite 135, Peru www.StarUnionSpirits.com A new addition to the Illinois Made list in 2020, this small-batch micro-distillery 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 vodka. 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 LaSalle St., Ottawa www.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 K’s Secret Garden 215 E. Main St., Streator www.FineFieldPottery.com Fine Field Pottery, located in the heart of the historic brick-making town of Streator, specializes 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 Esty page; the products are shipped nationwide directly from the heart of Starved Rock Country!

 STARVED ROCK HOT

GLASS

700 W. Main St., Ottawa www.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 tapestry, 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.

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