Two Peoria-area businesses were inducted into the Illinois Made program , joining a group of small businesses who reflect the state's craftsmanship and culture. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Office of Tourism on Tuesday announced the 20 businesses that make up the class of "Illinois Made Makers," ranging from lavender fields in Edwardsville, to handcrafted string instruments in Geneva, to a Mexican cafe in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. “Small businesses are the heartbeat of Illinois’ economy," said DCEO director Kristin Richards, "and the Illinois Made program supports the local artisans who help define our state’s unique character."
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