Peoria-area businesses honored for making Illinois ‘an incredible destination’

Multiple Peoria-area businesses were recently inducted into the Illinois Made program.

Gov. JB Pritzker, elected officials and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity met at Koval Distillery in Chicago to announce the inductees.

“In every corner of our state, people from all walks of life are creating delicious food and sharing expert craftmanship,” Pritzker said. “Illinois is sending out the message loud and clear that our state is open for business, and it's the perfect place for businesses big and small to call home.”

According to a news release, the Illinois Office of Tourism works to find “businesses that exemplify the authentic experiences and innovative products that make Illinois an incredible destination to explore for residents and visitors alike.”

The Illinois Made program began in 2016 and has inducted 276 businesses total. This year's class − which includes 48 businesses from across Illinois − is the largest in the program's history.

These are the Peoria-area businesses which were inducted this year.

Bear's Bites

Find out more about Bear's Bites at https://bearsbites.net/.

[CxT] Roasting Company

Locations: 6035 N. Knoxville Ave., Ste. 101 and 309 Main St., Ste. B, Peoria

Website: https://www.cxt.coffee/

Four30 Scones

Address: 528 S. Main St., Morton Website: https:// www.four30scones.com/

George's Shoeshine & Hatters

In this 2016 file photo, Trenton Yordy works with the young turkeys at Yordy's Turkey Farm near Morton.

Address: 101 SW Adams St., Peoria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoeshineGeorge/

Voilà Macarons

Address: 7316 N. University St., Peoria

Website: https://voila-macarons.com/

Yordy Turkey Farm

Address: 2000 S. Main St., Morton Website: https://www.yordyturkey.com/

MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR George Manias rubs shoe polish on Judge Mike McCuskey's shoes during a visit Thursday to George's shop in Downtown Peoria.