These 6 Peoria-area businesses are honored for craftsmanship, innovation

Cassidy Waigand, Peoria Journal Star

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

Samantha Hutchison has turned her love for dogs into a successful dog food and treat business. Hutchison makes and sells her own line of healthy dog treats and dog food called Bear's Bites, inspired by Bear, her 6-year-old Dogue de Bourdeaux.
Samantha Hutchison has turned her love for dogs into a successful dog food and treat business. Hutchison makes and sells her own line of healthy dog treats and dog food called Bear's Bites, inspired by Bear, her 6-year-old Dogue de Bourdeaux.

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

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[CxT] Roasting Company

Customers find a comfortable and spacious working area at the CxT Roasting Company at Keller Station in Peoria.
Customers find a comfortable and spacious working area at the CxT Roasting Company at Keller Station in Peoria.

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

Address: 101 SW Adams St., Peoria

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ShoeshineGeorge/

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Voilà Macarons

A mocha flavored Macaron sits on a napkin at Voilà! Macarons. In the background is a tote bag designed specifically for the shop.
A mocha flavored Macaron sits on a napkin at Voilà! Macarons. In the background is a tote bag designed specifically for the shop.

Address: 7316 N. University St., Peoria

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

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Yordy Turkey Farm

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

Address: 2000 S. Main St., Morton

Website:https://www.yordyturkey.com/

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