Public invited to vote for ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’ in Makers Madness
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association has launched the 2026 Makers Madness competition, inviting the public to vote for “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” from March 10 to April 15.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents in Illinois can vote for the "coolest thing made in the state" as part of the 2025 Makers Madness contest. The sixth annual “Makers Madness” contest will determine the favorite product manufactured in Illinois. Qualifying products must be made in Illinois, even if the manufacturer’s…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Manufacturers' Association is taking nominations for the coolest thing made in the state. The sixth annual "Makers Madness" contest will determine the favorite product manufactured in Illinois. Nominations are open until March 2nd, and then the top 16 products will be put up for…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn Bourbon, made in northern Illinois, has advanced to the final 8 "coolest products made in Illinois" in the state's 2025 "Maker's Madness" contest. The bourbon is made by Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., in DeKalb. “Makers Madness is a celebration of the incredible…