From the February 12, 2022, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, Illinois) "Ill. tourism director explores Starved Rock region" by Ryan Searl.
Illinois Office of Tourism Director Karla Flannery and a group toured the area the past Wednesday and Thursday to get a feel for what was available.
It started with a trip to the Heritage Corridor's brand new Starved Rock Country Welcome Center and Illinois Made Gift Shoppe at 248 Canal Street in downtown Utica. It is open daily (except Tuesdays from January to March) and carries a curated selection of items as well as numerous artisan products.
The Illinois Office of Tourism has honored over 175 small businesses throughout the state in its Illinois Made list. These designated artisans, crafts people and small-batch manufacturers provide truly one-of-a-kind experiences and high-quality, locally made goods from throughout the state.
The Starved Rock Country region is home to six Illinois Made makers, four of which were featured on the tour.
--RoadDog
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