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Mar 05

[ARCHIVED] Cast Your Vote For Products Made In Geneva

The original item was published from March 5, 2025 3:37 PM to January 1, 2026 12:05 AM

Voting is open for the sixth annual contest celebrating the manufacturing sector, Makers Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Three Geneva businesses are competing and would love to have your votes.

Makers Madness is an Illinois Manufacturing online contest highlighting local manufacturers and the fantastic products that are made right here in Illinois.

Geneva products featured in the 2025 contest include:

Joseph Renard String Instruments

Handmade violins, violas and cellos are crafted in Geneva. These instruments are the first made in Illinois in more than 100 years.

Manufacturer

StringWorks, 327 Franklin St.

Gushers

A soft, chewy gem that contains tangy-sweet juice to deliver an electrifying fruity flavor.

Manufacturer

General Mills, 2089 Pillsbury Drive

Envelopes

A longtime means of communication that is sustainable and recycable.

Manufacturer

Continental Envelope, 1700 Averill Road

There are several rounds of online voting, which will narrow down the field to the top four products made in Illinois. People are allowed to vote five times per day per device. The overall champion - and the title of the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois - will be named on Wednesday, April 9 at a special ceremony in Springfield.

Good luck to all our Geneva businesses!

Tag(s): StringWorks, Shop Dine Expereince Geneva Blog, Makers Madness, General Mills