Illinois Local

09/13/2025

Congratulations Lucy Schmadeke, founder of Be Like Emma - Dress Resale for receiving the 2025 Illinois Local Community Hero Award!

Kindly sponsored by Bailey Family Insurance.

You are an inspiration to so many people. Keep doing great things Lucy!

09/12/2025

Congratulations to Little Lincoln's Toy Shop on receiving this year’s Best Use of Social Media award!

Kindly sponsored by Bailey Family Insurance ❤️

Ryan, Emily & the team have attracted shoppers from across Illinois and neighboring states to Springfield because of their passion for what they do and pride for their community.

We can’t wait to continue to watch you grow!

09/11/2025

A huge congratulations to Cured Catering for receiving the Illinois Local Business of the Year Award 2025!

We are proud to have you in our membership and thank you for your contributions to Illinois communities!

09/10/2025

Thanks for supporting our members with your coverage Springfield Herald News! We appreciate you!

Read the article about our amazing Illinois community and this year’s award recipients! https://springfieldherald.news/four-illinois-local-members-receive-awards-at-annual-conference-p28585-103.htm

We love helping our members gain media coverage and brand exposure to help their businesses and causes grow!

Thanks to our sponsors Bailey Family Insurance!

News for Springfield and Sangamon County

09/09/2025

Our speakers & panelists walked away with gifts from The Teal Owl, Smart Owl Coffee, Bailey Family Insurance, and Living Well Chiropractic, yesterday.

Our members create and provide so many amazing products and services for their communities! There’s so much talent in Illinois Local.

We are so thankful for all of our members! Yesterday’s conference & awards was truly an example of supporting, growing, and celebrating together!!

09/08/2025

Congratulations to this year’s Illinois Local award recipients!

Find out who was awarded Business of the Year, Best Use of Social Media, Ambassador, and Community Hero, here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/news/four-illinois-local-members-receive-awards-at-annual-conference

Thanks to Bailey Family Insurance for sponsoring, Bloom Hospitality & Catering for the delicious coffee, The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance for hosting, Ceramics Made by Rosie for the beautiful awards, and Kate Spencer Photography for taking photos - we’ll share them with you soon!

Thanks to our speakers & panel! of Sangamon Tree Service, Noah Schlosser Media, Bailey Family Insurance, Dan Deweese Painting & Wood Finishing, West of Wise Winery and Little Lincoln's Toy Shop!

We are so thankful for all our members!! ❤️

09/08/2025

It’s Conference & Awards day!!!

We can’t wait to see everyone!!

The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance

09/06/2025

Chad of Sangamon Tree Service will be speaking at the IL conference & awards on Monday. Join us and hear his growth story!

Visit illinoislocal.org for more info.

🌳 We’re Hiring – CDL Driver ($25/hr - $30/hr🚛

Sangamon Tree Service is looking for a Class A or B CDL Driver to join our team!

✅ Full-time position, year-round work
✅ Local work — home every night
✅ On-the-job training with opportunities to grow
✅ Competitive pay (based on experience)
✅ Work with a hardworking, friendly, and safety focused crew
✅ Commission for all referrals
✅ Performance bonuses
✅ Annual boot allowance

What You’ll Do:
-Safely operate trucks and equipment to and from job sites
-Assist with loading/unloading logs, brush, and equipment
-Be part of the team during job site operations

What We’re Looking For:
-Valid CDL (Class A or B)
-Clean driving record
-Strong work ethic and reliability
-Willingness to work outdoors with the crew when needed

If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and want to work with a company that values its people, we’d love to talk with you!

📞 Call/Text 217-414-5730

📧 Email us at [email protected] or send us a message right here on Facebook to apply!

09/04/2025

👀Sneak Peek of the 2025 Illinois Local Awards by Ceramics Made by Rosie!👀

Join us on Monday, September 8 when we will be celebrating our members and announcing the four recipients of this year’s awards, kindly sponsored by Bailey Family Insurance.

Everyone is welcome!

Full details and registration available at: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events #!event/2025/9/8/illinois-local-conference-awards

09/03/2025

‼️Don’t miss out‼️

Register now and join us for the fifth annual Illinois Local Conference & Awards on September 8!

9 am to 12 pm at The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance of Music & Dance.

Mark and Christine Bailey of Bailey Family Insurance will be speaking about how to use Google to help grow your business. They will be joined by Noah Schlosser of Noah Schlosser Media, who will discuss video and AI, and Chad Fowler of Sangamon Tree Service, who will share his growth story and provide insights on how to make those leads count.

Our panel consists of Ryan from Little Lincoln's Toy Shop, Bethany from West of Wise Winery, and Amy from Dan Deweese Painting and Wood Finishing. Each of our panelists brings a unique perspective from three distinct industries, all of which focus on customer service.

Through social media, a range of marketing and PR efforts, and networking, they have all successfully helped to build their brand. We’re excited to hear from them and look forward to hearing what you have to ask!

Everyone is welcome. The event is free to members. Non-members can register for $30.

This year’s awards are kindly sponsored by Bailey Family Insurance and created by Ceramics Made by Rosie. Coffee will be provided by Bloom Hospitality & Catering.

Register: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events #!event/2025/9/8/illinois-local-conference-awards