SPRINGFIELD – The field of contenders for this year’s title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and presented by Comcast Business
Two of the eight contenders are right here in southern Illinois.
The Drug Terminator by Elastec in Carmi and 17th Street Barbecue Sauces made by 17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro are among the eight left in the competition.
Voting for this round is now open and will take place at makersmadnessil.com through 11:59 p.m. on March 19. This round will determine the Top 4 with the final round of voting March 21-26. The winners of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois will be announced March 29