Gem PR & Media

01/08/2026

We've had so much fun working with the folks at Visit Santa Monica to help raise awareness of this historic event!

https://www.smdp.com/route-66-celebrations-begin-with-road-trip-from-the-pier/

Route 66 centennial celebrations began at Santa Monica Pier with a vintage car caravan departing for a cross-country journey to Chicago and Detroit's Auto Show.

01/08/2026

We love working with Tara and the team at THE PRAIRIE LAND BUZZ magazine and we love that they collaborate with other news organizations to get the message out about the great work our clients are doing!!

https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/storyteller-studios-launches-storyteller-small-batch-to-bring-emmywinning-video-productions-to-local-small-businesses-89614.cfm

Storyteller Studios
Cured Catering

Storyteller Studios introduces Storyteller Small Batch, bringing Emmy-winning video storytelling to small businesses in Springfield, Illinois.

10/18/2025

🛑 STOP THE PRESS!🛑

We are working with an Illinois magazine to tell the story of our amazing vendors ahead of our 5th annual Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday - November 29 in the Expo Building at the IL State Fairgrounds and we want to include comments from our vendors in the article!

If you’ve been a vendor at the IL Holiday Market either comment below about your experience (you’ll need to provide at least one or two sentences), DM us, or comment in our members-only Facebook group!

You can also email [email protected] ❤️

01/18/2025

Always love working with Jamie Patarozzi!!

“Illinois Local has played a huge part in helping us meet other small business owners. Through networking we have planned events that have benefited our business and created new friendships with likeminded entrepreneurs throughout the state!” - Jamie Patarozzi, owner, True Colors Floral.

If you’re interested in joining Illinois Local email [email protected] or visit illinoislocal.org

Or check us out at our first networking event of 2025 on Thursday, January 30 from 9 am Balance Yoga in Springfield. Nonmembers welcome!

01/16/2025

The countdown is on for the Illinois Local 2025 Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday - November 29!

You can register here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events #!event/2025/11/29/illinois-local-small-business-saturday-holiday-market-2025

01/16/2025

We are so thankful for Kate Spencer Photography!!

“Illinois Local is an amazing membership. It has been a great tool for me to meet and network with other businesses, big and small, and to create and nurture working relationships at the annual conference & awards, photoshoots, and monthly networking events.” - Kate Spencer of Kate Spencer Photography.

If you’re interested in joining the Illinois Local membership, visit illinoislocal.org or email [email protected] for more information.

Mark your calendars! The annual conference & awards is on Monday, September 8 from 9am to 12pm at The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance in Springfield.

01/02/2025

We are proud to work with the OneChiropractic team - and have loved building a relationship with Gloria and her colleagues at Chiropractic Economics.

This interview with Bharon Hoag of OneChiropractic explores his vision to serve DCs and ensure patient access to essential chiropractic care.

12/02/2024

Springfield Youth Performance Group is an organization close to our hearts!! 🩰❤️🎄

Our deepest gratitude to our incredible Audition Sponsor, Illinois Local!

We are so grateful for your dedication to supporting, growing, and celebrating independent businesses in Illinois!

11/16/2024

TWO WEEKS TODAY!

Don't miss the 4th annual Illinois Local Small Business Saturday Holiday Market 2024 from 9am to 4pm in the Expo building at the IL State Fairgrounds in Springfield!

There will be more than 70 vendors from across Illinois, performances by Springfield Youth Performance Group, Dayna's Dance Revolution, Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra, SANTA, Bluey & Bingo, a golf simulator, Photo Booth, cocktails from Just The Basics Mobile Bar, hot food from Bloom Hospitality & Catering, smoothies from Genius Mango Smoothie, coffee from Arrowroot Coffee and SO MUCH MORE!

Entry is $5. 12 and under FREE.

There are just a few vendor spots remaining for Illinois businesses or causes interested in participating. Vendors aged 13 to 18 participate for free! Email [email protected] for more information.

Thanks to Illinois for helping us spread the word!

Gemma Long is co-founder of Illinois Local and Charlotte McCurdy is a senior dancer with Springfield Youth Performance Group. They spoke to Community Voices about the Illinois Local Holiday Market, vendors and performers that will be featured, and the significance of Small Business Saturday in our c...