Illinois Local

🌟 Member Spotlight: Collected 🌟

If you love unique home décor, vintage finds, and beautifully curated spaces, then Collected in Carlinville should be on your must-visit list.

Founded by Marcy Welsh, Collected offers a mix of vintage and modern décor, local goods, architectural salvage, textiles, furniture, candles, and baskets.

Marcy launched Collected from her passion for home styling and finding treasures that aren't typically found in big-box stores.

Her mission is simple: help people create warm, welcoming spaces that tell a story.

Supporting Collected means supporting a local entrepreneur who is passionate about bringing creativity, beauty, and personality into homes across the country.

Thank you Marcy for all you do to support local businesses in Carlinville and beyond!

Photo by 1221 Photography

✨Congratulations to the dancers, staff, and volunteers of Springfield Youth Performance Group on the success of The Royal Garden! 🌷👏

If you're looking for summer activities, SYPG offers an extensive selection of half-day camps and classes for a wide range of ages and experience levels. It's a great opportunity for young performers to build skills, confidence, and creativity in a fun and supportive environment.

The registration link is in the comments!

🌟Join us for our June networking event next Thursday!

Illinois Local networking events provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate and support our communities!

‼️But don't just take our word for it.

"One of the most challenging things about being in business for yourself is that it often feels like you are all by yourself." - Kevin Lust, Director of the Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois

"Illinois Local gives the small business owner the opportunity to connect with others who can relate to their situation and that connection often is deeply needed-and greatly appreciated.

"The good news is that those business connections often turn into more business as members of a group like Illinois Local usually turn to their fellow members first for their own buying needs."

📅Date: June 11
⏱️Time: 9am to 10am
📍Location: CLP Insurance Solutions, LLC
☕️🍩 Coffee, juice and donuts will be provided.

All Illinois Local networking events are open to members and nonmembers, and are free.

🩰Have you booked your tickets for tomorrow's production of The Royal Garden by Springfield Youth Performance Group at The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance! 🌟

✨The incredible SYPG 2026 summer campers can’t wait to show you the dances they’ve been working on! 🌞

📆Don’t miss their performances at 2pm and 4pm tomorrow (Saturday, June 6)

Link to tickets in COMMENTS.