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Endless Possibilities
We make a lot of amazing products here in Illinois, but which one is the coolest? Maybe it’s your favorite potato chips, pizza, or candy? Farming equipment, construction machines, or passenger vehicles? NFL football helmets or MLB bats? Iconic red kettles or American flags? The possibilities are endless. Take a few moments and nominate your favorite product made in Illinois. Soon, voting we’ll begin, and we’ll narrow the list to the top sixteen, then eight, then four, and finally crown a champion on March 24.
The 2020 Winner
Caterpillar 797F Mining Truck
The IMA’s 2020 Makers Madness contest showcased amazing and innovative products made in Illinois. More than 260 unique products were nominated and nearly 300,000 votes were cast over the last several weeks. The IMA salutes every product nominated along with the 592,000 women and men working on factory floors today.
88,691
Average Wage & Benefits
12
Share of Illinois GSP
555
Illinois Manufacturing Jobs
304
Annual Economic Output