PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Five local businesses were recognized at Mt. Hawley Country Club this morning as “Illinois Made Makers”. The businesses recognized were Ardor Breads and Provisions, JK Williams Distilling, Black Band Distillery, Yeni’s Palarte and Triple Dipple. The award recognizes small businesses in the state of Illinois for innovation and passion for their […]
PEORIA, Ill. - Four Peoria-area businesses have been recognized by the state for keeping it local and homemade. The Illinois Makers program honors bus.
PEORIA, Ill. - Four Peoria-area businesses have been recognized by the state for keeping it local and homemade. The Illinois Makers program honors bus.
PEORIA, Ill. - Four Peoria-area businesses have been recognized by the state for keeping it local and homemade. The Illinois Makers program honors bus.
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PEORIA, Ill. When Black Band Distillery opened in Peoria’s Warehouse District in 2020, owner Chris Ober didn’t expect a pandemic to hit.
When COVID-19 did hit, Ober started producing hand sanitizer since it was so hard to find at the beginning stages of the pandemic.
“We knew there was a great need to do so,” said Ober. “Through a lot of diligent work, we found the supplies needed to produce [hand sanitizer].
“We produced several thousand gallons.”
Since the distillery was not able to be open due to mitigations, Ober said they could help and be of service to the community.