A local company is among 29 statewide receiving $1.3 million in funding through the state's Made in Illinois grant program, State Senator Steve Stadelman confirmed today. Imperial Punch, which employs 27 workers on Rockford's southeast side, will benefit from the matching grants of up to $50,000 for small and mid-size manufacturers. "Made in Illinois is a program designed to drive innovation and growth in Illinois' critical manufacturing sector," State Senator Steve Stadelman said. "Illinoi...
