A lot of amazing and innovative products are made in Illinois, but what is the coolest thing? The first round of voting is now open for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s inaugural Makers Madness contest, a bracket-style tournament in which voters will decide what product is the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. The competition is designed to highlight the many different products made in Illinois, including everything from food products and military flashlights to automobiles and components for the aerospace industry.

This initial round of voting will determine the Top 16 products from the more than 250 unique products that were nominated from across the state.

Cast your vote: https://makersmadnessil.com/cast-your-vote/ or at https://newtonbroomcom

You may vote up to 5 times per day and your votes may be allocated as you choose. For example, you could vote five times for the same product, or spread your votes around multiple products.

Voting will be open from Noon on Wednesday, February 26 through 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 8.

Nominated from Newton Broom and Brush Company, Newton, IL

The “Original” Kitchenette™

In 1936 the Joseph Lay Company of Portland, Indiana began the manufacturing the Kitchenette™ and soon after patented the trademark. In 1948 Kenny Quinn of Quinn Broom Works began manufacturing the Kitchenette™ and acquired all rights for the trademark. Although The Quinn Broom Works is no longer operating the Kitchenette™ has survived. Newton Broom & Brush Co purchased the Kitchenette™ broom and Trademark and are now manufacturing the same light weight 100% broom corn broom.

The Kitchenette™ has been shipped to over 5000 customers. The “Kitchenette”™ has been purchased by individuals for personal use and gifts as well as groups and clubs for fund raising. To accommodate Kitchenette™ customers, we are now offering the same original quality made broom.