125+ members · Independent & Illinois-owned

Illinois Local Member Directory

Find independent, locally owned businesses across Illinois. Every member is headquartered in Illinois and owned by a fellow Illinoisan, from Springfield and Central Illinois to Chicago, Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Jacksonville, and the Metro East.

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Choosing your local businesses reinvests in Illinois schools, neighborhoods, and shared prosperity. Search by name, product, service, or keyword, or use Search by location to find members near you.

Illinois Local Member Directory

Discover Illinois: Support Independent, Locally-Owned Businesses

Welcome to the Illinois Local Member Directory, the definitive guide to the state’s most vibrant independent businesses. Every member listed here is headquartered in Illinois and owned by a fellow Illinoisan. By choosing to shop, hire, and partner with these businesses, you are directly reinvesting in our local schools, neighborhoods, and shared prosperity.

Our directory is driven by unique member-selected keywords, ensuring you find the most specialized local experts in the Land of Lincoln.

Connecting you with trusted, independent local experts, retail boutiques, and professional services across Springfield, Chicago, Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Jacksonville, and the greater Illinois region.

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Find independent businesses by type

The Illinois Local Member Directory lists the independently owned businesses in our 125+ member network, most in Springfield and Central Illinois, with members in the Chicago area, the Metro East, and towns across the state. Members include:

  • Food and drink: bakeries, coffee, catering, mobile bars, smoothies, a winery, and restaurants

  • Shopping and gifts: boutiques, a toy shop, bridal, boots and shoes, candles, home goods, and handmade art

  • Health and wellness: chiropractors, medical aesthetics, Pilates, yoga, counseling, and med spas

  • Home services: remodeling, landscaping, tree service, flooring, roofing, garage doors, drain cleaning, and house cleaning

  • Insurance and real estate: independent insurance agencies and local real estate agents

  • Photography, media, and marketing: photographers, video production, PR, and publishing

  • Events and entertainment: balloons, marquee letter rentals, event venues, dance, and youth performing arts

  • Community organizations: nonprofits, Route 66 organizations, and small business resources

Get your business listed

A directory listing is included with every Illinois Local membership. If your business is headquartered in Illinois and independently owned by an Illinois resident, you can join today. See membership pricing →

Member Directory FAQs

What is the Illinois Local Member Directory?

It is a free, searchable directory of the independent businesses that belong to Illinois Local, a network of 125+ members. Every listing is headquartered in Illinois and owned by an Illinois resident.

Who is listed in the directory?

Only Illinois Local members: independently owned Illinois businesses and local organizations. Franchises and MLM businesses are not eligible. Most members are in Springfield and Central Illinois, with members in the Chicago area, the Metro East, and towns across the state.

How do I search the directory?

Type a business name, product, service, or keyword into Search, or use Search by location to find members near a specific Illinois town. Select any listing to see its description, contact information, website, and social links.

How do I get my business listed?

Join Illinois Local. A Member Directory listing is included with every membership, which starts at $235 a year. Members manage their own listing, including their logo, description, keywords, and contact links.

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Find independent businesses by type

The Illinois Local Member Directory lists the independently owned businesses in our 125+ member network, most in Springfield and Central Illinois, with members in the Chicago area, the Metro East, and towns across the state. Members include:

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Member Directory FAQs

What is the Illinois Local Member Directory?

It is a free, searchable directory of the independent businesses that belong to Illinois Local, a network of 125+ members. Every listing is headquartered in Illinois and owned by an Illinois resident.

Who is listed in the directory?

Only Illinois Local members: independently owned Illinois businesses and local organizations. Franchises and MLM businesses are not eligible. Most members are in Springfield and Central Illinois, with members in the Chicago area, the Metro East, and towns across the state.

How do I search the directory?

Type a business name, product, service, or keyword into Search, or use Search by location to find members near a specific Illinois town. Select any listing to see its description, contact information, website, and social links.

How do I get my business listed?

Join Illinois Local. A Member Directory listing is included with every membership, which starts at $235 a year. Members manage their own listing, including their logo, description, keywords, and contact links.

Get your business listed

Choose local. Be found locally.

A directory listing is included with every Illinois Local membership. If your business is headquartered in Illinois and independently owned by an Illinois resident, you can join today.

  • Your logo, description, and keywords
  • Website, phone, map, and social links
  • Memberships from $235 a year
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