Yorkville, IL – Kendall County’s Economic Development and Administration Committee (Dan

Koukol, Committee Chairman) is proud to award the 2026 Made in Kendall designation to the

following local businesses:

– Consumer Product: Leafy Greens & Crunch Kit Salads, BrightFarms (Yorkville)

As a leader in indoor farming, BrightFarms is built on the belief that fresh produce should

be better for people and better for the planet. Greens are grown responsibly without the

use of pesticides and with less land and water on a per-yield basis than traditional field-

grown agriculture. By growing closer to where people live, BrightFarms greens reach

store shelves in as little as 24 hours, giving communities access to reliably fresh produce

while reducing transportation time, so greens stay fresh for longer.

– Industrial Product: Expressions Canvases, Aurora Specialty Textiles (Yorkville)

Aurora Specialty Textiles is a global leader in the coating and finishing of woven,

nonwoven, and knit fabrics, backed by more than 140 years of innovation. They serve a

diverse range of markets, including wide-format digitally printable textiles, pressure-

sensitive tapes, power transmission belts, military applications, and other industrial fabric

solutions. Aurora Specialty Textiles’ popular Expressions Canvases deliver high quality

canvases for wide format digital printing, delivering outstanding image quality and eye-

catching graphics for residential, commercial, and event settings.

In 2015, the company invested in a state-of-the-art, wide-width coating and finishing line

and relocated to a new facility in Yorkville, Illinois—significantly expanding its capacity

to serve customers.

– Community Maker: Corruption Wine, Fox Valley Winery (Oswego)

Fox Valley Winery has been a tourism staple in Kendall County for generations.

Members of the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oswego Downtown

Association, the winery regularly participates in local events and are active members of

1the community. Recognized as an Illinois Made Business by the Illinois Department of

Tourism, Fox Valley Winery proudly produces Corruption—its most popular red wine—

crafted entirely in Illinois and made right here in Kendall County.

The Made in Kendall recognition program promotes local manufacturing while celebrating the

manufacturers and makers who drive Kendall County’s economy. The program showcases

locally made products that exemplify exceptional quality, reinforcing the county’s strong

commitment to supporting manufacturing, and fostering continued industry growth.

The awardees were formally honored at the February 17, 2026 Kendall County Board meeting.

The Made in Kendall program is made possible by sponsors Nicor Gas and Waubonsee Community College.