BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) – Four stateline bars are moving on in a statewide online competition after thousands of votes pushed local businesses into the next round of voting.
The bracket-style competition, organized by Dive Bar Road Trip, started with 205 nominated bars across Illinois. Founder Chris Whillock says 6,301 votes came in during the opening round, narrowing the competition down to only 32.
Whillock says the competition helps mom and pop shops thrive…