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Sprinkle & Spoon in Galesburg serves up delicious, allergy-friendly frozen treats that never compromise on flavor. Co-owner Lora Barajas, one of the estimated 16.5 million Americans with a milk allergy, opened the shop with her siblings in 2021. Made from scratch and free of dairy, nuts, gluten, and eggs, every scoop delivers rich flavor. Whether you have allergies or simply love a great dessert, Sprinkle & Spoon is the perfect place to indulge.

Retail generates $7.3 billion in income and sales tax revenue each year in Illinois. These funds support public safety, infrastructure, education, and other important programs we all rely on every day. In fact, retail is the second largest revenue generator for the State of Illinois and the largest revenue generator for local governments.

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