Once upon a time in the vibrant state of Illinois, known for its magnificent skyscrapers, hot dogs sans ketchup, and the legendary Chicago Bulls, lived a gang of pint-sized creators. They were the "Glassy Giggly Guild," a unique group of kids who were masters of glasswork. The kids hailing from neighborhoods as bustling as Chicago's Magnificent Mile to as tranquil as Springfield's suburbs, were united by their love for crafting wonders from glass. They had a magical pet, "Glassy the Unicorn," who would sneeze out glittering glass nuggets every time he ate a hot dog, which was pretty much every day. Yes, hot dogs were his favorite, but no ketchup, please! With Glassy's endless supply of glass nuggets, the kids created beautiful artifacts. Glittering glass flowers that never wilted, colorful glass wind chimes that played the sweetest melodies, and twinkling glass stars that outshone the real ones. Their creations were as full of life and diversity as Illinois itself. The youngest of the gang was a seven-year-old named Billy, also known as "Billy the Glass Guru". He was as cheeky as he was creative. One time, he made a glass replica of the Leaning Tower of Niles. It leaned so much that everyone thought it would fall. But guess what? It didn't! It just wobbled a little whenever Glassy sneezed near it. Through their glass work, the Glassy Giggly Guild and their sparkling companion taught everyone in Illinois about teamwork, creativity, and the sheer joy of creating something beautiful. But most importantly, they taught everyone that even the simplest things, like Glassy’s nuggets or Illinois' love for hot dogs, can lead to extraordinary adventures and endless fun!
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As an Art influencer and an Art leader, Sue's footprint expands outside of Regis Glass Art. The Art Movement Inc, founded in 2017 is Sue Regis' first non-profit endeavor igniting the Arts in Joliet and initiating a cultural renaissance. In addition, Sue Regis also serves as a Commissioner on Joliet's newly coordinated City Arts Commission. Sue is a dynamic Artist and a pivotal leader throughout all of her success. started working with glass when she was 17 years old. She is the sole proprietor of Regis Glass Art since 2005 located in the heart of a booming downtown Joliet, Illinois.