SHOPPING ENTERTAINMENT
DINING JUST FOR FUN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Favorite Bakery Winner Second Place Third Place
Spring Valley Bakery Sullivans Myrtle’s Pie
Favorite Banquet Facility Winner Second Place Third Place
Ye Olde Underground Inn Rip’s Tavern Chapel Hill, Princeton, Illinois
Voted your #1 Hardware Store A BIG thank you to our loyal customers!
Debo
Dining
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Favorite Fast Food Service Winner Second Place
Culver’s, Princeton Wendy’s Princeton
Thanks to all our wonderful customers for voting us one of the best in Heating & Cooling!
Hardware
1713 4th St., Downtown Peru
(815) 223-0461
www.acehardware.com SM-LA2114871
Mon-Fri 7-5:30 • Sat 7-5 • Closed Sundays
404 W. Main St., McNabb, IL
815-882-2111 www.grassersplumbingheating.com SM-LA2112594
Dining
Favorite Place for a First Date
Favorite Place for a Steak
Favorite Place for Brunch
Favorite Place for a Milk Shake
Favorite Place for Breakfast
Favorite Place for Chicken
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Rip’s Tavern Cafe 129 Niel and Shorty’s
Sisler’s Tastee Freez Dairy Queen
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Prime Quarter Princeton Main Street Station Bar & Grill Verruchis
Cafe Grace Gold Mine Coffee Cup
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Cafe Grace Rip’s Tavern Big Apple Family Restaurant
Rips Park Tavern Indian Valley Inn
Retirement Living at its best!
THANK YOU for voting us #1 Favorite Senior Facility!
PLACE FOR
FRIED CHICKEN, FRENCH FRIES & FIRST DATES SM-LA2115290
Sheltered Care and Independent Living Call 815-872-2261 for more information or visit us at 508 Park Ave. East, Princeton, IL www.greenfieldhome.org
SM-LA2112592
not-for-profit provider
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Favorite Place for Coffee Winner Second Place Third Place
Bean Buzz Gold Mine Bean Box Espresso
Dining
Favorite Place for Dessert
Favorite Place for French Fries
Winner Second Place Third Place
Sislers Tastee Freez Myrtle’s
Winner Second Place Third Place
Rip’s Tavern Downtown Pub Ye Olde Underground Inn
Thank You for Making Us #1! Support Your Local Team with Team Spirit Gear!
#1 FAVORITE SPORTING GOOD STORE
815-663-1108
SM-LA2113038
123 E. St. Paul St., Spring Valley
T-Shirts Sweatshirts Blankets Facemasks Screen Printing Embroidery Corporate/ Custom Apparel Online Team & Fan Shops Available
Favorite Place for Hamburgers
Favorite Place for Pizza
Favorite Place for Ice Cream
Favorite Place for Seafood
Favorite Place for Lunch
Favorite Place for Tacos
Favorite Place for Margaritas
Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Place for Mexican Food
Favorite Salad Bar
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place
Downtown Pub Rip’s Tavern Loyal Order of Moose
Sisler’s Spring Valley Tastee Freez Dairy Queen
Cafe Grace Rip’s Tavern Alexander Park Tavern
Los Ranchitos Rip’s Tavern Barrell Society
Los Ranchitos Rip’s Tavern
Favorite Bar/Tavern Winner Second Place Third Place
Hollywood & Vine Rips Alexander Park Tavern
Dining Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Pizza Cellar Alfano’s Little Sicily Sam’s Pizza
Rip’s Tavern Verruchis Park Tavern
Rip’s Tavern Los Ramchitos Jack’s Tap
Alexander Park Tavern Rip’s Tavern Neil and Shorty’s
Prime Quarter Ye Olde Underground Inn Jo & Jo’s
Entertainment
Favorite Gambling Spot Winner Second Place Third Place
Hollywood & Vine Rip’s Tavern Becks West
Favorite Movie Theater Winner
Apollo
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Entertainment
Favorite Newspaper Columnist Winner Second Place
Kevin Hieronymus Tom Collins
Favorite Place for Darts or Pool Winner Second Place Third Place
Hollywood & Vine Black Rose Hawg House
Favorite Place to Bowl Winner Second Place Third Place
Ladd Lanes Pin Splitters Lanes! Illinois Valley Super Bowl
Favorite Place to Take Kids Winner Second Place Third Place
Apollo Theater Spring Creek Golf Course Pin Splitter Lanes
Barrels
Thank You for Your Trust! No. 1 Favorite Realty Group Executive Realty
Cigarettes - gaming
No. 1 Favorite Realtor Marty Fiocchi
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! “NO. 1 FAVORITE LIQUOR STORE”
815-664-2325 Marty Fiocchi Cell: 815-866-3280
Cell: 815-866-3280
Fax: 815-664-2269
103 East St. Paul Street • Spring Valley
Copies - Fax
Fannie mae Candies - greeting Cards - lotto
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Favorite Church and Where
Favorite Golf Course
Third Place
Favorite Local Politician
Winner Second Place
St. Louis Catholic Church St. George Orthodox Church Spring Valley Nativity of our Lord
Favorite Community Event Winner Second Place Third Place
DePue Boat Races Homestead Festival Princeton, IL Spring Valley Firemen’s event
Just For Fun
Winner Second Place
Winner
Second Place Third Place
Wyaton Hills Spring Creek Golf Course
Marty Fiocchi Hall Township Supervisor Mayor Melanie Malooley Thompson of Spring Valley Ray Mabry
Favorite Park Winner Second Place Third Place
Kennedy Park, Ladd, IL City- County Kirby Park
Favorite Pet Groomer Winner Second Place Third Place Service
Val Jensen Grooming Tails Bureau Valley Veterinary
Thank You for Allowing Us to Serve You!
Grill Your Own Tonight!
You’re invited to enjoy a unique dining experience at the Prime Quarter Steak House.
FAVORITE PLACE for STEAK FAVORITE SALAD BAR
A Favorite Financial Institution Our USDA Choice Steaks speak for themselves – and your votes tell us you also enjoy the friendly atmosphere and courteous service that is the focus of our management and staff. Thanks, Princeton ... YOU are the reason we love what we do every day! 250 Backbone Road (Minutes from I-80) 815-872-3500 • www.primequarter.com
Hennepin - Ladd SM-LA2113572
Monday: Call restaurant for hours Open Tuesday thru Friday for dinner 5 PM- 10PM Lounge opens at 4 PM Open Saturday for dinner 4 PM - 10 PM Open Sunday for dinner 4 PM - 9 PM Lounge opens at 3:30 PM
northcentralbank.com
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Favorite Place to Buy Lotto Tickets Winner
Second Place Third Place
Spring Valley Shell Gas Station Becks Valley News and Booze
Favorite Place to Camp Winner Second Place
Just For Fun
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Hickory Grove Campground Condit’s Ranch
Favorite Place to Exercise
Favorite Small Town
Favorite Senior Facility
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
Winner Second Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
BC Metro Center Limitless Body Sculpting Women’s Fitness Studio
Winner Second Place Third Place
Greenfield Retirement Home Ladd Senior Village Liberty Village
Thank You!
Winner
Second Place
Ladd Spring Valley Princeton
Bureau Valley Veterinary Services Ancare Veterinary Hospital
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 INSURANCE AGENCY, #1 FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT (DAVE YEPSEN) & #2 FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT (BRENT YEPSEN)
A Favorite Beauty Salon A Favorite Massage/Day Spa A Favorite Place for a Mani/Pedi
HAIR • SKIN & NAIL SERVICES SPRAY TANS • WAXING • FACIALS
BRENT YEPSEN
KAYLA KUNKEL
DAVE YEPSEN
CHARMAINE HANSEN
815.663.1010 • 215 W St. Paul St, Spring Valley, IL 61362
@Glambycarriejo
NO. 1 FAVORITE
CAR WASH THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! SPRING VALLEY WASH
510 W Dakota St, Spring Valley • (815) 663-1929
Yepsen Agency Comprehensive Insurance Services, Inc.
Call for your Free Quote
(815) 875-6079
717 S. Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 LIFE | HEALTH | AUTO | HOME | COMMERCIAL | FARM
Favorite Auctioneer Winner Second Place
Professional Services
Rediger Auction Service Tom Tumbleson
Favorite Auto Body Shop Winner Second Place Third Place
Princeton Chevy-GMC Spring Valley Auto Body Heartland Auto Body
Favorite Barbershop Winner Second Place Third Place
Jean Arthur Salon Peterson’s Barber Shop Franklin’s
Thank You for Your Support! From Our Staff, Thank You for Voting Us A
FAVORITE LAW FIRM
SM-LA2115592
102 EAST SAINT PAUL STREET, SPRING VALLEY (815) 323-4851 - www.jacobfrost.com
K Y N OU! A H T
NO. 1 FAVORITE TAX PREPARER
No. 1 Favorite Small Town No. 1 Favorite Park - Kennedy Park MELANIE MALOOLEY-THOMPSON, CPA 301 W Dakota St, Spring Valley
SM-LA2111223
(815) 224-2298
SM-LA2112420
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS Bureau County Republican / shawlocal.com/bureau-county-republican • Saturday, October 28, 2023
Favorite Beauty Salon Winner Second Place Third Place
Jean Arthur Salon Glam By Carrie Guys and Gals
Favorite Car/Truck Dealer Winner Second Place
Princeton Chevy-GMC Prescott Brothers Ford Lincoln of Princeton, Inc.
Favorite Car Wash
Spring valley car wash Precision Auto Wash Car Wash Brokers of IL LLC
Favorite Carpenter Winner Second Place Third Place
Sledgister Construction Tim Bott Northern IL Carpentry viani in ladd
Thank You for your trust in us.
Favorite Children’s Daycare Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Professional Services
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Sydney’s day care Zearing Child Enrichment Center Hannah Callison
Favorite Chiropractic Clinic Winner Second Place Third Place
Farrell Chiropractic Clinic Dr. Adler Thompson Chiropractic
THANK YOU!
No. 1 Favorite Bowling Alley
Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi ATTORNEYS AT LAW La Salle 815-223-6600
Spring Valley 815-664-2358
SM-LA2114635
SM-LA2115015
Thank You for Voting us A Favorite Gas Station & A Favorite Place for an Oil Change
HAPPY’S SUPER SERVICE
101 E. Dakota St. • Spring Valley • 815-663-8311 SM-LA2113667
LADD LANES
212 S Main St., Ladd • (815) 894-2712
Thank You for Voting Us No. 1 Favorite Eye Care Clinic
Accepting New Patients and Most Major Insurances 200 W DAKOTA ST., SPRING VALLEY (815) 663-8281 1802 N DIVISION ST., STE 205 MORRIS (815) 942-3042
Favorite Dental Clinic Winner Second Place Third Place
Dr. David V. Safranski, DMD Krabill Dr. Puhr, Princeton, IL
Favorite Dry Cleaners Winner Second Place
Cannon Cleaners Family Pride Cleaners
Favorite Electrician Winner Second Place Third Place
C & C Electric Inc Matthew Paul Chad Thrasher
Favorite Financial Institution Winner Second Place Third Place
Professional Services
Central Bank, Princeton North Central Bank Spring Valley City Bank
Favorite Financial Planner
Favorite Hotel
Second Place Third Place
Second Place
Winner
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Steve Lamis Cyr Financial KB Elliott Financial Advisors
Winner
Winner Kramer’s Honorable Mention Sullivan Door Company
Favorite Heating/Cooling Expert
Winner Town & Country Second Place Carl Ellberg Jr Plumbing & Heating Third Place Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Winner
Second Place
AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL Hampton Inn & Suites Peru
Favorite Insurance Agency
Favorite Garage Door Installer
Favorite Hospital
Winner
OSF Saint Clare Medical Center CGH Medical Center
Second Place Third Place
Dave Yepsen Insurance Princeton Dimond Bros. Insurance Princeton Branch Lorita Hellman, State Farm
Favorite Insurance Agent Winner Second Place Third Place
David Yepsen Brent Yepsen Eric Olds
Favorite Landscape Expert Winner Second Place Third Place
Dickenson lawn care Taylors way Hornbaker Gardens, Inc.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US #1 Favorite Place for Margaritas #1 Favorite Place for Mexican Food #2 Favorite Place for Tacos
1204 W Peru St, Princeton, IL (815) 875-1200
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Favorite Law Firm Winner Second Place Third Place
Favorite Tanning Salon Dr. Christopher Thomas Winner The Studio Blanford, MD Second Place Glow&Go mobile spray tan Second Place Dr. Michael Morrow Third Place Guys & Gals Third Place Grant M. Reed, DO OSF HealthCare - Medical Group Favorite Tax Preparer Winner Melanie Favorite Plumber Malooley-Thompson, CPA Winner Tracey Merkel Second Place Jay Baxter, CPA Second Place Matthew Paul Third Place Joe Birkey Third Place Town & Country Services Winner
Heather Bauer Glam By Carrie Stacy Sobottka
Favorite Pharmacy Winner Second Place Third Place
Fawcett’s Pharmacy Princeton Pharmacy Johnsons Pharmacy and gifts
Favorite Photographer Winner Second Place Third Place
Scott Mecum Kendra pool Elise Jillian Photography
Favorite Real Estate Agency Winner Second Place Third Place
Executive Realty Group Malooley Dahm Realty Landmark Realty
Favorite Realtor Winner Second Place Third Place
Marty Fiocchi Eric Johnston Ray Mabry
Thank you for voting us #1! M.R. Holmbeck, D.V.M. B.R. Sondgeroth, D.V.M.
Favorite Physician
Bernabei Balestri & Fiocchi Jacob J. Frost Attorney & Counselor at Law Angel, Isaacson & Tracy
Favorite Massage/Day Spa Winner Second Place Third Place
Professional Services
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A.M. Adams, D.V.M. K.A. Reed, D.V.M.
Favorite Wedding Venue Winner Second Place Third Place
Lake Harmon Hornbakers A Hundred Acres Orchard & Market
Most Respected Funeral Home Winner Second Place Third Place
Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home Barto Funeral Homes Ltd Norberg Funeral Home
Thank You For Voting Us #1 Favorite Restaurant & One Of The Best For Favorite Chicken, Favorite Seafood, Favorite Place For Lunch, & Favorite Bar/Tavern!
WE LOVE OUR CUSTOMERS!
BUREAU VALLEY VETERINARY SERVICE LTD. 820 Backbone Rd East • Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1621 (815) 875-5041 fx
815 W. Park Ave., Princeton | 815-872-9091 SM-PR2112596
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
Thank You
#1 Favorite Banquet Facility #2 Favorite Salad Bar & #3 Favorite French Fries!
for voting us your Favorite Place to Exercise!
d n u ergo
Ye Olde
Und
Inn
219 S. 6th St, Princeton, IL • 815-875-2782
Bureau County Metro Center
837 PARK AVE WEST PRINCETON, IL • 815-872-0840 SM-PR2114331
Shopping
Favorite Antique Shop Winner Second Place
J&S Antiques Tailholt trading post
Favorite Appliance Store Winner Second Place Third Place
John Wenger’s = Sheffield John’s Service and Sales, Inc. Sherman’s
Favorite Cell Phone Provider Winner Second Place Third Place
AT&T Store Xfinity Store by Comcast Verizon Authorized Retailer The Digital Store
Favorite Convenience Store Winner Second Place Third Place
Casey’s Spring Valley Mini-Mart BECKS EXPRESS MART
Favorite Eyeglass Store Winner Second Place
Blanco Kays Eyecare Jon E. Mccutchan, OD
Thank you for voting us your favorite chiropractic clinic!
FARRELL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Favorite Farm Equipment Dealer Winner Second Place Third Place
Diller-Rod, Inc. Ladd Farm Mart Prairie State Tractor
Favorite Flower Shop Winner Second Place Third Place
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Blooms on Elm Flowers by Julia Valley Flowers & Gifts
Pictured from left: Dr. Lori Schultz, Dr. Dennis Farrell, Dr. Jarred Farrell
682 E. Peru St., Princeton 815-875-4408
Thank you for voting us one of the best!
Thank you for voting us #1 Favorite Flower Shop!
14 Elm Place • Princeton, IL 61356
815-915-8537
Unique fresh cut arrangements, plants, and gifts with delivery available
SM-PR2115507
Lorita Hellman Adam Hellman “Jake” 324 N Main St. State Farm Princeton, IL 61356 Bloomington, IL Bus: 815-875-2393 2001732 www.lhellman.com
Tara Abell
Kristy Wray
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Shopping
Favorite Furniture Store
Favorite Greeting Cards Store
Favorite Lumber Company
Favorite Garden Supplies Store
Favorite Grocery Store
Favorite Men’s Clothing Store
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Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place
Sherman’s Meyers Furniture & Flooring Good’s Furniture
Seatonville Greenhouses Neighborhood Ace
Favorite Gas Station Winner Second Place Third Place
Sullivan’s Foods Happy’s Super Service Convenience Store BECKS EXPRESS MART
Favorite Gift Store Winner Second Place Third Place
Old Glory Flowers by Julia Princeton Beetz Me
Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
Hallmark Dollar Tree Dollar General
Sullivans Spring Valley Supermarket Hy-Vee
Favorite Hardware Store Winner Second Place
Debos Ace Hardware Neighborhood Ace
Favorite Jewelry Store Winner Second Place
Sasso Jewelry & Gifts Willows
Favorite Liquor Store Winner Second Place Third Place
Winner Second Place Third Place
R.P. Lumber Company Maze Lumber Builders Choice Inc
Winner Anderson & Mosshart Clothing Second Place Vlastnik’s Menswear Third Place That Guy’s Secret
Favorite Pet Store Winner Second Place Third Place
Eddie’s Pet Shop Andy’s Pet Shop Boekeoloo zoo
Favorite Place for a Mani/Pedi Winner Second Place Third Place
Layla nail & spa Glam By Carrie Jillian’s
Valley News and Booze Sullivan’s Foods Princeton Liquor
Thank You for Your Support! No. 1 Favorite Bar/Tavern No. 1 Favorite Gambling Spot No. 1 Favorite Place for Darts or Pool 101 S. 1st Ave, Hollowayville
Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). SM-LA2114917
Thank You
to Our Patients! For Voting Us No. 1 Favorite Dentist 2020, 2022, 2023 David V. Safranski, Christopher Safranski, D.M.D. D.M.D.
SM-LA2114915
229 West Dakota St, Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-663-8131
Shopping
Favorite Place for an Oil Change
Favorite Place to Buy Shoes Princeton Chevy-GMC Winner NiciLynn Shoes Happy’s Super Service Second Place Anderson & Mosshart Clothing Convenience Store Third Place Five 22 Third Place Prescott Brothers Ford Lincoln of Princeton, Inc. Favorite Place to Buy Tires Winner Piehl Chevrolet Buick GMC of Favorite Place to Buy Carpet Princeton Winner Wyanet Carpet Second Place A&B Garage Second Place Johnson’s Carpet Third Place Princeton Firestone Third Place DJ’s Carpet Furniture & More Winner Second Place
Favorite Place to Buy Crafts Winner Second Place
Hobby Lobby Once Upon a Craft
Favorite Place to Buy Meat
Wyanet Locker Spring Valley Supermarket Sullivan’s Foods
Winner Second Place
The Locker Room DICK’S Sporting Goods
Favorite Women’s Clothing Store Winner Second Place Third Place
FOUR SEASONS Five 22 Little Blue Dress
THANK YOU • thank you • THANK YOU • thank you s ation ratul g Valley g n o n C Spri l ses to al Busines Received & Won Votes Who
A Favorite Small Town A Favorite Park - Kirby Park
SM-LA2111438
THANK YOU • thank you • THANK YOU • thank you
We are proud to be serving this community for over 175 years. Thank you for your faith and trust in us!
Along Peru’s Historic Riverfront 1100 Water St. | Peru, IL | www.mazelumber.com
815-223-1742
• THANK YOU • thank you • THANK
thank you • THANK YOU • thank
Winner Second Place Third Place
Favorite Sporting Goods Store
Thank You FOR YOUR SUPPORT
A Favorite Furniture Store
BEDDING IN MENDOTA
1091 S St Hwy. 251 • Mendota, IL • 815-539-6263 www.meyersfurnitureandbedding.com Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 9-5 • Thu. 9-1 • Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4
SM-LA2113032
Thank You For Your Support! • A Favorite Grocery Store • A Favorite Place to Buy Meat Spring Valley Supermarket SM-LA2115159
117 S Spalding St, Spring Valley
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PRINCETONCHEVYGMC.COM
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST IN THE HEARTLAND OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY!
#1 FAVORITE PLACE TO CAR/TRUCK DEALER
#1 FAVORITE AUTO BODY SHOP
#1 FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY TIRES
#1 FAVORITE PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE
1402 NORTH MAIN • PRINCETON
815-875-4411
SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI 7AM-5:30PM • SAT 7:30AM-12PM SALES HOURS: MON-FRI 8:30AM-6PM • SAT 8AM-4PM
Body Shop Hours Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm