The Best of Mendota Area 2023 Shopping! Service Providers! and More! Food & Drink! Health & Beauty! Recreation! Visit these Outstanding Businesses for All the Best the Mendota Area Has to Offer!
2 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | BEST OF MENDOTA NON-PROFIT THAT SUPPORTS THE TRINITY HEALTHCARE CLINIC OF MENDOTA & FREE SUMMER SWIMMING ADMISSION AT MENDOTA POOL 708 Jefferson Street • Mendota • 815-539-6100 Mon Wed Thurs Fri Sat 12-3:30 pm THANKS FOR MAKING US NO. 1! NO. 1 FAVORITE SECOND-HAND STORE NO. 1 FAVORITE PLACE FOR ANTIQUES SM-LA2053772 SM-LA2054039 Mendota, IL Thank You! Thank You! No. 1 Favorite Contractors SM-LA2059620 Thank You for Making Us No. 1 Favorite Assisted Living Facility! We Appreciate Your Support! 1700 Burlington St, Mendota. (815) 538-5300 The winner of a $25 gift card randomly selected from all voters was: Margaret Schlesinger of Mendota FOOD AND DRINK Favorite Place for Breakfast 1.Ziggie’s Family Restaurant 2.Cindy’s on 34 3.McDonald’s HONORABLE MENTION Parkway Family Restaurant Purpose Nutrition Favorite Place for Lunch 1.China House 2.Main St. Station 3.Pizzas by Marchelloni HONORABLE MENTION El Rey Del Taco Cindy’s on 34 McDonald’s Purpose Nutrition Rosati’s Pizza Subway Ziggie’s Family Restaurant Favorite Place for Supper 1.El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 2.Main St. Station 3.Ziggie’s Family Restaurant HONORABLE MENTION China House Cindy’s on 34 El Rey Del Taco Mexican Restaurant Long Branch Saloon Pizzas By Marchelloni Rosati’s Pizza Favorite Bakery 1.Sullivan Foods 2.Casey’s General Store 3.La Central Favorite Bar/ Lounge 1.Main St. Station 2.Mendota VFW 3.El Zarape Mexican Restaurant HONORABLE MENTION The Chalet Sports Bar Countryside Bar & Grill Long Branch Saloon Mendota Elks Mendota Moose Lodge Rosati’s Pizza Uncle Joe’s Gaming Favorite Place for Co ee 1.Ziggie’s Family Restaurant 2.McDonald’s 3.Casey’s General Store HONORABLE MENTION Beck’s Cindy’s on 34 Parkway Family Restaurant Favorite Place for Fried Chicken 1.Ziggie’s Family Restaurant 2.Main St. Station T3.Long Branch Saloon T3.Sullivan’s Foods HONORABLE MENTION Cindy’s on 34 El Rey Del Taco Mexican Restaurant El Zarape Mexican Restaurant KFC
3 BEST OF MENDOTA | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com 1102 Meriden Street • Mendota 815-539-9341 Best of MENDOTA AREA BUSINESSES 2023 Thank You for Voting us #1 Favorite Grocery Store ✓ #1 Favorite Bakery Favorite Place for Customer Service Favorite Place for Fried Chicken Favorite Place for Flowers Favorite Place for Meat ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ SM-LA2053532
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We appreciate each opportunity we have to help the families of our
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Favorite Chiropractor
1.Becker Chiropractor
2.Piller Chiropractic Clinic
3.Chiropractic Care Center
HONORABLE MENTION
Aughenbaugh Family Chiropractic
Favorite Dentist
1.West Side Family Dentistry
2.Krenz Dental
3.Amboy Dental Group
HONORABLE MENTION
Dr. Ernesto Villalobos
Favorite Hair Salon
1.Expressions Salon
2.Maxie’s Salon
3.Trends by Trisha
HONORABLE MENTION
JC Headquarters
Kelly’s Kuts
Studio 1500 Hair
Bogey’s Barber Shop on the Lakeside
Phyllis Maree’s Hair Studio
Favorite Nail Salon
Meats
2.Sullivan’s Foods
3.Diaz Grocery
HONORABLE MENTION
Earlville Cold Storage Locker
La Central Save A Lot
Favorite Place for Steak Dinner
1.Main St. Station
2.Long Branch Saloon
3.Cindy’s on 34
HONORABLE MENTION
El Rey Del Taco Mexican Restaurant
El Zarape Mexican & American Restaurant
Mendota Elks Lodge
Mendota Moose Lodge
Mendota VFW
Ziggie’s Family Restaurant
1.JC Headquarters
2.Cute Nail
3.Expressions Salon
HONORABLE MENTION
Studio 1500 Hair
Favorite Place to Exercise
1.Mendota YMCA
2.Anytime Fitness
3.Mendota Lake Park
Favorite Place to Tan
1.JC Headquarters
2.Anytime Fitness
3.Expressions Salon
4 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | BEST OF MENDOTA SM-LA2053752 THANK YOU! No. 1 Favorite Insurance Agent 307 Plaza Drive • Mendota • 815-538-2412 Hours: 8-12 & 1-5:30 M-F • 8-12 Sat SM-LA2053743 THANKS FOR VOTING US #1 FAVORITE PLACE FOR AUTO REPAIR! Becker Chiropractic Clinic 1403 E. Main St., Mendota 815-538-2182 www.beckerfamilychiro.com
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Mendota’s favorite chiropractor.
Dr. Cindy Becker and sta Thank you Mendota for making us your #1 Chiropractor! SM-LA2053766 Favorite Place for Mexican Food 1.El Zarape Mexican American Restaurant 2.El Rey Del Taco 3.Tacos Guzman HONORABLE MENTION El Rey Del Taco Mexican Restaurant Long Branch Saloon Taco Bell Favorite Place for Pizza 1.Pizzas by Marchelloni 2.Rosati’s Pizza 3.Sicily Pizzeria HONORABLE MENTION Casey’s General Store Mike’s Brownstone Pizza Favorite Place to Buy Groceries 1.Sullivan’s Foods 2.Dollar General 3.Diaz Grocery HONORABLE MENTION DG Market Favorite Place for Meat 1.Country Village
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5 BEST OF MENDOTA | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com 614 13TH AVENUE, MENDOTA, IL 61342 • 815.539.9388 NO. 1 FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY TIRES A FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY A CAR/TRUCK A FAVORITE PLACE FOR AUTO REPAIR SM-LA2053764 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! THANK YOU! NO. 1 FAVORITE PLACE FOR PIZZA A FAVORITE FOR LUNCH, SUPPER & CUSTOMER SERVICE 1210 Meriden St, Mendota • 815.538.2145 www.marchellonismendota.com Thank You! No. 1 Favorite Snow Removal Company 815-539-7867 www.mauchcarpentryinc.com SM-LA2060937 45 Years of Experience in Snow Removal NEWSTRIBUNE FILE PHOTO Children hunt for Easter eggs during the Easter Plush and Egg Hunt at the Graves-Hume Public Library on Monday, April 4, 2022 in Mendota.
Professional Group
HONORABLE MENTION
H&R Block
Echols & Associates
Favorite Auto Body
1.Specialty Body & Paint
2.DeLong’s Auto Body
3.Furar’s Auto Body
Favorite Contractor
1.JJ&L Carpentry
2.Bruce Full Carpentry
3.Basil Construction
HONORABLE MENTION
ABC Construction
Barkman Concrete Construction
Danco Construction
H&H Builders
Jones Home Improvement
Lauer Builders Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing/Mauch Carpentry
Favorite Financial Institutions
1.First State Bank
2.Financial Plus Credit Union
3.Eureka Savings Bank
HONORABLE MENTION
Midland States Bank
Pioneer States Bank
Favorite Heating & Cooling
1.Triple Service
2.Walter Bros.
T3.Campbell Plumbing & Heating
T3.Kellen’s Heating, Plumbing & Cooling
HONORABLE MENTION
Correa Heating & Air Malley’s Plumbing, Heating & AC
6 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | BEST OF MENDOTA SM-LA2053762 FAVORITE ACCOUNTING FIRM THANK YOU FOR MAKING US Located at: 801 Je erson St. Mendota, IL 61342, 815.539.3437 • anita@chris-eller.com 1N U M B E R City of Mendota 815-539-7459 800 Washington St. To All the Amazing Mendota Businesses CONGRATULATIONS! SM-LA2053753 1212 1st Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 815.539.5060 #1 Favorite Place for Breakfast #1 Favorite Place for Co ee #1 Favorite Place for Fried Chicken A Favorite for Lunch, Supper, Steak Dinner & Gambling THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! SM-LA2054971 Favorite Veterinarian 1.Mendota Companion Animal Centre 2.Ancare Veterinary Hospital 3.Tri-County Veterinary Services HONORABLE MENTION Amboy Veterinary Clinic RECREATION Favorite Banquet Facility 1.Mendota Civic Center 2.Main St. Station 3.Mendota Golf Club HONORABLE MENTION Mendota Elks Lodge Mendota Moose Lodge Mendota VFW Favorite Community Event 1.Mendota Sweet Corn Festival 2.Paw Paw Labor Day 3.Mendota Fireworks HONORABLE MENTION Amboy Depot Days LaMoille Buffalo Days Mendota Tri-County Fair Favorite Golf Course 1.Mendota Golf Club T2.Earlville Country Club T2.Shady Oaks Golf Course Favorite Place for Gambling 1.Uncle Joe’s Gaming & Café 2.Mendota Elks 3.Main St. Station HONORABLE MENTION Lakeside Liquors Mendota Moose Lodge Rosati’s Pizza The Chalet Sports Bar Ziggie’s Family Restaurant
Firm 1.Chris Eller - The Retirement Specialists 2.Gahan Goy CPA’s 3.Bokus
SERVICE PROVIDERS Favorite Accounting
7 BEST OF MENDOTA | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com #1 Favorite Place to BUY A CAR/TRUCK A Favorite Place for CUSTOMER SERVICE A Favorite Place for TIRES A Favorite Place for AUTO REPAIR SchimmerGM.com 815-539-9343 Rt. 251~ Mendota, IL 61342 10 min from I-80 SM-LA2053765 Voted #1 Favorite Fitness Center #1 Thank You for Your Faith in Us! 1811 S 13th Ave, Mendota 815-538-2900 • www.ivymca.org SM-LA2054046 Thank You! For Voting Us a Favorite Contractor Bruce Full Carpentry Mendota • (815) 539-7179 NEWSTRIBUNE FILE PHOTO Beautiful Lake Mendota.
1.Prescott Bros
2.Lube Cube
3.Moore Tires
HONORABLE MENTION
Florencia’s Tire Service
Mendota Ford
Schimmer GM Tire Tracks
Favorite Realty Group
1.Town & Country Realty
2.McConville Realty & Auctioneering
3.Homestead Realty
HONORABLE MENTION Erbes Realty
Favorite Snow Removal Company
1.Mauch Carpentry
T2.Dennis Becker
T2.TJS Excavating
HONORABLE MENTION
Curt’s Carpentry
Mark Jones
Mike Haines
Favorite Travel Agent
1.Rainbow Travel
2.Travel to You
Favorite Local Hardware Store
1.Stephenitch Do it Best Hardware
2.Sullivan’s Ace Hardware
Favorite Nursery
1.Ekana Nursery & Landscaping
2.Floralcrest Florist & Greenhouse
3.Farmhouse Designs
Landscaping & Greenhouse
Favorite Customer Service
1.First State Bank
2.Triple Service
3.4M Graphix
HONORABLE MENTION
Edward Jones – Clint O’Brien
Eureka Savings Bank
Financial Plus Credit Union
Graves-Hume Public Library
Main Street Station
Pizzas By Marchelloni
Schimmer GM
Sullivan Foods
State Farm - Kurt Bruno
SHOPPING/SHOPS
Favorite Place for Antiques
1.Nightingale’s Thrift Shop
2.Annie’s Antiques
3.Frank & Diana’s Place
8 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | BEST OF MENDOTA THANKS FOR VOTING US #1! AGAIN! #1 FAVORITE PLACE FOR MEXICAN FOOD #1 FAVORITE PLACE FOR SUPPER #3 FAVORITE PLACE FOR BAR/LOUNGE A FAVORITE FOR FRIED CHICKEN & STEAK DINNER Mendota, IL 61342 | 815-539-5985 Call for reservations,parties & catering www.elzarapemendota.com Mon-Wed 11am-9pm | Closed Thu Fri-Sat 11am-10pm | Sun 10:30am-9pm SM-LA2053775 SM-LA2060356 financialplus.org Thank you for voting us a favorite financial institution. We our members! JC’s HeadquartersSays Thank You To Our Valued Customers! 810 Washington St. Mendota • 815-538-5171 Voted #1 Favorite Place to Tan #1 Favorite Nail Salon A Favorite Hair Salon 35 years in business SM-LA2056010 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE MENDOTA AREA BUSINESSES THAT WERE VOTED YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESSES IN MENDOTA! SM-LA2053758 MENDOTA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thank You For Voting Mendota Sweet Corn Festival As The No. 1 Favorite Community Event And The Mendota Fireworks The No. 3 Favorite Community Event! Favorite Insurance Agency 1.First State Insurance 2.Country Financial – Mike Organ 3.State Farm – Kurt Bruno HONORABLE MENTION Country Financial - Ben Nagy McConville Insurance Agency Setchell Agency Favorite Assisted Living Facility 1.Stonecroft Village 2.Heritage Health Favorite Place for Auto Repair 1.ARS Auto Repair 2.Lube Cube 3.Schimmer GM HONORABLE MENTION Mendota Ford Mendota Muffler, Brakes & Tires Moore Tire Prescott Bros Tire Tracks Favorite Place to Buy Tires
9 BEST OF MENDOTA | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO SERVE YOU! MENDOTA NOW HIRING/ EOE SM-LA2053534 A Favorite for Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee SM-LA2053819 Your Companion-Centered Family Veterinarian in the Country Thank You for Your Support! No. 1 Favorite Veterinarian (815) 539- 6601 MENDOTAVET.COM 1701 13TH AVE RT. 251 NORTH MENDOTA IL, 61342 VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET INC. 815-849-5232 • vaessenbrothers.com Highway 52 • Sublette, IL 61367 “GREAT DEALS - GREAT SERVICE SINCE 1926” THANK YOU FROM THE ENTIRE VAESSEN FAMILY! SM-LA2053533 SM-LA2053535 NEWSTRIBUNE FILE PHOTO Mendota VFW veterans march in the 75th annual Sweet Corn Festival parade on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 in Mendota.
10 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | BEST OF MENDOTA SM-LA2056003 (815) 538-7241 • www.mendotagolfclub.com Mendota Golf Club • 35666 US-34, Mendota Email us at mendotagolfclub@gmail.com for more info Thank you for voting us your Number 1 Golf Course! Limited Time Introductory Offer New members are able to join for these great rates! • Individual $500 • Married Couples $550 • Families $600 THANKS FOR MAKING US # 1 FAVORITE PLACE FOR GAMBLING 900 WASHINGTON ST. 815-538-6252 Thanks for Your Support! Anita, Emily C, Vero, Kim, Nicole, Jake Roy, John C, Emily S, Matt, Jamie and Abby 4th Year in a Row !! 607 Sixth St • Mendota • 815-539-6635 • tcrealtysales.net Rebecca McPheeters • Designated Managing Broker 708-220-3338 Rita Lilja • Broker 815-712-7346 Jami Bauer • Broker 815-993-7751 Lori Munson • Broker 815-228-4852 www.tcrealtysales.net SM-LA2053750 Thank You! No. 1 Favorite Realty Group SM-LA2053761 RAINBOW TRAVEL 801 Jefferson Street • Mendota 815-866-9958 jenno23@yahoo.com Thanks For Your Confidence No. 1 Favorite Travel Agency RAINBOW TRAVEL 801 Jefferson Street • Mendota 815-866-9958 jenno23@yahoo.com Favorite Place for Women’s Clothing 1.Janelaine Boutique 2.Sport Shop 3.Sport-N-Stu HONORABLE MENTION Nightingale’s Thrift Shop Favorite Place to Buy a Car/Truck 1.Schimmer GM 2.Prescott Bros. 3.Vaessen Bros HONORABLE MENTION Mendota Ford Favorite Place to Buy Farm Equipment 1.Prairie State Tractor 2.Schmidt Service & Sales 3.Johnson Tractor Favorite Place to Buy Flowers 1.Floralcrest Florist & Greenhouse 2.Jerry’s Flower Barn 3.Sullivan’s Foods Favorite SecondHand Store 1.Nightingale’s Thrift Shop 2.Quest Kids Resale
NEWSTRIBUNE FILE PHOTO
Payton Lumzy and Ryan Blumhorst stir a large steam cauldron full of sweet corn during the 75th annual Sweet Corn Festival parade on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 in Mendota.
11 BEST OF MENDOTA | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com It’s Time to GOLF!! C ing Pe le...C ingTraditi . C ing Traditi le.. www.cghmc.com 613 1st Street, LaSalle 815.223.1795 130 3rd Street · LaSalle www.DrGergovich.com (815) 223-0647 130 3rd Street · LaSalle www.DrGergovich.com (815) 223-0647 Sue Heider, Mark Witek CFP, Steven Witek-CFP, Kristy Pytel and Amy Noy 613 First Street • La Salle 815.223.3332 witekwealthmanagement.com Registered Representatives with and Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC Sue Heider Spencer Luecke Mark Witek Steve Witek Kristy Pytel Amy Noy Pro Shop • Lessons Driving Range Just 1 mile west of Princeton off Route 6 & 34 815-872-2641 wyatonhillsgc@comcast.cnet The 2023 Starved Rock Country Discount Golf Card entitles the golfer whose name appears on the card to one (1) round of golf with FREE CART for only $25.00 at each of the 17 courses listed on the card. Good through 12/31/2023. Some restrictions. 800 Clinton Street, Ottawa (815)-433-2680 mylocalagent.com Pete McGrath Jay Bottarini You deserve more than 15 minutes! SM-SPAD1027152455 509 LaMoille Rd. Sublette www.woodhavenassociation.com 815-849-5476 High quality. Low prices. Get yourself some clubs without putting a dent in your wallet. OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! 2950 Kane Rd, Leland Varna Computer Recycling 309-481-4028 Business Pickups Available Visit newstrib.com, mywebtimes.com or bcrnews.com to purchase yours today! Card may only be purchased online. 17 Courses! ONLY $80! Hammers Hearing Care Center With over 90 years of experience and 4 locations LASALLE, MENDOTA, OTTAWA, PRINCETON 815-224-2445 800-937-2609 hammershearing.com WE’RE ALWAYS HEAR FOR YOU! Not Pictured: Tricia Mudge myhtnb.com La Salle • Peru • Joliet
12 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | BEST OF MENDOTA for the support and voting First State Bank as your Favorite Financial Institution and Favorite Customer Service firststatebank.biz | 800.362.9623