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2 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | BEST OF THE BEST Computer Repair Service Y 1622 Fourth Street Downtown Peru 815-223-1052 • cpointcc.com • M-F 9-6 For 53 years, we have been proud to serve the Illinois Valley.... Computer Repair Service 1622 Fourth Street Downtown Peru 815-223-1052 • cpointcc.com • M-F 9-6 For 53 years, we have been proud to serve the Illinois Valley.... 56 Computer Repair Service THANK YOU FORYOUR TRUSTINUS! 1622 Fourth Street Downtown Peru 815-223-1052 • cpointcc.com • M-F 9-6 For 53 years, we have been proud to serve the Illinois Valley.... SM-LA2016691 SM-LA2013587 #1 FURNITURE STORE We appreciate the confidence shown in us - and will continue to offer you quality merchandise and friendly, courteous service that has made us the Illinois Valley’s choice for furniture since 1888. THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE on Route 6 at the west edge of Peru MON-FRI 10-6 • SAT 10-5 CLOSED SUNDAYS to be with family steinbergsfurniture.com 815-223-6598
3 BEST OF THE BEST | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com CHRIS HOPPSBONNIE LESTERWENDY FULMER Thank You Illinois Valley for choosing us #1 Real Estate Company 2409 4th Street, Peru 815-223-1088 coldwellbankertoday.com CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNING AGENTS! SMLA2015044 VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6, Downtown Peru Open Mon.- Sat. 9-5, closed Thursdays 815-223-0695 Thank you for voting us your #1! Great Selection of Summer Clothing for Work and Play •All SizesShorts, Regulars, Big and Tall •Everything from dress to casual to work clothes • Lots of American-Made Merchandise FREE In-House Tailoring SM-LA2013538 ankyou forvotingusyour favorite bowlingcente r! •3HDprojectorT V’s •3DartMachines •More arcadegames 815-223-5085 4242 MahoneyDr.,Peru Text IVSB to 55678 to earn rewardswhile youbowland receive FREEgame andour bowlingspecials! www.ivsuperbowl.com See Our Food Menu Online We’re Proud to be voted a Favorite Financial Institution and Place for Mortgages Thank you for voting us a favorite place for financial services as well. Since 1887, we’ve been dedicated to giving individuals and businesses the attention they deserve. Come in and see how we can Make the Connection for all your banking needs! • Business Loans • Mortgage & Home Improvement Loans • Investment Services • Personal Banking PeruFederalSavings.com | 815.223.4300Member FDIC Dale Tieman Voted #1 Favorite Financial Advisor SM-LA2016574
4 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | BEST OF THE BEST I WOULD LIKE TO THANK Barb Longbons • Kelli Manahan • Kathy Pelka • John Pini • Traci Zera John Pini, Agent 445 • W. Walnut St. Oglesby, IL 61348 • 815.883.8090 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL all of my clients for voting my agency and State Farm #1 in the Illinois Valley. This couldn’t be achieved without the professionalism of my licensed sta . They along with myself strive to give you the best service possible. SM-LA2014544 300 Walnut Drive, Peru 815-223-7904 • www.ivymca.com Thank You for Your Faith in Us! Voted #1 Favorite Fitness Center Voted #1 Favorite Weight Loss Center Voted #2 Favorite Daycare #1 MENDOTA - (815) 539-3844 LASALLE - (815) 223-1000 www.ancarevet.com Follow us on Twitter: @AncareVet Thank you for voting Ancare #1 Vet! We are proud to provide the most advanced pet care in the Illinois Valley! SM-LA2016578 600 N Greenwood St., Spring Valley | 815-663-6431 • 815-664-5152 Spring Valley, IL Since 1914 No. 1 Favorite Italian Restaurant Favorite Place for Seafood No. 2 Favorite Friend Chicken Favorite Catering Service Thank You for Voting us a Favorite Wrecker Service HAPPY’S SUPER SERVICE 101 E. Dakota St. • Spring Valley • 815-663-8311 SM-LA2010863 SM-LA2016274 THANK YOU for supporting locally owned independent business! Est. 1906 Rt. 6 • LaSalle • 815-223-2351 VOTED #1 LIQUOR STORE!
5 BEST OF THE BEST | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com SM-LA2012854 Voted your #1 Hardware Store A BIG thank you to our loyal customers! DeboHardware 1713 4th St., Downtown Peru (815) 223-0461 www.acehardware.com Mon-Fri 7-5:30 • Sat 7-5 • Closed SundaysSM-LA2015883 250 Marquette St. LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-0700 1300 13th Ave. Mendota, IL 61342 815-539-5656 101 N. Columbia Ave. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-3354 2959 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-9400 105 W. 1st South St. Wenona, IL 61377 815-853-4333 SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR Thank You Illinois Valley, for voting us #1 Mortgage Company You’re always #1 with us! OVER 137 YEARS DONATING $25 TO COPS 4 CANCER for every mortgage closed in 2022! NMLS # 447018
6 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | BEST OF THE BEST SM-LA2010087 A FAVORITE FOR LUNCH & WINGS 2813 Plaza Drive • Peru 815-223-6602 • www.financialplus.org Federally Insuraed by NCUA We appreciate our members for voting us #1 Credit Union and Financial Institution and a Favorite Mortgage Company THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE! SM-LA2012577 • Manor Court Skilled Nursing Care • Bounce Back Rehabilitation • AJ’s Fitness Center • Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living • Memory Lane - Fitness for the Mind • Liberty Estates Retirement Apartments • Villa Homes MOST RESPECTED RETIREMENT LIVING FACILITY#1 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING US AS THE 1101 31st Street • 815-224-2200 • www.libertyvillageofperu.com Not-For-Profit-Provider SM-LA2007706 2110 4th St. • Peru • 815-224-2705 Thank You! 25 Years! for keeping us for#1 Check out our new Red Light Therapy Tanning Bed! Stimulates Collagen Reduces wrinkles, acne & inflammation Voted #1 Spa & #1 Place for Nails! We are thrilled to be your favorite... ...our customers are always #1! 613 First Street LaSalle (Lower Level) 815-223-2055SM-LA2015966
7 BEST OF THE BEST | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com It’s “Summertime and the grillin’ is easy!” Share the fun of turning your choice of one of our nine cuts of USDA Choice Beef - or our fresh Daily Seafood Selections - into the mouthwatering masterpice only you can prepare. Every Prime Quarter entree comes with our generous All You Can Eat Salad Bar, Baked Potato and our famous Texas Toast. This is how great summertime fun, food and friends come together! “Grill you own”...tonight! 250 Backbone Road • Princeton 815-872-3500 www.primequarter.com Mon Please call for hours Open Tuesday–Friday for Dinner 5PM–10PM • Lounge opens 4PM Saturday Dinner–4PM–10PM • Lounge opens at 3:30PM Sunday Dinner–4PM–9PM • Lounge opens at 3:30PM THANK YOU For Voting Us Your Favorite Place for Steak! SM-LA2011952 Leonard Kuzmicki DPM S PRING VALLEY FOOT C LINIC 663-2511 St. Margaret’s Medical Building 600 E. First St. • Spring Valley Mon-Thur 9am-5pm • Fri 9am-3pm Corns • Bunions • Calluses • Ingrown Toenails Warts • Heel Pain • Office Surgery Medicare Assignments SM-LA2006240 FOR VOTING US NO. 1 FAVORITE FOOT CARE CLINIC THANK YOU!
8 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | BEST OF THE BEST 3266 E 1st Road | Peru, IL 815-878-5883 | lochcountrysidekennel.com Your Dog’s Away From Home Home! Not only will your dogs feel at home, but we also guarantee excellent service so that your fur babies won’t even remember that you’re away! With all that we provide, you can feel at ease knowing that your pets are in great hands. Voted #1 Favorite Kennel & Voted a Favorite for Customer Service! in the NewsTribune 2022 Reader’s Choice awards!#1 #1 SM-LA2010083 SM-LA2016569 “We’re always hear for you!” 645 First Street, La Salle Also located in Mendota, Ottawa and Princeton Hammers Hearing Our Family Serving Your Families.. Thank you for your faith in us! Please call us at (815) 224-2445 if you are in need of service! VOTED #1 SM-LA2010086 Thank you for voting us #1 place for pizza!!! 815-663-9081 or 664-5422 • 115 W. St. Paul • Spring Valley Delivery 11am to 2am - 15 hrs a day • 7 Days a Week in a 15 mile radius or call & we’ll meet you! Delivery Area: Arlington, Bureau, Cedar Point, Cherry, Dalzell, DePue, Dover, Florid, Malden, Granville, Hennepin, Hollowayville, Jonesville, Ladd, LaMoille, LaSalle, Lenore, Lostant, Magnolia, McNabb, Mark, Mt. Palantine, Oglesby, Ottville, Peru, Princeton, Seatonville, Spring Valley, Standard, Starved Rock, Tonica, Utica, Webster Park More Than Just Pizza! Readers’ Choice 2022 Pasta, Subs, Apps, Chicken, Shrimp, Gyros, Sandwiches, Deserts, Tacos, Ribs Downtown La Salle SM-LA2016230 Thank you for voting us #1 Jewelry Store! Residential & Commercial Lawn Care • Free Estimates • Fully Insured Lawn Care / Snow Removal General Landscaping Seeding, Sodding & Mulch Shrub Trimming Spring & Fall Cleanup 815-663-2321 SM-LA2013331 Thank You for voting us your #1 Landscape Company Readers’ Choice 2022
9 BEST OF THE BEST | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com 1651 Midtown Road • Peru • 815-223-5219 Thank You! Voted #1 Favorite Catering Service • Favorite Produce • Favorite Pharmacy • Favorite Florist • Favorite Garden Center/Nursery • Favorite Deli • Favorite Meat Department PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY, PROUD TO BE YOUR FAVORITE! VOTED #1 GROCERY STORE! Voted a Favorite For: • Favorite Asian Restaurant • Bakery • Custom Cakes • Liquor Store • All You Can Eat Bu et • Fried Chicken SM-LA2010015
10 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | BEST OF THE BEST Thanks! VOTED #1 PLACE for Video Gaming! Stop in and see us! 2022 4th Street, on Route 6 in Peru Thank You for Voting Us #1 Flooring Store! Your Favorite Floor Covering Store for Over 70 Years 815-220-0411 | Mon & Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Tue, Wed & Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 3315 Frontage Rd. Peru SM-LA2014363 & EXTREME SPORTS THANKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS FOR CHOOSING US! Voted #1 Pet Store! Rt 6 Downtown Peru • 815-220-0282 • andyspets.com ALSO VOTED A FAVORITE FOR PET GROOMING Thanks for Making Us No. 1 Favorite Auction Service McConville Realty & Auctioneering Office 815/539-5673 612 S. Main Street Cell 815/910-5673 Mendota, IL 61342 mcconvillerealty.com mcrlty62@gmail.com Farmland, Commercial & Residential SM-LA2010082 House Of Hunan Fresh, Delicious & Healthy Food 2718 4th St., Peru 815.223.0969 SM-LA2012324 See why we’re Voted #1 Asian Restaurant, #1 Bu et and #1 Place for Lunch! in the Illinois Valley! Thank you for voting us your#1PLACE TO BUY TIRES LaSalle ALSO A FAVORITE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WRECKER SERVICE & PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE 24 Hour Towing SM-LA2016568 Thank You For Making Us #1 Again No. 1 Favorite Mexican Restaurant
11 BEST OF THE BEST | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com Call or Text 815-894-2042 • Commercial & Residential • Seatonville, IL Brad Kunkel Certified Technician Matt Oberholz Certified Technician THANK YOU for voting us your #1 Carpet Cleaner We will continue to work hard to be the best carpet cleaner in the Illinois Valley. WOW! WOW! WOW! Thanks for making The Right Spice the Right choice! #1 PRIME RIB! And one of your favorites for: Steak! Wings! Banquet Hall! Live Music! Bar! Fried Chicken! Seafood! 2102 4th Street, Peru • 815-223-9824 rightspice.bizSM-LA2015394 SM-LA2010085 Life is Short, Eat Dessert Our delicious baked goods are made fresh daily with quality ingredients and care you can taste in every bite. Thank You for Selecting Us #1 Favorite Bakery & #3 Favorite Custom Cake Spring Valley Bakery 119 W St Paul Street • Spring Valley • 815-664-5102 FULL LINE BAKERY INCLUDING SPECIAL ORDER CAKES. WHOLESALE DELIVERIES. Tuesday-Sunday 5 a.m.-Noon • Closed Monday
12 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | BEST OF THE BEST THANK YOU for Voting Us #1 News Tribune’s 31st Annual Reader’s Choice Awards #1 Most Respected Local Medical Center AWARDED NEWS TRIBUNE’S 31ST ANNUAL READER’S CHOICE AWARDS #1 Most Respected Physical Therapy Clinic | Center for Physical RehabilitationWINNER NEWS TRIBUNE’S 31ST ANNUAL READER’S CHOICE AWARDS #1 Most Respected Local Medical Center aboutsmh.org AWARDED NEWS TRIBUNE’S 31ST ANNUAL READER’S CHOICE AWARDS #2 Physical Therapy Clinic Center for Physical Rehab & Aquatics SM-LA2010088