August 3-5 Join us at Peru’s beautiful Centennial Park for Food, Drink, Music and Fun! Welcome Back!
2 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, July 29, 2023 | TASTE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY HAVE FUN AT THE CELEBRATION! www.eurekasavings.com 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 NMLS#447018 Your Neighborhood Ace Hardware Your Summer FUN Headquarters! Debo Ace Hardware 1713 4th St. Peru, IL 61354 • (815) 223-0461 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Sunday CLOSED SM-LA2089323 Tony’s Buttshack Maria’s Pizza Big B BBQ Flo’s Passini’s Chef Soma Spicy Nicy Jamaican Jerk Quickie Subs FOOD VENDORS NEWSTRIBUNE FILE PHOTO
3 TASTE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY | Saturday, July 29, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com SM-LA2092445 GANASSIN.COM SCHWEICKERT - GANASSIN - KRZAK - RUNDIO, LLP, INJURY ATTORNEYS FREE CONSULTATIONS - CALL US 24/7 - 815.223.0177 Hundreds of Millions Recovered CAR ACCIDENTS | TRUCK ACCIDENTS | WORKERS’ COMPENSATION NURSING HOME ABUSE | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | WRONGFUL DEATH Have Fun at the Taste of the Illinois Valley! The Taylored Plate Mr. Salty’s Dos Vato Tacos Country Kids Produce Tropical Sno August Hill Winery FOOD VENDORS NEWSTRIBUNE FILE PHOTO
4 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, July 29, 2023 | TASTE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY SM-LA2091314 For more details on product and offers visit www.toro.com Smith’s Sales & Service Tackle any job in a single charge with the most powerful battery in its class and mow up to 50 minutes on a single charge. • 60v Battery • 43 minute run time • Variable Speed Rear Wheel Drive Count on it. Visit us at smithssalesandservices.com Cut down on mow time... Make more time for life. $ 529 reg. price Model 21357 Recycler ® SM-LA2091316 Enjoy Your Time in Peru LaSalle • Peru • Joliet Your Bank forLife 815-223-7300 KIDS ACTIVITIES Obstacle Course Bounce Houses Slides Zipline NEWSTRIBUNE FILE PHOTO
5 TASTE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY | Saturday, July 29, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6, Downtown Peru Open Mon.- Sat. 9-5, closed Thursdays 815-223-0695 Cool and Comfortable Clothing 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-LA2089132 4127 Progress Boulevard, Peru, IL 61354 www.wallacecenterforhearing.com 23 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ILLINOIS VALLEY’S TRUSTED AUDIOLOGIST VISIT WALLACE CENTER FOR HEARING FOR ALL OF YOUR HEARING HEALTHCARE NEEDS! We service all makes and models of hearing aids. New patients are welcome! We will honor your manufacturer warranty, regardless of where you purchased your hearing aids. CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! (815) 223-3201 HEARING EVALUATIONS FOR ALL AGES HEARING AID FITTINGS AND REPAIRS • CERUMEN REMOVAL Extreme Air Jump Rock Wall Wrecking Ball KIDS ACTIVITIES NEWSTRIBUNE FILE PHOTO
6 ShawLocal.com | NewsTribune | Saturday, July 29, 2023 | TASTE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY 1100 Water Street • Peru (Along Peru’s Historic Riverfront) 815-223-1742 • mazelumber.com Welcome to Peru and the Taste of the Illinois Valley! SM-LA2091626 Music Music Thursday, August 3 6-9 p.m. Fueled by Whiskey Friday, August 4 6-9 p.m. Semple Band
7 TASTE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY | Saturday, July 29, 2023 | NewsTribune | ShawLocal.com 815.223.4300 PeruFederalSavings.com SM-LA2089730 We are proud to welcome you to Peru and The Taste of the Illinois Valley. Enjoy the Fun! 1 Mile North of Peru on Plank Road (across from the airport entrance) Visit Us at the Taste of the IV! Roasting Corn • Peaches Melons • Vegetables SM-LA2092850 426 S Clark St., Utica 4301 Plank Road, Peru | Music Saturday, August 5 8-10 p.m. 7 Bridges Music 2023 TASTE OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY 50/50 RAFFLE ONE PRIZE - ONE WINNER PRIZE IS 50% OF THE TOTAL TICKETS ARE $5 EACH! Winner will be drawn at 8pm Saturday August 5th Do not have to be present to win Craft Vendors Friday & Saturday Taste 5K Saturday morning at 8am Course starts and finishes on 13th Street on the south side of Centennial Park in Peru
