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Vlastnik’s Menswear
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• Dress Shirts & Casual Shirts
• Shoes & Work Boots
Comfortable Styles, Sizes & Widths
• FREE In-House Tailoring
Small to 8X Large - Talls Tool
Kurt, Bill & Rich Family owned and operated sine 1925. SM-LA1971909
VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6 • Downtown Peru • 815-223-0695
Maze Lumber
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SM-LA1974553
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Peru Federal Savings Bank
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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 SM-LA1975837
PeruFederalSavings.com | 815.223.4300
Al Cioni Ford
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Grassers
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6 APPLIANCES BATH REMODEL CARRIER COOLING EMERGENCY REPAIR ENERGY EFFICIENT FAMILY OWNED FIREPLACES FREE ESTIMATES GENERATORS GOODMAN HEATING HOME COMFORT KNOWLEDGEABLE MAYTAG PLUMBING SHOWROOM PROFESSIONAL READERS CHOICE WATER HEATER WHIRLPOOL
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Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE
815-882-2111
Will your A/C make it another season? Maybe it’s time to replace it with an energy efficient American Standard® system.
PLUMBING & HEATING 404 W. Main St. • McNabb • 815-882-2111 State ID No 58-100249
www.grassersplumbingheating.com SM-LA1975233
Eureka Savings Bank
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Se habla español
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MEMBER FDIC
815-223-0700
SM-LA1976195
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First State Bank
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8 BETTER BANKING COME SEE YOUR FRIENDS COMMUNITY DIGITAL BANKING FAMILY FARM LOANS FRAUD FRIENDS FSBCARDS FSBPREMIER MERCHANT CARD SERVICES MOBILE PAYMENTS MORTGAGE LOANS PERSONAL LOANS PREVENTION RATES TELEPHONE BANKING TREASURY MANAGEMENT VISTA CLUB ZELLE
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Vaessen Bros Chevrolet
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SM-LA1975021
YOUR CHEVROLET TRUCK HEADQUARTERS
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VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET, INC.
HIGHWAY 52 SUBLETTE, IL 61367
PHONE: 1-800-227-5203 1-815-849-5232 vaessenbrothers.com
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Financial Plus
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Your Member Owned and Operated Financial Institution
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Smith’s Sales and Service
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CHAINSAW EXMARK FAMILY OWNED FUEL INDEPENDENT DEALER LAWNMOWER LEAF BLOWER LUBRICANT POWER TOOL PRESSURE WASHER PRUNER SAFETY GLASSES SNOWBLOWER STIHL TILLER TORO VACUUM WESTERN PLOW
Great Yards Start Here
®
Recycler
• Recycler Cutting System • Variable Speed Forward • 22" Mowing Deck
Model 21378
399
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42" Timecutter SS4225 Smith’S SaleS & Service 1604 Peoria Street • Peru • 815-223-0132
• 22.5HP Toro V-Twin 708cc • 42 in Mowing Deck is perfect for mowing in tight areas with many trees & landscaping • 3-Year Limited Warranty
Model 75742
3,299
$
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• Spacious 2 and 3 Bedroom Floor Plans • Attached Garages • Lawn Care & Snow Removal
MANOR COURT
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Center
• Medicare Certified • Skilled Nursing Care • Geriatric Nutrition Program
SM-LA1968084
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Elegant Retirement Apartments
• Month to Month Rental • Weekly Housekeeping • Special Social Events
GARDEN COURT
Memory Care Neighborhood
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HAWTHORNE INN Assisted Living
• Elegant Dining Atmosphere • Social & Recreational Activities • 24 Hour Assistance
BOUNCE BACK • Rehab • Recover • Return Home
Liberty Village Not-for-Profit Providers
www.libertyvillageofperu.com • 1101 31st St. • Peru • 815-224-2200
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The 2022 Starved Rock Country Discount Golf Card entitles the golfer whose name appears on the card with one (1) round of golf with FREE CART for only $20.00 at each of the 18 listed courses. Good through 12/31/2022. Some restrictions.
Visit newstrib.com, mywebtimes.com or bcrnews.com to purchase yours today. Card may only be purchased online.
Sue Heider Spencer Luecke Mark Witek Steve Witek Kristy Pytel 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 613 1st Street, LaSalle
WE’RE ALWAYS HEAR FOR YOU! Hammers Hearing Care Center
815.223.1795
With over 90 years of experience and 4 locations
LASALLE, MENDOTA, OTTAWA, PRINCETON 815-224-2445 • 800-937-2609 • hammershearing.com
130Street 3rd Street · LaSalle 130 3rd · LaSalle www.DrGergovich.com www.DrGergovich.com (815) (815) 223-0647 223-0647
Caring arinng PPeople... ari ar eop oplee... CCaring ariing TTr ar Tradition raddition www.cghmc.com
You deserve more than 15 minutes! Pro Shop • Lessons Driving Range Just 1 mile west of Princeton off Route 6 & 34
Pete McGrath
800 Clinton Street, Ottawa (815)-433-2680 mylocalagent.com
815-872-2641
wyatonhillsgc@comcast.cnet Jay Bottarini
309-481-4028
Gary Hammers BC-HIS
Doug Suarez HIS
Tricia Mudge HIS
Becca Andreano HIS
Illinois Valley Credit Union
815-224-2667 • ivcu.com
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It’s Time to GOLF!!
• Mendota Golf Club (18) • Earlville Country Club (9) • Fairways Golf Course (18) • Dwight Country Club (18) • Anderson Fields Golf Course (9) • The Eastwood Golf Course (18) • Dayton Ridge Golf Club (9) • Pine Hills Golf Club (18) • Prairie Lakes Golf Course (9) • Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club (18) • Kewanee Dunes Golf Club (18) • Spring Creek Golf Course (18) • Hidden Lake Golf Club (18+) • Edgewood Park Golf Club (18) • Shady Oaks Country Club (18) • Indian Oaks Country Club (18) • Chapel Hill Golf Course (18) • Wyaton Hills Golf Course (9+)
United Rentals BACKHOE BLUE THURSDAY BOOM COMPRESSOR EXCAVATOR FORKLIFT GENERATOR LIGHT TOWER PUMP RENTAL ROLLER SAFETY SCISSOR SERVICE SKID STEER SUPPLIES TRAINING TRENCHER USED EQUIPMENT WELDER
Rely on United Rentals Like No Other Company Offering you equipment, expertise, and solutions matched to your needs: General Construction • Industrial & Plant Maintenance Aerial • Trench Safety/Underground Construction Temporary Power & HVAC ® SM-LA1975282
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Plan on our support services to help you get the job done.
Consider it done.™ • Rentals • Sales • Service • Supplies • 2901 Peoria St. Peru • 815-223-7962
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CARAMEL FRAPPE! 2139 N. Main St.
Princeton
800 W. Dakota St.
Spring Valley NOW HIRING/EOE
1503 13th Avenue 2701 E 12th St
Mendota
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McDonald’s - Spring Valley - Mendota - Princeton
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Bureau, Putnam, Marshall County Health Department COVID DENTAL DISEASE EDUCATION EMERGENCY PLANNING ENFORCEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FLU SHOTS HAND WASH IMMUNIZATIONS INSPECTIONS LABS MASKS PREVENTION PUBLIC HEALTH RESOURCES SOCIAL DISTANCE TESTING TOBACCO
Women, Infants, & Children WIC
Health Education: Youth Programs Substance Use Education
Environmental Services: Septics/Wells Food Licensing/Inspections Vector Program Public Health Planning
Providing Public Health
COVID-19: Testing, Education, Enforcement Resources
Emergency Planning & Response
Immunizations: Lab Draws, Flu Shots, Covid Vaccines
Bureau County: 815-872-5091 • Putnam County: 815-872-2324 • Marshall County: 309-246-8074 • www.bchealthdepartment.org
BAKERY BEER WINE SPIRITS CURBSIDE DAIRY FRESH FRUIT FRESHNESS GIFT CARDS GOING GREEN GREAT DEALS GREAT PRICES GROCERIES ON THE GO HOMEGROWN TOMATOES LAWN AND GARDEN MEALS TO GO MEAT PARTY TRAYS PRODUCE QUALITY SERVICE DELI SULLIVAN FOODS
Think Sullivan Foods for Your Lawn and Garden Needs! Lawn and Garden Center Opens May 3
Plants • Mulch • Tools • and More! 1102 Meriden Street • Mendota 815-539-9341
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Sullivan’s Foods - Mendota
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW... Honoree Banquet Lanny Slevin
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Date & Time: Thursday, June 2 | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Venue: The Auditorium Ballroom 109 Wright St., LaSalle
n Perso
Costs Includes: Dinner and Induction Ceremony *Cocktail hour prior to dinner (cash bar)
Watch in print and online for the announcing of this year’s inductees
To honor the 2022 Class
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Kurt Bruno-State Farm Insurance | Hall High School | Starved Rock Media Edge of Your Seat Podcast | Sullivan Foods-Mendota & Princeton | DePue Men’s Club | Debo Hardware | Connecting Point Bureau Valley High School | Central Bank | Eureka Savings Bank | Ottawa High School | L-P High School | Maze Lumber St. Bede Academy | Hartauer Insurance Agency | Princeton High School Boosters
Dose Insurance
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ANNUITIES AUTO FARM FREE QUOTE HEALTH HOME INDEPENDENTLY OWNED LIFE LONGTERM CARE MAPD MEDICARE METLIFE MUTUAL OF OMAHA OGLESBY PRESCRIPTION PLANS PROGRESSIVE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RENTERS RETIREMENT SUPPLEMENTS
Specializing in Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans for Seniors DOSE AGENCY SM-LA1976521
Health, Life and Annuity Specialists Auto, Home, Commercial
120 E Walnut Oglesby 815-883-8616
Linda Dose Senior Care Advisor
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