NewsTribune Readers’ Choice
Survey Results
The
29th Annual READERS’ CHOICE
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Congratulations to our winners and all the others who received votes! Dear Readers,
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elcome to our 29th annual Readers’ Choice Results section! We began taking your votes on July 1 and the voting process took place through July 24. We received votes from just under 2000 people and the ballots contained over 85,000 total votes.
We did have rules in place to make this as accurate as possible. You could only vote once per day per email address. The winners were determined by who received the most votes in each category. We also listed those who came in second and third in each category. The Honorable Mentions are listed alphabetically and include the Top 7 (after first, second and third) in each category if possible. This poll is designed to be fun for NewsTribune readers. Please take the time to stop at all the businesses listed and compare for yourself. You may find a new favorite for next year! We hope you enjoy this year’s section, and thank you for voting. Congratulations to all of our winners and honorable mentions! Sincerely, Jeanette Smith
Advertising Director
Stone Jug Barbeque Haze Smoke House Tony’s Butt Shack BBQ
Jacks Tap Rip’s Chicken Bulldog’s Bar 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Clover Club Flo’s Jack’s Tap Niel & Shorty’s BBQ Company Rip’s Chicken Skoogs Pub & Grill The Right Spice Supper Club
Favorite Place for Brunch Brandy’s Starved Rock Lodge Liberty Family Restaurant
1st 2nd 3rd
Favorite Outdoor Dining Riverfront Bar & Grill Starved Rock Lodge Uptown Grill
Uptown Grill Cajun Connection Rip’s Chicken 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Angelo’s Restaurant & Pizza China House Cindy’s on 39 Fajitas Hank’s Farm Restaurant Hy-Vee Mark Allen’s American Kitchen Master Buffet
1st 2nd 3rd
We appreciate our members for voting us
No. 1 Favorite Credit Union, A Favorite Mortgage Company and A Favorite Financial Institution.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: BASH Brandy’s Mario’s Maples Spring Valley Boat Club The Right Spice Supper Club Verucchi’s Ristorante
Federally Insuraed by NCUA
2813 Plaza Drive • Peru 815-223-6602 • www.financialplus.org
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Favorite Place for Wings Skoog’s Pub & Grill Rip’s Chicken Smitty’s
Favorite Place for Lunch
HONORABLE MENTION: Alexander Park Tavern Flo’s House of Hunan Jakes Pour House Jalapenos Riverfront Bar & Grill Root Beer Stand Uptown Grill
HONORABLE MENTION: Aces & Eight’s Bridgetenders Clover Club Club Fifty-Five Dick’s Jakes Pour House Prime Quarter Psycho Silo Skoogs Pub & Grill Spratt’s Tap Uptown Grill
Favorite Place for Seafood
Favorite All You Can Eat Buffet
Igloo Drive-In Rip’s Chicken John’s Place
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Haze Smoke House Jalapenos Lou’s LaGrotto Rip’s Tavern Stone Jug The Root Beer Stand
HONORABLE MENTION: Big Apple Cindy’s on 39 Country House Restaurant Gold Mine Restaurant Hank’s Farm House of Hunan John’s place Mario’s Maples
House of Hunan Starved Rock Lodge Mario’s Maples
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Favorite Bar
1st 2nd 3rd
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HONORABLE MENTION: Al’s Bella Vista Alexande Park Tavern Clover Club Flo’s Jacks Tap Jakes Pour House Lou’s LaGrotto Stone Jug Barbeque
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Favorite Deli Hy-Vee Spring Valley Supermarket The Cheese Shop HONORABLE MENTION: De Milios Fourth Street Bakery Illinois Valley Food & Deli Jimmy Johns Kramer’s Obee’s Sub Shoppe
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Favorite Place for Burgers
Favorite Italian Restaurant
Jakes Pour House Rip’s Chicken Igloo Diner
Verucchi’s Ristorante Peru Pizza House Mona’s Italian Food
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Aces &Eight’s Alexander Park Tavern B. A. S. H. Cabin Fever Bar & Grill Flo’s Johns place Skoog’s Pub and Grill Spoons
HONORABLE MENTION: Alfano’s Pizza Angelo’s Bellucio’s Capponi’s Restaurant Casa Mia Garzanelli’s Supper Club Lou’s LaGrotto R Grotto Ristorante
Favorite Place for Steak
Favorite Mexican Restaurant
Prime Quarter Steakhouse Uptown Grill The Right Spice Supper Club
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Annie’s Hideaway Brandy’s Casa Mia Lounge & Restaurant Clover Club Mario’s Maples Mark Allens’ American Kitchen The Study Woodys Steak House
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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
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Favorite Asian Restaurant House of Hunan B.A.S.H. Oriental Kitchen HONORABLE MENTION: Bayou Express Chans Garden Restaurant China House Hy-Vee Master Buffet New Chaim Oriental Garden Restaurant SOB
Hollow Vinyl Siding Solid Core Vinyl
1st 2nd 3rd
Jalapenos Nina’s Market Mr. Salsas
1st 2nd 3rd
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HONORABLE MENTION: Don Javier’s El Zarape Mexican American Restaurant Fajitas La Michoacana Los Ranchitos Lucero’s Supermarket and Mexican Restaurant Mariachis Mickeys Massive Burrito
Favorite Place for Pizza Alfano’s Little Sicily Peru Pizza House Lou’s LaGrotto
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Angelo’s Restaurant & Pizza Bellucio’s Pizza Bianchi’s Pizza Maria’s Pizza Palermos Pizza Cellar Rosatis Sam’s Pizza
Solid Vinyl / Replacement Windows:
• Reinforced construction • Easy to clean • Custom fit & installed • Bow & bays • Insulated thermal glass • All styles & finishes
Aluminum & Steel Siding Aluminum Gutter & Overhang
Entrance Doors Aluminum Storm Doors Storm Windows
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Thanks for voting us one of the BEST BBQ in the area!
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2380 Water Street • Peru • Located Inside South Shore Boat Club • tonysbuttshack.com
Gold Mine Restaurant Liberty Family Restaurant Big Apple Family Restaurant
Favorite Grocery Store 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Cindy’s on 39 Coal Miners Cafe Coffee Cup Country House Country Stop Four & Twenty Cafe Four Star Family Fourth Street Bakery
HONORABLE MENTION: Handy Foods Hennepin Food Mart Illinois Valley Food & Deli P C Foods Save A Lot
Spring Valley Bakery Hy-Vee Lickity Lama 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Anne’s Hideaway Brandy’s Flo’s on Pulaski Mario’s Maples Rolandos The Park Tavern The Study Verucchi’s Ristorante
Favorite Place for Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Tastee Freeze 1st Grandma Rosies’ Sweet Treats 2nd Twisty Freeze 3rd HONORABLE MENTION: Filling Station Johns Place Starved Rock Lodge The Root Beer Stand Time Out Tones Cones
1st 2nd 3rd
Favorite Bakery
Favorite Place for Prime Rib The Right Spice Supper Club Uptown Grill Woody’s Steak House
Hy-Vee Spring Valley Supermarket Sullivan’s Foods
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Centeno Sweets Christy’s Kitchen Flour House Fourth Street Bakery Steve’s Bake Shop Sullivan’s The Ottawa Bakery Tiers of Joy
You and Your Satisfaction are our Top Priority. Thank You Illinois Valley for Your Vote of Confidence!
Bart Hartauer, CIC 613 1st Street LaSalle 815.223.1795
Favorite Catering Service Hy-Vee Rip’s Chicken Stone Jug Barbeque
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Bernardi’s Country Catering Flo’s Mark Allens American Kitchen Paramount Catering Hall Park Tavern The Cheese Shop Verucchi’s Ristorante
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Favorite Place for Breakfast
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Voted your #1 Hardware Store AND #1 for Best Customer Service! A BIG thank you to our loyal customers!
Favorite Fried Chicken Rip’s Chicken Verucchi’s Ristorante The Coal Company
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Al’s Bella Vista Clover Club Corral Inn Tavern Hy-Vee Jack’s Tap Marine Corps League Prime Time Mario’s Maples Park Tavern Riverfront Bar & Grill The Right Spice Supper Club
Favorite Place to Buy Meat Hy-Vee Spring Valley Supermarket Wyanet Locker
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1713 4th St., Downtown Peru
(815) 223-0461
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Mon-Thur 7-5:30 • Fri 7-5 • Sat 7-5 • Closed Sundays
We’re happy to thank the voters for selecting us your
First Place Choice for Wings!
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Country Village Meats Handy Foods Hennepin Food Mart Illinois Valley Food & Deli P C Foods Polancic Save-a-Lot Sullivan’s Foods
HONORABLE MENTION: Jen Znaniecki Lickety Lama Martha Lushina Spring Valley Bakery Steve’s Bakery Sullivan’s Foods Tiers of Joy Wanda McNally
Hy-Vee Little Lotus Spring Valley Supermarket
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Handy Foods Illinois Valley Food & Deli Sullivan’s foods
Favorite Liquor Store Rudy’s Liquor Store Hy-Vee Valley News
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: 351 Mini Mart Becks Herman’s Package Liquor Store Jays Liquors Lakeside Liquor Sullivan’s Foods Village Green House Liquor Shop
Favorite Place for Coffee The Bean Box Gold Mine Fourth Street Bakery
Favorite Custom Cake Christy’s Kitchen Hy-Vee Kelsey’s Kakes
Favorite Produce Department
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Flour House Bakery & Coffee Four & Twenty Cafe Four Star Jeremiah Joes Johns Place Liberty family restaurant McDonald’s Sally Sue’s Coffee
Also voted one of your Favorite Bars, and Place to go for BBQ and Wings!
Thank You for Voting us #1 Wrecker Service
155 Mill St. Utica
815-667-5800
HAPPY’S SUPER SERVICE
101 E. Dakota St. • Spring Valley • 815-663-8311 SM-LA1804361
SOB 1st Riverfront Bar & Grill Double Country Restaurant
Favorite Place for Live Music 2nd 3rd
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT Favorite Annual Event
HONORABLE MENTION: Celebrate La Salle DePue Boat Races Hennepin 4th of July Ladd Daze La Salle BBQ and Blues Oglesby Summer Fun Fest Princeton Homestead
1st 2nd 3rd
Thank You for Your Faith in Us!
HONORABLE MENTION: Bulldogs Bar Club 55 Gunsmoke Grill Haze Smokehouse Hegeler Carus Mansion Concerts Princeton Summer Street Concerts Riverfront Bar & Grill Uptown Grill
HONORABLE MENTION: Cafe 129 Fonditas Garzanelli’s Supper Club Lil Mad Cafe Gourmet Shop Omega Bar & Grill The 308 Streator Thyme
Burgoo Cops 4 Cancer Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
Jamie’s Outpost Starved Rock Lodge Pyscho Silo
Favorite Banquet Facility 1st 2nd 3rd
Senica’s Oak Ridge Celebrations 150 Starved Rock Lodge HONORABLE MENTION: Hornbaker’s Barn Mario’s Maples Oglesby Elks Paramount Rip’s Chicken Senica’s Deer Park Club The Cider Mill Uptown Grill
1st 2nd 3rd
Voted #1 Fitness Center and Weight Loss Center Also voted a Favorite for Daycare!
300 Walnut Drive, Peru 815-223-7904 • www.ivymca.com
We Proudly Stand By Our Mission.... Illinois Valley Community Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional care through a commitment to clinical excellence and compassion for every patient, every day.
815.223.3300 www.ivch.org SM-LA1804214
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Best NEW Restaurant (less than a year)
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Thank You!
Voted #1 Pool & Spa Store
Favorite Place for Video Gaming Zeg’s Video Gaming Bulldog’s Bar Flo’s
1st 2nd 3rd
Favorite Place to Bowl
99.3 FM WAJK 103.9 FM WLPO - AM Illinois Valley Podcast
1st 2nd 3rd
101 Village Square Bradley 815-939-4600
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#1 Favorite Radio Station
#2 Favorite Radio Station
HONORABLE MENTION: 100.9 FM WBZG 101.1 FM WGLC 102.1 FM WALS 106.1 FM WYYS 95.3 Jack FM 96.5 FM WLWF Hard Rock Radio Network
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Baker Lake Hegeler Carus Mansion Hennepin Canal I & M Canal Lake DePue Psycho Silo Saloon Red Covered Bridge Spring Valley Historic Association Museum
John Spencer Johnny Iroc Abby Zukowski HONORABLE MENTION: Big Tuna Brad Spelich Dog Jeremy Aitken Jon Shap Rod Thorson Sammie Sloppy Joe
Honorable Mention
John Spencer #1 Radio Host
Abby Zukowski Rod Thorson & Jeremy Aitken #3 Radio Host Honorable Mention
THANK YOU for listening and VOTING!!!
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1st 2nd 3rd
Favorite Local Radio Host
Favorite Landmark Starved Rock State Park Matthieson State Park Westclox Building & Museum
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Chapel Hill Golf Course Dayton Ridge Golf Club Edgewood Golf Course Pine Hills South Bluff Golf Course Wyaton Hills Golf Course
Favorite Radio Station
HONORABLE MENTION: Bowl Rite Crown Lanes Centre Dettores Bowling Dickinson House Elks Lodge PinHeads Naplate
1817 Fourth Street Peru 815-224-4676 jtspools.com
Spring Creek Golf Course Senica’s Oak Ridge Deer Park Golf Course
HONORABLE MENTION: Cabin fever Clover club Club 55 Jacks Tap Ladd Lanes Maria’s Hot Slots Riverfront Bar & Grill Softails
I V Super Bowl Ladd Lanes Pin Splitters Princeton
1761 Chessie Lane Ottawa 815-433-4664
Favorite Golf Course
Spring Valley, IL Since 1914
No. 1 Favorite Italian Restaurant No. 2 Favorite Friend Chicken Favorite Place for Seafood Favorite Catering Service Favorite Place for Prime Rib 600 N Greenwood St., Spring Valley | 815-663-6431 • 815-664-5152
1st 2nd 3rd
Giovanni’s Sales & Service Jeff Perry Buick A&B Garage
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Coronet Dodge Fulmer’s Towing & Service Center Grosenbach’s Auto Repair Happy’s King Tire Pro Body Shop Route 71 Steven’s Service Center
Favorite Auto Body Shop La Salle Body & Fender Pro Body Shop The Fender Menders
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Autocraft Collision Center Beard Brothers Fisher Autobody Heartland Auto Mike’s Pro Shop Oscar’s Automotive Route 71 Auto Body Spring Valley Auto Body
Giovannis Sales & Service Jeff Perry Grosenbach’s Auto Repair
Cool and Comfortable Clothing
1st 2nd 3rd
Great Selection of Summer Clothing for Work and Play
HONORABLE MENTION: King Tire A & B Garage Al Cioni Ford Baldin’s Garage Bill Walsh Coronet Dodge Oscars Automotive Spring Valley Ford
Favorite Used Car Dealership Giovanni’s Service & Sales Jeff Perry Buick Bill Walsh Automotive
1st 2nd 3rd
• All Sizes Shorts, Regulars, Big and Tall
HONORABLE MENTION: Al Cioni Ford Coronet Dodge Duffys Auto Sales JP Motors Prescott Brothers Schimmer Automotive Family Spring Valley Ford Tri County Auto Sales
• Everything from dress to casual to work clothes • Lots of American-Made Merchandise FREE In-House Tailoring
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Favorite New Car Dealership
Favorite Tire Store King Tire Big Boys Tires & Service Pomp’s Tire
Favorite Oil Change
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Bill Walsh Blains Farm & Fleet Grosenbach’s Auto Repair & Tires Happy’s Jeff Perry Schimmer Ford Seig Tires Spring Valley Ford
Jeff Perry Buick Schimmer Dealerships Bill Walsh Automotive
815-223-0695
Rt. 6, Downtown Peru
Open Mon.- Sat. 9-5, closed Thursdays
1st 2nd 3rd
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FAVORITE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Favorite Auto Repair
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Thank you for voting us your favorite bowling center! Come see the NEWLY remodeled
Favorite Auto Detailing Mike Blairs Detailing Shade Tree Detailing Olson’s Car Care
Favorite Car Wash 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Beard Brothers Jeff Perry Buick Kirby’s Detailing Performance Detailing Pro Body Shop Sam Volpe Shane’s Shine Shop The Fender Menders
Happy’s Super Service Senica’s Interstate Towing La Salle Body & Fender
New Expanded Food Menu! New website: www.ivsuperbowl.com Text IVSB to 55678 to earn rewards while you bowl and receive FREE game and our bowling specials!
HONORABLE MENTION: Adam’s towing Fender Menders King Tire Kotecki’s Service Ramer Automotive & Towing Route 71 Auto Body Scholle Towing & Body Shop
4242 Mahoney Dr., Peru 815-223-5085
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: BP Granville Dolphin Car Wash Oglesby Car Wash Precision Auto Wash Precision Auto Wash, Princeton Precision Auto Wash, Spring Valley Route 6 Pro Wash
Favorite Wrecker Service
• 3 HD projector TV’s • 3 Dart Machines • More arcade games
Super Wash, Peru Clean Getaway Express Tunnel Wash Super Wash, Spring Valley
1st 2nd 3rd
FAVORITE HEALTH & BODY Most Respected Physical Therapy Clinic St. Margaret’s Center for Physical Rehab IVCH Center for Physical Rehab & Aquatics City Center Rehabilitation
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Athletico Liberty Village Bounce Back Center OSF Saint Paul OSF St. Elizabeth Perry Memorial Rehab
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We’re Proud to be Voted #1 Financial Institution and #1 Place for Mortgages.
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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
Member FDIC
PeruFederalSavings.com | 815.223.4300 SM-LA1804902
Favorite Chiropractic Practice
Liberty Village Heritage Health Veterans Home
Dr. Gergovich Chiropractic Mertes Chiropractic Spring Valley Chiropractic
1st 2nd 3rd
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HONORABLE MENTION: Aperion Care Spring Valley Country Comfort Heartland Health Care Center JPO Retirement Home La Salle County Nursing Home Liberty Village, Princeton, Ottawa Pavilion Stone Croft Village
HONORABLE MENTION: Farrell Chiropractic Illinois Valley Chiropractic LTD Mac Chiropractic Marty Chiropractic Clinic Oglesby Family Chiropractic River Valley Chiropractic Roger T. Miller, DC Yepsen Chiropractic
Most Respected Local Medical Facility
Favorite Hair Salon
St. Margaret’s Health Illinois Valley Community Hospital OSF St. Paul
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Morris Hospital OSF St. Elizabeth OSF, Sheffield Perry Memorial Hospital
Favorite Day Spa Downstairs on First Butterfly Landing Medi-Spa Unwind at Westclox
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Ariva Skincare & Day Spa Head Hunter Salon & Day Spa Permanent Images Salt Tree Yoga Skin Dimensions Day Spa @ Soderstrom Skin Sophisticuts Spa Annabellas Day Spa The Studio Princeton
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Most Respected Retirement Living Facility
Ambrosis Rustique Hair Studio Studio 718 Hair Salon
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautique by Rosanna Great Clips Hairs Whats Happening Jean Arthur Salon Luscious Moi Salon Meraki Salon on 71 Sophisticuts
Favorite Pharmacy Hy-Vee Pharmacy Arkins Rexall Drugs Johnson Pharmacy
1st 2nd 3rd
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HONORABLE MENTION: Axline Pharmacy Fawcetts Pharmacy Princeton Pharmacy Schotts Wenona Pharmacy
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VOTED #1 GOLF COURSE 2020 Readers Choice
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1133 Wenzel Road • Peru OPEN 24 HOURS
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Favorite Fitness Center
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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.
Favorite Dentist 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Anytime Fitness Bureau County Metro Center CrossFit 56 Hancock Power Fit JJR Next Level LP CrossFit Ottawa Nautilus’s
Favorite Tanning Salon 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Anytime Fitness Butterfly Landing/Dr Kinsella CrossFit 56 Hancock power fit Jazzercize JJR Next Level Fitness and Training Seattle Suttons Healthy Eating Weight Watchers
Favorite Nail Salon SM-LA1806001
on Route 6 at the west edge of Peru MON-FRI 10-6 • SAT 10-5 CLOSED SUNDAY steinbergsfurniture.com 815-223-6598
VOTED A FAVORITE PLACE FOR LUNCH! Thanks for voting us a s your favorite! Also voted a favorite for Outdoor Dining and Place for Ice Cream!
Hollywood Nails Downstairs on First Spa Annabella HONORABLE MENTION: Alexa Kettman Grace’s Natural Nails Lee Nails Luscious Moi Salon Merle Norman Secret Nails Studio 718 Hair Salon The Studio
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Dina Lunkin DDS Dr. Lee Ceresa DDS Elvin Krabill DDS John Derango DDS Michael Grabowski DDS Robert Dawe, DDS Steven Ludford DDS Tim Puhr DDS
Favorite Weight Loss Center Illinois Valley YMCA X-ercise Science Planet Fitness
David Safranski DMD Ed Monroe DDS Terrence Kunkel DDS
1st 2nd 3rd
Jamaka Me Tan Planet Fitness Valley Tanning
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Hairs What’s Happening Head Hunter Salon & Day Spa JC Headquarters Life’s A Beach Tanning Center Luscious Moi Salon Skin Dimensions Day Spa at Soderstrom Skin Institute Sunset Tan The Studio in Princeton
Favorite Eye Care Clinic Blanco Kays Eyecare Eye Care Professionals All About Eyes
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Bard Optical Bureau Valley Vision Care/Dr. Jon McCutchan,OD Finkelstein Eye Associates Gailey Eye Clinic Illinois Valley Eye Care/ Dr Kunkel Jeff Dzik/ Walmart Vision
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• Salt Water Coral and Fish • Fresh Water Fish • Small Animals • Reptiles • Birds • Pet Foods & Supplies
Eddie’s Pet Shop 3015 E. 3rd Rd. • LaSalle • 815-223-0043 0043 43 3
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Rt. 6 • LaSalle • 815-223-2351 SM-LA1805797
Stacey Pohar Family Illinois Valley YMCA Caring Hands Daycare
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HONORABLE MENTION: Dr. Peter J. Meier Dr Bishop Gary Hoelle DPM Jeffrey Crowhurst Mendota Foot & Ankle Clinic Raymond Meyer MD
HONORABLE MENTION: Curtain Climbers Diane Keffer Kim Filipiak Sandy Smith Step by Step The Kids Place Tiny Treasures Zearing Child Enrichment Center
Favorite Hearing Clinic Illinois Valley Ear, Nose & Throat St. Margaret’s ENT Hammers Hearing Care
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Auditorri & Associates Beltone Hearing Center Miracle Ear Streator Hearing Center Theos Audiology Solutions
Favorite Home Improvement Specialist Maze Lumber Debo ace hardware Pro Remodeling HONORABLE MENTION: Ace Hardware, Princeton Builder’s Choice I V Construction KoolMaster Lamps Home Improvement M. Bird Construction Mark Lucas Trigs & Son Vaini Home Improvement
1st 2nd 3rd
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Favorite Real Estate Company Coldwell Banker, Todays Realtors Janko Realty & Development Malooley-Dahm Realty
1st 2nd 3rd
THANK YOU! FOR VOTING US NO. 1 FAVORITE FOOT CARE CLINIC
HONORABLE MENTION: Blackhawk Realty Century 21 Gonet Realty Harvest Realty Homestead Realty Landmark Realty McConville Realty & Auctioneering Starved Rock Realty
Corns • Bunions • Calluses • Ingrown Toenails Warts • Heel Pain • Office Surgery Medicare Assignments
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Leonard Kuzmicki DPM
Favorite Mortgage Company Peru Federal Savings Bank Eureka Savings Bank North Central Bank HONORABLE MENTION: Central Bank Financial Plus Credit Union First Federal Savings Bank First State Bank Heartland Bank & Trust Illini State Ban Spring Valley City Bank State Bank of Cherry
1st 2nd 3rd
St. Margaret’s Medical Building 600 E. First St. • Spring Valley
Mon-Thur 9am-5pm • Fri 9am-3pm
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SPRING VALLEY FOOT CLINIC
Downtown La Salle SM-LA1806147
Cody R Burroughs, Agent Spring Valley, IL 61362 Bus: 815-664-5302
SM-LA1806308
Favorite Daycare Center
Spring Valley Foot Clinic Larry Kettner DPM Nicholas Tabor DPM
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Accepting New Patients
Evening & Saturday Appointments
Thank You for voting us
#1 Eyecare in the area! Your comprehensive exam includes:
• Spring Valley Office (sitting left to right): Nikki-Practice Coordinator, Angie- Practice Adminstrator (standing left to right): Katie-Receptionist, Rhonda-Tech, Carrie-Optician, Nyree-Optician, Emily-Tech
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Retinal Imaging included in every exam at no add. charge Glaucoma emphasis Low Vision Contact Lenses
Morris Office (left to right): Kim-Receptionist, Jacky-Optician, Sarah-Office Manager, Olivia-Receptionist, Trisha-Receptionist, Kathy-Tech, Angie-Practice Administrator
Jeff Blanco, OD
Ryan Kays, OD
Elise Corgiat, OD
We make your satisfaction our priority!
Providers for VSP, EyeMed, Spectera, Humana – VCP, Medicare and most commercial insurances
200 W Dakota St • Spring Valley • 815-663-8281 1802 Division St • Morris • 815-942-3062
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Favorite Real Estate Agent Favorite Attorney 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Bob Huber Christine Dalhm Christine Schweickert Erin Karlosky Katrina Jerrell Mike Gonet Pat Majors Pietro Alfano
Julie Ajster Nick Balestri John Balestri HONORABLE MENTION: Alissa Gearhart Gary Peterlin Jacob Frost John Duncan Pat Barry Richard Fiocchi Todd Martin Walt Zukowski
Favorite Insurance Agent
Favorite Travel Agency
Cody Burroughs, State Farm Agent Bart Hartauer John Pini - State Farm
La Salle County Travel Travel Connections Brittany Hill
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Cherish Kellett Dave Yepsen Jessica Strauch Kurt Bruno State Farm Lori Dippel Lori Janko Wilke Mark Pyszka Mike Zamin Zack Giovanine
Favorite Financial Planner Cody Burroughs - State Farm Steve Lamis-Edward Jones Jim Spelich (Raymond James) HONORABLE MENTION: Alec Hueneburg Chris Cyr Dale Tieman Edward Jones John Pini Mark Witek Nicholas Potthoff, Robert Ankiewicz, Jr Steve Witek
1st 2nd 3rd
Your Favorite Flooring Covering Store for Over 70 Years
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815-220-0411
2020
10-6 Mon. - Fri. • 10-5 Sat.
1st 2nd 3rd
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How Sweet!!!
#1Bakery!!! Thank you for voting us
SPRING VALLEY BAKERY 119 W St Paul Street, Spring Valley • 815-664-5102
Favorite Credit Union
FULL LINE BAKERY INCLUDING SPECIAL ORDER CAKES. WHOLESALE DELIVERIES.
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: American Nickeloid Holy Family Oglesby Federal Credit Union Ottawa Hiway CU
Tuesday-Sunday 5 a.m.-noon • Closed Monday.
A trendy little boutique with big personality. • apparel • jewelry • handbags
• shoes • accessories
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Spring Valley • LaSalle
Thank You for making us your #1 bicycle shop Temporary hours due to Covid-19: weekdays 10-5 Saturdays 10-4
4431 North Progress Blvd. East of Menards SM-LA1805242
The
3315 Frontage Rd. - Peru
HONORABLE MENTION: All Points Travel of Ottawa Bridge street travel Experience Travel Magical Moments Vacations / Nancy Mattingly Ottawa Travel Pineapple Escapes, LLC. Rainbow Travel Travel West
Financial Plus Credit Union Illinois Valley Credit Union Streator Onized Credit Union
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Thank you for voting us #1 Flooring store and #2 Best Customer Service!
1st 2nd 3rd
815.223.2500
223 E. St. Paul St. • Spring Valley 633 1st St. • LaSalle
www.amiaboutique.com
Thank You for voting us your
#1 place to buy Woman’s Clothing!
Thank You for Voting us #1 Buffet & Asian Restaurant a Also voted ce la p te ri vo fa for Lunch!
House Of Hunan 2718 4TH STREET • PERU • IL 61354
SM-LA1804698
815•223•0969
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Wendy Fulmer Bonnie Lester Beverly Malooley
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Your Dog’s
Home Away From
Home!
Favorite Auction Service
Favorite Hotel/Motel
Kolowski Auction Service McConville Realty & Auctioneering Burkart Auction Service
Starved Rock Lodge Holiday Inn Express LaQuinta Inn
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Bullock Auction Service Lauf Auction Service Rediger’s Auction service Sewards Auction Service Tumbleson Auction Co
Favorite Financial Institution Not only will your pet feel at home, but we also guarantee excellent service so that your pet won’t even remember that you’re away! With all that we provide, you can feel at ease knowing that your dogs are in great hands.
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& Voted a Favorite for Customer Service!
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Peru Federal Savings Bank Heartland Bank & Trust North Central Bank HONORABLE MENTION: Eureka Savings Bank Financial Plus Credit Union First State Bank Hometown Bank Illini State Bank IVCU Spring Valley City Bank State Bank of Cherry
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: AmericInn Princeton Days Inn Fairfield Inn Grand Bear Lodge Hampton Inn Holiday inn Kishauwau on the Vermilion Spring Valley Inn
Favorite Pet Grooming Fetching Friedas Grooming by Carlyat Andy’s Pet Shop A Dippity Doggie Spa HONORABLE MENTION: Best in the West Bureau Valley Vet Dirty Dawgs Grooming Tails Jenny’s Puppy Cuts Paws Here Paws on First
3266 E 1st Road | Peru, IL 815-878-5883 | lochcountrysidekennel.com
We Nailed It!
We are proud to be serving this community for over 170 years. Thank you for your faith and trust in us!
Voted #1 Home Improvement Specialist! Also voted a favorite Siding & Window specialist, Hardware Store, Place for Flooring and Landscaping
Along Peru’s Historic Riverfront 1100 Water St. | Peru, IL | www.mazelumber.com SM-LA1805147
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
Favorite Pet Store
Favorite Bicycle Shop 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Brothers County Supply Fetching Friedas
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Blooms on Elm Blythe Flowers & Garden Center DeVine Floral Designs & Tanning Floralcrest Florist & Greenhouse Flowers by Julia Flowers Plus The Flower Bar Tonis Flower & Gift Shop TPM Stems
Favorite Jewelry Store Sasso Jewelry & Gifts Kay Jewelers Bruce Jewelers
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Zales Jewelers Valley Flowers & Gifts VanDuzer Jewelers Chain Link & Gemstone Kevin Kelly
Favorite Computer Repair Service Connecting Point Computer Center Technology Made Easy Dave’s PC Shop
1st 2nd 3rd
Thank You For Voting Us Your
#1 Mexican Restaurant
Favorite Children’s Boutique
Favorite Florist Valley Flowers & Gifts Hy-Vee Floral Petals by Peyton
Bike Works Royal Auto Supply Steve’s
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: BC Computer Computer Spa DC Technology Mark Karlosky Consulting Pro Technologies Quintech. Princeton IL
Milk Moustache Amia Boutique Hadlee & Reed’s Place
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1st 2nd 3rd
Favorite Men’s Clothing Store Vlastnik’s Menswear That Guys Secret Scout
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Anderson’s Bell’s Clothing Rashid’s Mens Wear
SM-LA1805607
Thank You to ALL of our Customers! We are proud to be
Your #1 place for Ice Cream
Favorite Woman’s Boutique Amia Boutique Bold and Curvy Cato
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Charming Louise Five 22 Four Seasons Kelley Cawley Boutique Little Blue Dress Peaces of Fashion SAS The Studio
for the 29th year in a row. Serving delicious soft serve ice cream to the Illinois Valley for 70 years!!! 309 E Dakota Spring Valley
(815) 664-2736 SM-LA1805291
For 54 years, we have been proud to serve the Illinois Valley...
Favorite Woman’s Shoe Store Peaces of Fashion Amia Boutique Kelley Cawley Boutique HONORABLE MENTION: Bold and Curvy Nicilynn Shoes The Beautique by Rosanna Wild Hearts Boutique
See you tomorrow!
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Favorite Grocery Store Favorite Bakery
Favorite Place to Buy Meat Favorite Place for Custom Cakes Favorite Produce Department Favorite Liquor Store Mendota • Princeton
SM-LA1805433
1622 Fourth Street Downtown Peru 815-223-1052 • cpointcc.com • M-F 9-6 SM-LA1805430
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Eddies Pet Shop Andy’s Pet Shop Tanks
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YOU’VE GIVEN US A HUGE THUMBS UP and we’re grateful to celebrate this recognition with the lowest rates in the area:
Peru | Princeton www.ivcu.com 815-224-2667
Loan rates starting at
2.99%
USTOMERS WHO VOTED US THEIR FAVORITE! THANK YOU TO OUR C VOTED #1 AUTO REPAIR, PLACE FOR OIL CHANGES AND USED CAR SALES
815-220-0848
Shermans Grassers Plumbing & Heating Johns Service & Sales
Over 30 Years Experience in Automotive Repairs
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Debo Ace Hardware Home Hardware M & D Resale Shanleys TV & Appliance Center Shaw Appliance Valley Appliance Sales
Favorite Carpet Cleaning Service Andy’s Karpet Kleaning Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner ServiceMaster Cleaning Services
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Giovannis
Favorite Appliance Store
HONORABLE MENTION: Chem Dry, Jim Bibula IV Clean Team Jim Sprong Oxy-Green
1st 2nd 3rd
Favorite Garden Center/ Nursery Hornbaker Gardens The Corner Garden Seatonville Greenhouse
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Danchris Nursery & Landscaping Ekana Nursery & Landscaping Farmhouse Designs Hy-Vee Pavers & More Peru Greenhouse Wilson’s
Favorite Heating/Cooling Grassers Plumbing & Heating Town & Country Services Johns Service & Sales
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Chapmans Mechanical Systems CMS Plumbing Dave Passini plumbing Dave Torchia/ Quality Electric Kettman Heating & Plumbing Lenhausen Heating & Plumbing Phelps Summit
Let Us Find Your Next Automobile! 1225 Wenzel Rd. • Peru Check Out Our Great Selection On Our Website! giovannisautoil.com
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PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY, PROUD TO BE YOUR FAVORITE!
VOTED #1 GROCERY STORE! Voted #1
Meat Department • Produce Department • Deli • Pharmacy • Catering • Fried Chicken • Custom Cakes • Bakery
Voted a Favorite For:
• Buffet • Asian Restaurant • Liquor Department
• Floral Department • Garden Center • Customer Service
1651 Midtown Road • Peru • 815-223-5219 SM-LA1805205
Favorite Electrician 1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Chad Thrasher Dave Thompson Dave Torchia/ Quality Electric Elmore Electric Ficek Electric GL Scheri Electric Tri Town Electric Vic Burris Vince Gatza
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HONORABLE MENTION: D & M Landscaping & Excavating Danchris Nursery & Landscaping Ekana Nursery & Landscaping Fiocchi’s Job Shop, Ladd Hornbaker Gardens, Inc. Peru Greenhouse R & R Landscaping Taylor’s Way (Taylor’s Turf)
Favorite Furniture Store 1st 2nd 3rd
JTS Pools Illinois Valley Fence & Pool Anderson Pool Supply
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: The Great Escape Ulrich Installations
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: I V Construction M. Bird Construction Peoria Siding & Window Princeton Gutters, Siding, & Windows Pro Remodeling Ray Swanson Construction Co. RP Lumber Windows and Siding Unlimited
PLACE TO BUY TIRES FAVORITE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WRECKER SERVICE & PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE
LaSalle
THANK YOU for voting us your 1 Carpet Cleaner
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Favorite Siding & Windows Koolmaster Maze Lumber Builders Choice
Thank you for 19 voting us your
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Favorite Pool/Spa Dealer
TNT Lawncare 1st Wilson Landscaping & Nursery 2nd Jake’s lawn and Tree Service 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Curley’s Furniture DJs Carpet, Furniture & More Dons Furniture Goods Interiors Unlimited Meyers Furniture
Fran Szott’s Carpet & Flooring DJs Carpet, Furniture & More Wyanet Carpet
HONORABLE MENTION: Carpet Weavers Floor to Ceiling Granville Floor & Wall Covering Johnson’s Carpet Shop Maze Lumber Trainor Flooring
Favorite Landscape Company
Steinberg’s Furniture Shermans Turk Furniture
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Favorite Carpet/ Flooring Store
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We will continue to work hard to be the best carpet cleaner in the Illinois Valley.
Brad Kunkel Certified Technician
Matt Oberholz Call or Text 815-894-2042 • Commercial & Residential • Seatonville, IL Certified Technician
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Thank You
for voting us your # 1 Landscape Company
Lawn Care / Snow Removal General Landscaping Seeding, Sodding & Mulch Shrub Trimming Spring & Fall Cleanup Residential & Commercial Lawn Care • Free Estimates • Fully Insured SM-LA1805760
815-663-2321 Comfortable Feet Make For a Great Day
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BARS IN THE IV! Come enjoy our large patio while practicing social distancing during this time!
SHOE STORE
• Vionic • Earth • Hey Dude • Jambu
Peaces
of
Fashion
733 First street • LaSalle • 815-228-1116 • peacesoffashion.com SM-LA1805783
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Town & Country Services Guisti Electric Matthew Paul
Thank you for voting us #1 place for pizza!!! 2020 The
29th Annual READERS’ CHOICE
Serving: PIZZA, PASTA, SUBS, RIBS, GYROS, TACOS, SANDWICHES, APPETIZERS, DESSERTS & MORE. 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
SM-LA1806278
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
Favorite Hardware Store
Progress Park Veterinary Hospital 1st Bureau Valley Veterinary 2nd Bridgeview Veterinary Hospital 3rd
Debo Ace Hardware Princeton Ace Hardware Maze
HONORABLE MENTION: Ancare Veterinary Clinic Animal Care Clinic Chessie Lane Animal Hospital Country Side Animal Clinic Fox Valley Vet Mendota Companion Animal Centre Novak-Wrinker Veterinary Clinic Wenona Vet Care
Favorite Kennel
815-663-9081 or 664-5422 • 115 W. St. Paul • Spring Valley
Loch Countryside Kennel Starved Rock Pet Resort/ Fetching Friedas Ancare Veterinary Clinic HONORABLE MENTION: Animal Care Clinic Best in the West Bridgeview Veterinary Hospital Countryside Animal Clinic Heather Bishop Norway Kennels Paws Here Play and Stay Dog Lounge
Thank you for Voting Us the Top Choice for Furniture & Appliances Store!
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Home Hardware Ottawa John Jr’s True Value Stephenitch
Best Customer Service Debo’s Ace Hardware Szott ‘s Carpet & Flooring Rip’s Chicken
1st 2nd 3rd
HONORABLE MENTION: Blanco Kays Eyecare Eddie’s Pet Shop Giovanni’s Sales and Service Hy-Vee Kramer’s Guns & Supplies Loch Countryside Kennel Sasso Town & Country Services
www.ShermansNow.com SM-LA1806377
Monday - Friday Lounge 4:00 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday Lounge 3:30 p.m. Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday Lounge 3:30 p.m. Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Major credit cards accepted.
Princeton
250 Backbone Rd. Minutes from I-80 815-872-3500 www.primequarter.com
Grilled to Perfection PRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE
If you are new to our area or haven’t tried us yet, now is the time to stop in for a delicious steak dinner!!!
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SM-LA1806158
Thank You for your vote of confidence! Jessica Strauch
1712 4th Street, Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1900 www.myagentisjessica.com Providing Insurance and Financial Services
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#1 FAVORIT FAVOR ITE E NEW RESTAURANT!
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645 First Street, La Salle
Also located in Mendota, Ottawa and Princeton SM-LA1807120
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Thank You for your trust in us.
Thank you for voting me a favorite Financial Advisor.
Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi
James L. Spelich
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Branch Manager Registered Representative with our office You first.
1206 Shooting Park Rd. Peru, IL 61354 james.spelich@raymondjames.com
THANK YOU
for Selecting Us Your #1 Choice for Your Petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re passionate
Dr. Amy Hasty about the health & Dr. Sarah Blair wellness of your pet! 3615 Progress Blvd. | Peru, IL 61354 | 815-224-2858 | ppvhospital.com
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La Salle 815-223-6600
Spring Valley 815-664-2358
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Thank You Illinois Valley for choosing us
#1 Real Estate Company OUR REAL ESTATE AGENTS FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
HONORABLE MENTION
WENDY FULMER
BONNIE LESTER
PIETRO ALFANO
Thank you to our loyal customers and great employees!
Voted #1 Bar in the Illinois Valley! A Favorite Place for BBQ, Wings, Fried Chicken and Video Gaming. SERVING FOOD:
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Every Weekday 11-2 and 5-9pm Saturday: 12-9 Sunday: 12-7
2409 4th Street, Peru 815-223-1088 coldwellbankertoday.com SM-LA1806544
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3 Prizes were randomly awarded from all of participants.
$100 Gift Card
Jim Gergovich La Salle
$50
Gift Card
Heather Raffelson La Salle
$25
Gift Card
Sheila Boyce La Salle
#1 Nail Salon
during such a challenging year due to the pandemic.
Voted a Favorite Heating and Cooling Company and Appliance Store! Thank you for your continued faith in us, it is our pleasure to serve you!
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4327 Rt. 251 • Peru • 815-223-2164
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Thanks for making us a favorite auction company!
McConville Realty & Auctioneering Farmland, Commercial & Residential Appliances • Heating & Cooling • All Types Plumbing Office 815/539-5673 Cell 815/910-5673 mcconvillerealty.com
612 S. Main Street Mendota, IL 61342 mcrlty62@gmail.com
24 Hour Emergency Service 117-123 W. Walnut St. • Oglesby • (815) 883-3637
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David V. Safranski, D.M.D. Christopher Safranski, D.M.D.
Thank you for voting us # Dentist in 2020!!
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229 West Dakota Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-663-8131
Voted #1 Attorney A heartfelt thank you for your faith in me
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THE INJURED
AUTO ACCIDENTS • WORKER’S COMP AND ALL AREAS OF PERSONAL INJURY
1822 FOURTH STREET • PO BOX 255 PERU, IL 61354 AJSTER@COMCAST.NET
JSTER LAW OFFICE
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Julie L. Ajster ATTORNEY AT LAW
815-220-9054
NO PRESSURE • FREE CONSULTATION
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Thank You for Making Us the Most Respected Local Medical Facility. “Best hospital I’ve ever been in, great people make a great hospital.”
“Went there for my knee replacement. Great place!!”
“My surgeon is the best!” “Amazing, professional, kind and compassionate!” “Dr. Perona & Dr. Shin are the best.”
“Three of my four babies were born here!!!! Best OB department by far!!! I only wished all four were!”
“All l have experienced is professionalism and kindness”
“Well deserved!! I have always been treated with respect and Professionalism as an inpatient and outpatient!!” “I never went to St. Margaret’s before, but they saved my mother’s life. From now on it’s St Margaret’s for us!! And a special thank you to Dr. Inciong.”
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NEWS TRIBUNE’S 2020 BEST OF BUREAU COUNTY
#1 Most Respected Hospital
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#1 Most Respected Physical Therapy Clinic
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