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MJL CARWASH CARPET CLEANER AIR FRESHENERS VACUUM QUARTERS BUBBLES CARWASH CHAMOIS ARMOR ALL WAX SHINE BRUSHES SPONGE BUCKET HAND WASH VEHICLES SEMIS AIR DRY SOAP
MJL Carwash
Open 7 Days A Week
• 3 vehicle wash bays - including 1 semi/motor home bay • Vacuum stations • Carpet cleaning station • Quality wash & wax products 608 E. HICKORY ST. • STREATOR, IL 61364
BALL DRILLING BIRTHDAY PARTY BOWLING BALL BOWL MOR STREATOR BUMPERS COSMIC BOWL DAILY SPECIALS DARTS DATE NIGHT FAMILY FUN JAX GRILLE LEAGUES MOONLIGHT BOWL MUSIC VIDEOS PIZZA STRIKE ZONE TENDERLOINS VIDEO GAMING
JAX Grille
Fri. 9:00 PM
COSMIC BOWL Sat. 7:00 PM
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2 Games & Shoes
Join a league & receive a special benefits package
Birthday Parties/Corporate Events Private Parties
Bowling Balls, Bowling Bags, Bowling Shoes and Accessories.
Professional drilled balls by appointment. thestrikezoneproshop.com 309-685-4345
Monday - Saturday
• Tacos • Tenderloins • Burgers
• Wings • Pizza • Sandwiches
YOUR ONE STOP ENTERTAINMENT SPOT Hrs: M-TH 12 - 10 PM Fri. - Sat. 12 - 11 PM | Sun. 4 - 9 PM 2416 N. Bloomington St. • Streator • 815-672-4579 bowlmorstreator.com
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DANCHRIS NURSERY FAMILY OWNED SALATA CAULKINS FLOWERING RUCKUS THE DOG UNILOCK LANDSCAPE HARDSCAPE PLANTING SHADE TREE PAVER PATIO DANCHRIS FAIRY GARDEN EVERGREENS DESIGN INSTALLATION BOULDERS DELIVERY
Garden Center and Gift Shop M-F: 8-5; SAT: 8-5; Closed SUN.
1000 Bernstein, Streator • 815-672-8135 www.danchrisnursery.com nchrisnurs rsery.com
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOOTBALL GROUP EXERCISE HEALTHY LIVING MEMBERSHIPS PRESCHOOL SENIOR EXPO SOCCER SPINNING SWIMMING POOL SWIM TEAM VOLLEYBALL WELLNESS CENTER ZUMBA POUND
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Streator Family YMCA 710 Oakley Avenue • Streator 9:00 am until Noon For Senior Citizens
Sponsored by
Streator Family
YMCA
Flu Shots • Free Health Screenings • Free Giveaways
Mobile Hearing Unit and Mobile Eye Unit on site!
For more information Please Contact: Alex Spencer at a.spencer@streatorymca.org or by phone 815-672-2148
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Free to the Public! Over 40 Vendors
Local Businesses & Services will be there to provide information on... • Assisted Living • Health Care • Fitness & Nutrition • Veterans Assistance • Financial Planning • Adult Day Care • Hospice • Nursing Homes • and Much More!
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SHANLEY TV AND APPLIANCE FAMILY OWNED LG TELEVISIONS CUSTOMER SERVICE APPLIANCES HOME THEATER DELIVERY REPAIRS MATTRESS INSTALLATION FINANCING PROFESSIONAL WHIRLPOOL MAYTAG ELECTRONICS VACUUMS READERS CHOICE GRILLS AMANA
Buy a pair of laundry units & GET FREE DELIVERY, SET UP and REMOVAL
Shanley’s TV & Appliance Center
Monday through Friday SAME DAY or NEXT DAY DELIVERY!
515 W. Main Street, Ottawa • 815-434-0308 shanleysonline.com
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Comfortable Looks For Work & Play • Suits & Sportcoats Shorts, Regulars, Talls, Portlies & Athletic Cuts
• Dress Shirts & Casual Shirts
• Shoes & Work Boots Comfortable Styles, Sizes & Widths
• FREE In-House Tailoring
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Small to 8X Large- Talls Too!
Kurtis, Bill & Richard Vlastnik
Family owned and operated since 1925.
VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6, Downtown Peru
Open Friday & Monday until 8PM
815-223-0695
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MARSEILLES BANK COMMUNITY CHECKING SAVING SAFE DEPOSIT COMMERCIAL LOANS PERSONAL LOANS ATM DEBIT CARD DIRECT DEPOSIT ONLINE BILL PAY CASHIER CHECKS CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLINE BANKING BUSINESS ACCOUNT TWENTY FOUR HOURS MARSEILLES
The Extraordinary Bank
• Personal • Business • Online Banking 24 Hr. Telephone Banking 866-234-2120 100 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341 • 815.795.3900 www.marseillesbank.com SM-CL1703012
Member FDIC
VACUUMS SEWING MACHINES VACUUM BAGS VACUUM BELTS ZIPPERS THREAD NEEDLES REPAIR SERVICE CARPET CLEANERS BOBBINS NEEDLE THREADERS CANISTERS UPRIGHTS VACUUM SCENTS SPOT REMOVER CARPET SHAMPOO PARTS
Stop in to Mr. Sweeper for fast, friendly service!
Mr. SWEEPER Vacuum & Sewing Center
120 N. Bloomington St. • Streator SM-CL1702575
815-672-3487
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PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITY CARING ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FRIENDS HEARTHSTONE EMPOWERING REHABILITATION VIBRANT HEALTH CARE THERAPY MEMORY SUPPORT INDIVIDUALIZED INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT FAMILY FAITH VILLA
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Pleasant View is a Lutheran Life Community, empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations.
Call (815) 434-1130 today to learn more 505 College Ave. | Ottawa, IL | pvOttawa.org SM-CL1699971
• Pleasant View accepts admissions 24 hours a day,seven days a week • Chef-prepared meals • Private suites and deluxe spa rooms • Full access to state-of-the-art therapy program designed to get you home faster, safer, and stronger
SCRAP YARD TOWING METAL AUTO PARTS RHODES AUTO SALVAGE SERVICE AUTO SALES ALUMINUM STEEL COPPER FENDERS REARVIEW MIRRORS TIRES WINDSHIELDS FUEL TANKS ENGINES
SALVAGE and TOWING We have Parts for most makes & models We buy late model wrecks
NATIONAL LOCATING PARTS SYSTEM
MON. - FRI. 8:00 AM TO 5 PM
ARA • GOLD SEAL • CAR CERTIFIED 401 WEST 10TH, STREATOR • 815-673-3737 • FAX: 815-672-5430 www.rhodesautosss.com
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JAKE’S PIZZA JAKES CHEESE DELIVERY PASTA PIZZA PEPPERONI SPAGHETTI MOSTACCIOLI PARMASEAN WINGS GARLIC CANNOLI MEATBALLS APPETIZER CALZONE CHICKEN TETRAZZINI FETTUCINI
Jake s Pizza Football Sunday Special:
Large 1 Topping Thin Crust Pizza, 6 Wings & Cheese Breadsticks for $20!
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More than just pizza
Italian Beef, Chicken Parm, Ribs, Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti
& MUCH MORE!
1018 W. Main St. • Ottawa • 815-431-8266 • Pick up or delivery
CABINETRY ROOFING WINDOWS WOOD FIREPLACES COUNTERTOPS STONE VENEER SIDING FLOORING GAS FIREPLACES DECKING MATERIAL DOOR HARDWARE TUBS AND SHOWERS ONSITE MEASURING DOOR SHOWROOM MOLDING SPECIAL ORDERS SIX GENERATIONS KNOWLEDGEABLE
The Illinois Valley’s Top Building Supplier For Over 6 Generations! • Gas & Wood Fireplaces • Windows & Flooring • Cabinetry & Countertops • Stone, Siding & Roofing Along Peru’s Historic Riverfront
1100 Water Street
815.223.1742
OPEN MON-FRI 7:30-4:30 SAT 8:00-NOON
www.mazelumber.com
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STARVED ROCK LODGE TROLLEY LIVE MUSIC EAGLES BARREL BRUNCH KEG TAPPING LANDMARK MUSICAL SHOWS GUIDED HIKES MATINEE DUSELDORFERS VERANDA STEIN CABIN GERMAN FOOD WEDDINGS OKTOBERFEST HISTORIC
Join us for a celebration of German food, beer, wine and music. Oct. 19 & 20 (5pm) and Oct. 23 & 24 (11:30am) Reservations are required for this event.
CALL 815-220-7386. $25.00 BUFFET ONLY OR $40.00 BUFFET/TASTINGS/STEIN.
Featuring: Tangled Roots Brewing Oktoberfest Beer!
SSEE MORE AT STARVEDROCKLODGE.COM | 815-220-7386
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DIRECT DEPOSIT CHECKING BILL PAY HOME EQUITY TNT CLUB MEMBERS VEHICLE LOANS FIVE LOCATIONS MOBILE BANKING MORTGAGE DEBIT CARDS ULTIMATE PLUS REFINANCING ONLINE BANKING WILEY WABBIT SAVINGS SAFE DEPOSIT BOX SMART WATCH APP
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FINANCIALPLUS CREDIT UNION
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FIRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE AUTO REFINANCE KASASA CLOSING APPRAISAL COMPETITIVE LOANS CUSTOMER FIXED REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY FINANCE SERVICE EXPERIENCE RATES PERSONAL HOME
Excellent Rates • Quick Local Decisions Personal Service • Individual Attention Let us provide you with a mortgage loan that meets your needs and fits your budget. We'll walk you through every step of the process, so you can feel as comfortable in your mortgage as you do in your new home.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE A
NEW HOME SM-CL1702437
TARA STEFANICH
ASHLEY RZASA
Mortgage Originator Ottawa 815.433.3727 tstefanich@firststatebank.biz NMLS #688620
Mortgage Originator Streator 815.673.4381 arzasa@firststatebank.biz NMLS #1900504
firststatebank.biz
1212 La Salle Street, Ottawa • 115 Plaza Drive, Streator
POOL CLOSINGS INFRARED SAUNA WATER ANALYSIS POOL CHEMICALS BAQUACIL WINTER COVERS FLIGHTS THERAPEUTIC FOOSBALL AIRHOCKEY BILLIARDS GRIZZLY COOLERS HOT TUBS AMERICAN MADE WINTERIZING SHAFTS CUE STICKS ELECTRONIC DARTS
Prepare for Total Relaxation Introducing JTS Pools’ newest arrival
1761 Chessie Lane Ottawa 815-433-4664
1817 Fourth Street Peru 815-244-4676
jtspools.com | Find us on
101 Village Square Bradley 815-939-4600
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DR VESELY TOOTHBRUSH FILLINGS DENTURES
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DENTAL FLOSS GINGIVITIS MOLARS FLUORIDE DENTISTRY PLAQUE ROOT CANAL TARTAR FLOSS VENEER RETAINER VESELY SMILE BRIDGE BITEWING
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Dental Care For the whole family Dr. William C. Vesely 815-433-3996 General
THE DIXIE STUMPER FRIED CHICKEN PIZZA OF THE MONTH ITALIAN NACHOS CHICKEN WINGS BEEF ROLLS FLATBREADS CALZONES HEAVENLY GARLIC NUGGETS ITALIAN BEEF BRATWURST PIZZA DIXIES PIZZA DINE IN CARRY OUT CHEESEBURGERS CHICKEN SANDWICH GIARDINIERA
110 E Hickory St. Streator, IL • 815-510-9899 SM-CL1699973
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THE BULLPEN BBQ DARTS BURGERS SMOKESTACK SALADS SMOKED EL DIABLO THE BARNYARD POTATO CASSEROLE BBQ EGGROLLS BULLPEN BURRITO NEW YORK STRIP CATFISH PO BOY BBQ CHEESESTEAK TAILGATER
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THE BULLPEN
1014 Johnson Street • Streator 815.510.9465
APPETIZERS SALADS SANDWICHES FROM THE SMOKER SPECIALTY SANDWICHES SPECIALTY DINNERS SURF & TURF SIDE DISHES & DRINKS
ENGINES ALIGNMENTS BRAKE CHECK BATTERIES T WHEEL BEARING OIL CHANGE EXHAUST TIRE ROTATION AMSOIL BALL JOINT TIE ROD BELTS AND HOSES GAS TANKS TRANSMISSION WINDSHIELD WIPER SCOOTS AUTO SUSPENSION ALTERNATOR
Auto Repair • Brakes Tires • Transmission
SM-CL1700931
609 E. Main Street Streator, IL 815-672-6200
scootsautorepair.com
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SCOOT’S AUTO
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1012 NORTH LASALLE ST. OTTAWA, ILLINOIS T- TH: 4-10, FRI & SAT: 11-10 • burgerandsushihouse.com SM-CL1701425
ITALIAN BEEF CHICKEN PITA TENDERLOINS PIZZA CHICKEN CAESAR ITALIAN COMBO REUBEN GAMING SOFT PRETZEL BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA GYRO PANINI HOT DOGS GRILLED CHICKEN CHEESE STICKS BREADSTICKS MARINARA SLOT MACHINES
Daily Specials ITALIAN BEEF-BURGERS TENDERLOINS-SALADS Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 8 pm
3Cafe rd
Street
815.672.0033
Philly Cheese Steak & Mini Salad
Gyro & Fries
1610 N. Bloomington St. • Streator
Check Out Our Private Gaming Area! SM-CL1702296
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GREEN RIVER LINES COCOA BEACH MARY POPPINS ANNUAL CRUISE ADVENTURE GURNEE MILLS DRURY LANE MYRTLE BEACH BRANSON TEATRO ZINZANNI MALL OF AMERICA BALL GAMES FRIENDLY FORTY YEARS THEATER CHICAGO SHOPPING CHARTER EAST COAST MYSTERY TRIP
One call 815 815-224-9276 2 and your on your way to a great adventure! Locally Owned • One Stop Shop for Travel • Friendly Service • Deluxe Efficient Motorcoaches SM-CL1697671
VIDEO GAMING DRAFT BEER BANDS GIANT PRETZEL WHISKEY WINGS KARAOKE MUSIC DATE NIGHT COURT STREET NFL SUNDAY TICKET SANGRIA SPORTSPUB BARTENDER SPECIALS DOWNTOWN OTTAWA NEWEST HOTSPOT BURGERS
6620 20 C Court Street ★ Ottawa tawa
courtstreetpub.com
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STARVED ROCK COUNTRY
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